Introducing Sultai Inverter In Pioneer
Inverter of Truth decks aren’t done evolving! After Sam Black faced Sultai Inverter on Magic Online, he’s considering it for the Players Tour!
AuthorSam Black
Sam Black is professional Magic player who's known for his love of building decks that attack formats from unexpected angles. He's made the Top 8 of sixteen GPs covering every format as well as three Pro Tours, but he's particularly proud of his less common accomplishments, including a Top 4 at the World Championship, a win in the Team World Championship in 2008, and winning a car in 2007.
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