How to Build Izzet Phoenix in Historic (With Sideboard Guide)

Deck Tech: 00:00-3:51
Gameplay: 3:51-33:54
Sideboard Guide: 33:54-34:18

Strixhaven just landed and has completely shaken up the Historic format on MTG Arena. Over the weekend I went DEEP trying to make Arclight Phoenix. I really feel like I figured out a lot that the archetype has to offer.

With that in mind, today I'm bringing you a deck tech on the shell, some matches, AND a sideboard guide.

I walk through the entire guide in the video, but there's also a link below with my full sideboarding plans for you to use. Enjoy!

SIDEBOARD GUIDE

DECK LIST

4 Arclight Phoenix (GRN) 91
2 Island (STX) 369
2 Mountain (STX) 373
2 Finale of Promise (WAR) 127
4 Pillar of Flame (JMP) 355
4 Faithless Looting (STA) 38
4 Dreadhorde Arcanist (WAR) 125
4 Opt (STA) 19
2 Lightning Axe (JMP) 341
4 Brainstorm (STA) 13
4 Spirebluff Canal (KLR) 286
4 Steam Vents (GRN) 257
4 Riverglide Pathway (ZNR) 264
1 Sulfur Falls (DAR) 247
3 Fabled Passage (ELD) 244
2 Strategic Planning (STA) 20
3 Sprite Dragon (IKO) 211
4 Soul-Scar Mage (AKR) 175
2 Chart a Course (XLN) 48
1 Brazen Borrower (ELD) 39

Sideboard
2 Aether Gust (M20) 42
2 Negate (STA) 18
3 Abrade (AKR) 136
2 Narset, Parter of Veils (WAR) 61
4 Leyline of the Void (M20) 107
1 Disdainful Stroke (GRN) 37
1 The Royal Scions (ELD) 199

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[Phelpssan]

Great looking list. I've been interested in testing a more agressive version list similar to this, but still needs the WCs to get the Soul-Scar Mages.

[bucketfridge]

Hey man, thanks for the content. Since this was a few weeks ago, how do you feel about it now compared to the other Izzet Phoenix's from the insight tourney? I know you're playing it in Temur now, but was still curious of your thoughts on a strictly Izzet build. Do you prefer Prowess or the Other versions?

[better_than_average]

Why are u wearing sunglasses with a face cam?
Nice video ;) interesting list without the all in phoenix plan