Exploring the Magic: 30 Unique Cards for Experimental Decks

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Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is a popular collectible card game that has been around since 1993. One of the most common formats in MTG is the 30 card deck, where players construct a deck with only 30 cards instead of the usual 60 cards. The 30 card deck format is often used for casual play or in limited formats like sealed deck or draft. It is a great way to introduce new players to the game or play with a smaller collection of cards. With half the number of cards compared to a standard deck, players have to be more strategic in their deck construction and gameplay. A 30 card deck can consist of any combination of cards, including creatures, spells, and lands.


She even loves the dogs on the farm!

But it all starts with an amazing horse, with a very specific set of skills and qualities to create a friend that is a safe and successful therapy animal. He is a Multiple Reserve world Champion, and has Excellent Conformation, Hooky Neck, Sweet Personality, Proven in the Breeding Shed and as a Added Bonus he is a Black Pinto and is Homozygous for Black.

My magical miniature pony realm

A 30 card deck can consist of any combination of cards, including creatures, spells, and lands. Since the deck is smaller, players need to carefully choose their cards to ensure they have a good balance of aggressive creatures, removal spells, and defensive options. The limited number of cards also means that players have to be more aware of their mana curve and ensure they have enough low-cost cards to play in the early turns.

My magical miniature pony realm

DOB: May 8, 2009 Bay Pinto Stallion 28"
LM Hawks Rare Treasure X LM Bravos Tootsie
AMHA # A 195762 / AMHR # 299937A / PtHA # 154553
AMHA Parentage Qualified

Our Main Man, the one our breeding program revolves around. A Beautiful Bay Pinto (LWO+) son of the incredible LM Hawks Rare Treasure. Drifter is incredible in his own right, Drifter is a National Champion in Open Halter, and has been Proving his worth in the Breeding Shed. Drifter Stamps his foals with Awesome Conformation, Great Temperaments and color, He is Siring National Top Tens & SUPREME Halter Champions!! We have retained 4 of his Pretty Daughters, and a grand daughter for our Show String/Breeding Program and we Absolutely LOVE them. Drifter has foals in Colorado, Utah and California.

Drifter Comes from Zephyr Woods Farm in Merrill, Wisconsin

2012 Casey McBride / Naomi Stacy

Your eyes tell you what a stallion APPEARS to be.
His pedigree tells you what he SHOULD be.
His offspring tell you what he IS.
- Anonymous

Below are all of Drifter's Beautiful Foals, and Grandfoals. I'm Extremely Overjoyed with the Quality of his Kids, they are INCREDIBLE. His First foal Shown is now a Multi National Top Ten (Top Three), Multi Supreme Halter Champion, Grand Champion Halter Mare! His Son Rift is now a Supreme Halter Champion, Multiple Grand Champion Stallion!

L - R: Desert Realms Money to Burn, Photo Courtesy of Lynn Marshall, Desert Realms For Love or Money, Desert Realms I'm Money, Supreme Halter Champion, Multi Grand Champion Stallion, Desert Realms A Song of Ice & Fire, Desert Realms Dream of Spring, Desert Realms Oath Keeper, National Top Three Halter Mare, Multi Supreme Halter Champion, Multi Grand Champion Mare, Photo Courtesy of Spirit Thunder Training Center, Desert Realms Kissed by Fire, Photo Courtesy of Olivia George, Desert Realms Keyoshi Warrior, Desert Realms Boomerang, Desert Realms A Dance of Dragons, Desert Realms My Sun & Stars, Desert Realms Waves Upon the Sand & Desert Realms Playing with Fire.

*~*Drifter's Grand kids*~*
There was a explosion in Drifter Grand babies in 2021.

Desert Realms Chain of Memories, Amber Iris Farm Easter I'm Late, Magic Mist Lyrically Dun, Magic Mist Mariah,
Desert Realms Native Beauty, Magic Mist Right on the Money, Amber Iris Farm Give Me A Squeeze & Magic Mist Pandora.
Amber Iris Farm Foals, Photos courtesy of Liz Carbine, & Magic Mist Foals Photos courtesy of Lori Lancaster.

COAT COLOR TEST RESULTS

12/04/2013 Red-Factor Result:
E/e - Both black and red factors detected.
Either E or e transmitted to offspring.
Basic color is black, bay or brown in the absence of other modifying genes.

12/04/2013 Agouti Result:
A/A (Homozygous) Black pigment distributed in point pattern.
The basic color of the horse will be bay or brown in the absence of other modifying genes.
A has no effect on red pigment (ee).

05/08/2015 Agouti Extension Result:
The horse carries one marker for At (seal brown)
and considering the result from previous testing (AA based on the info you provided),
the combined result is At/A. The base color would be bay, if the horse is also EE or Ee.
He is not expected to produce true black-based offspring (a/a).

07/20/2021 Dun:
nd2/nd2 - Horse is not Dun dilute. Primitive markings are absent.

02/18/2014 Frame Result:
N/O One copy of the altered sequence detected.
If bred to another N/O horse, there is a 25% chance of producing a lethal white overo foal.

05/07/2014 Sabino 1 Result:
N/N - No evidence of altered sequence detected.

4/1/2014 Splashed White SW-1 Result:
N/N - No copies of SW-1 mutation.

4/1/2014 Splashed White SW-2 Result:
N/N - No copies of SW-2 mutation.

4/1/2014 Splashed White SW-3 Result:
N/N - No copies of SW-3 mutation.

6/25/2014 Tobiano Result:
N/TO - One copy of altered sequence.
Approximately 50% of the offspring will inherit Tobiano.

The Picture that Started it all

Total AMHA Registered Horses: 63 Highest Generation Level (Registered Horses): 7


CMC ON EAGLES WINGS
2011 Two-Year-Old Stallions 29" & Under RESERVE WORLD CHAMPION
2016 AOTE Exhibiting SR Stallion Level 1 RESERVE WORLD CHAMPION
2016 AOTE Exhibiting SR Stallion Level 2 RESERVE WORLD CHAMPION
2016 Amateur SR Stallion Level 1, 30" and Under RESERVE WORLD CHAMPION


DOB: May 28, 2009 Black Pinto Stallion 28.75"
Fallen Ash Farms Eagle Scout X Fallen Ash Scouts Not Forgotten
AMHA # A 196411 / AMHR # 319296A / PtHA # 156746
*~*Parentage Qualified*~*

The Last thing I needed was ANOTHER Boy, but this guy is so incredible I absolutely couldn't resist. Many Thanks to Julie Good for allowing me to acquire this amazing boy! Onyx is a GORGEOUS Son of the Incredible Eagle Scout, who needs no introduction and out of Fallen Ash Farms Not Forgotten. He is a Multiple Reserve world Champion, and has Excellent Conformation, Hooky Neck, Sweet Personality, Proven in the Breeding Shed and as a Added Bonus he is a Black Pinto and is Homozygous for Black! Onyx's FIRST 4 FOALS for us arrived, and they are AMAZING. This boy is my Mom's Absolute Favorite Ever! :) She has excellent taste he is one of my Favorites too.

Sire of: Azariahs Jazz E Eagle, Azariahs Willoughby Eagle, Azariahs Red Wing Eagle, Azariahs Bloomin Eagle, Azariahs Thijs Little Eagle, Azariahs Regal Eagle, Azariahs Exquisite Eagle, Azariahs JA Graceful Eagle, Azariahs Alluring Eagle, JA Miniatures Eagle Star, Desert Realms Unforeseen Beauty, Magic Mist Eagles Flight, Desert Realms Native Beauty, Desert Realms After the Storm, Desert Realms Colors of the Wind & Augustus


COAT COLOR TEST RESULTS

07/20/2021 Red-Factor Result:
E/E - No red factor detected. Offspring cannot be chestnut/sorrel.

07/20/2021 Agouti Result:
a/a - If present, black pigment is distributed uniformly over the body.

2/16/2021 Cream Result:
N/N - No copies of Cream dilution detected.

11/19/2020 Dun Result:
nd1/nd1 - Horse is not Dun dilute, but may have primitive markings.

12/19/2019 LP Result:
No copies of Leopard Complex detected.

12/19/2019 Pattern Result:
No copies of PATN1 detected.

5/28/2019 Sabino 1 Result:
N/N - No evidence of altered sequence detected.

5/28/2019 Splashed White SW-1 Result:
N/N - No copies of SW-1 mutation.

5/28/2019 Splashed White SW-2 Result:
N/N - No copies of SW-2 mutation.

5/28/2019 Splashed White SW-3 Result:
N/N - No copies of SW-3 mutation.

. 5/28/2019 Tobiano Result:
N/TO - One copy of altered sequence.
Approximately 50% of the offspring will inherit Tobiano.

Total AMHA Registered Horses: 49 Highest Generation Level (Registered Horses): 8


O HENRYS GALAXY
Co/Owned with Magic Mist Miniatures.

DOB: June 6, 2014 Bay Leopard Appaloosa Stallion 33"
O Henrys He's a Preacher Man X O Henrys Clouds Diva
AMHA # A 234507 / AMHR #
*~* Parentage Qualified*~*

Well this shouldn't be a surprise to anyone, Lori and I were so bad, very bad I'm afraid. After attempting to be good lol, but this guy I would say is soooooo WORTH it. I saw Galaxy in person for the first time in March of 2020, and he blew me away, what an incredible stallion, who looked exactly like his pictures and was smaller then I thought!! Seriously though Galaxy is the most gorgeous Leopard Appaloosa stallion I have ever seen. Back then I knew then and there I wanted to add some daughters of his to my breeding program, never did I think we could BUY HIM! We are so thankful to Melinda Selk of Maple Hollow Miniature Horses for allowing us to aquire him, and a couple of his daughters (Check them out on our mare page, they are really spectacular). Galaxy Homozygous for both Black and Pattern. Stay tuned I will be adding more information and pictures, of both Galaxy and his foals. Galaxy is currently in Utah for the 2023 Breeding season, and we can't wait to see what he will do in our breeding programs!


ZEPHYR WOODS CHARMED AND ROWDY
2020 NATIONAL CHAMPION SR Stallion 28" - 30"
2020 RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION FUTURITY 3 YEAR OLD STALLIONS & GELDINGS 34" and UNDER
2020 Eastern Regionals RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION SR STALLION
2020 WORLD TOP 4 SR STALLION 28" - 30"
GRAND CHAMPION STALLION, Reserve GRAND CHAMPION STALLION
Multiple Senior CHAMPION
Co/Owned with Magic Mist Miniatures.

DOB: April 24, 2017 Buckskin ROAN Stallion 29.5"
Zephyr Woods Prince Charming (HOF) X Zephyr Woods Idols China Doll
AMHA # A 229263 / AMHR # 339689A
*~* Parentage Qualified*~*

This Boy was Purchased in 6 minuets Flat! and that was after I went back and forth about buying him, Co/Owned with Magic Mist. Absolutely Stunning as a foal, We knew we had to have him, and we aren't disappointed in how he has matured! :) Rowdy was with Danielle Hill for the 2020 Show Season and he didn't disappoint National Champion, Reserve in Futurity, Reserve GRAND Champion Sr Stallion at AMHA Eastern Regionals and a Top 4 at Worlds in a Tough Class, Deep with Quality Horses. Rowdy is Sired by Multi National Champion, Zephyr Woods Prince Charming, one of the few breeding sons of 2X National GRAND CHAMPION Sr Stallion the Bay Prince! and out of National Champion/ Multi National Champion Producing, Billy Idol Daughter, Zephyr Woods Idols China Doll. Full sibling to Zephyr Woods Junior Charmer Multi National/ Reserve National Champion & Zephyr Woods It's a Charmed Life, National Champion. Rowdy's First 4 foals have arrived, and they are nothing short of spectacular & so far 100% fillies! Rowdy is currently in Utah and has been busy breeding mares the 2023 Breeding season with Magic Mist, & We welcomed our first Rowdlings and they are spectacular!

A Great Horse will Change your life.
The Truly Special Ones Define it. - Unknown

Foal Pictures Courtesy of Zephyr Woods Farm


COAT COLOR TEST RESULTS

03/26/2019 Red-Factor Result:
E/e - Both black and red factors detected. Either E or e transmitted to offspring.
Basic color is black, bay or brown in the absence of other modifying genes.

03/26/2019Agouti Result:
A/a - Black pigment distributed in points pattern.
Basic color is bay or brown in the absence of other modifying genes.

02/06/2020 Dun Result:
nd2/nd2 - Horse is not Dun dilute. Primitive markings are absent.

04/02/2021 Silver Result:
N/N - No copies of Silver dilution detected.

09/09/2021 Cream Result:
N/Cr - 1 copy of Cream dilution detected.

11/28/2018 Roan Result:
Rn/N - 1 copy of Classic Roan variant is present.
50% of offspring will inherit Classic Roan.

12/02/2020 Frame Result:
N/N - No copies of lethal white overo detected.


This pedigree is under construction

Sire
MOUNTAIN MEADOWS AMIR AL AHMAR (HOF)

Sire
Mountain Meadows Ds American Express (HOF)
Sire
Flying W Farms Debonaire

Sire
NFC ROWDYS SATAN Sire
ROWDY

Sire
FIRST KNIGHTS BILLY IDOL

Sire
FIRST KNIGHTS BREAKIN ALL THE RULES

Total AMHA Registered Horses: 62 Highest Generation Level (Registered Horses): 8


Reference Stallions

Grand Champion Jr Stallion
Multiple Reserve Grand Champion Halter Stallion
Color Champion

2017 NATIONAL CHAMPION SR STALLIONS 28" and Under.
2017 RESERVE WORLD CHAMPION SR STALLIONS 28" and Under.
2017 Eastern Regional Championship Show UNANIMOUS Champion Sr Stallion 28" and Under!
2017 AMHR NATIONAL ALL-STARS RESERVE CHAMPION Aged Stallion, 3 & Older - 30" & UNDER
Multiple GRAND CHAMPION STALLION! Multiple GRAND Champion Sr Stallion! Multi Reserve Champion(AMHR)
SIRE of Grand Champion Jr Stallion!

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Grand Junction, Colorado (USA)
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Below are all of Drifter's Beautiful Foals, and Grandfoals. I'm Extremely Overjoyed with the Quality of his Kids, they are INCREDIBLE. His First foal Shown is now a Multi National Top Ten (Top Three), Multi Supreme Halter Champion, Grand Champion Halter Mare! His Son Rift is now a Supreme Halter Champion, Multiple Grand Champion Stallion!
Magjc 30 cards

Due to the smaller deck size, the chances of drawing specific cards are also increased. This can make gameplay more intense and unpredictable as players have access to their key cards more frequently. It also means that players need to prioritize their card choices and select only the most impactful cards for their strategy. Building a competitive 30 card deck can be challenging, but it allows for creative deck building and unique strategies. Players have to be creative in finding synergies between cards and maximize the value of each card in their deck. It also forces players to think more strategically during the game and anticipate their opponent's moves. Overall, the 30 card deck format in Magic: The Gathering offers a different and exciting gameplay experience for both new and experienced players. It allows for quicker games and encourages deck diversity and creativity. Whether for casual play or limited formats, the 30 card deck format is a fun and engaging way to enjoy the game..

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1. Lisa - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Magic 30 cards". The cards were poorly made and easily bent, making them difficult to shuffle and play with. Additionally, the artwork on the cards was lackluster and didn't capture my imagination like other card games do. The rules of the game were also confusing and not very well-explained. Overall, I would not recommend "Magic 30 cards" to anyone looking for a fun and engaging card game experience.
2. John - 1 star - I found "Magic 30 cards" to be incredibly boring and repetitive. The gameplay was monotonous, with very limited strategic options and no exciting twists or surprises. The cards were also poorly balanced, with certain cards being overly powerful while others were practically useless. The lack of variety in the game made it feel very stagnant and uninteresting. I would not recommend "Magic 30 cards" to anyone looking for an enjoyable and engaging card game.
3. Emily - 2 stars - I was unimpressed with "Magic 30 cards". The game felt very luck-based, with minimal skill or strategy involved. The rules were convoluted and difficult to understand, leading to a frustrating and confusing gaming experience. The components of the game were also of low quality, with flimsy cards that easily tore and a cheaply made game board. Overall, I found "Magic 30 cards" to be a disappointing and underwhelming card game.
4. Mark - 1 star - "Magic 30 cards" was a complete waste of my time and money. The game lacked any sort of depth or complexity, making it feel very superficial and unengaging. The artwork on the cards was uninspiring and unimaginative, adding nothing to the overall gaming experience. The game also seemed to heavily rely on luck rather than skill, leading to frustrating and unbalanced gameplay. I would not recommend "Magic 30 cards" to anyone looking for a satisfying and enjoyable card game.
5. Sarah - 2 stars - I found "Magic 30 cards" to be a forgettable and unremarkable card game. The gameplay was repetitive and lacked any sort of excitement or innovation. The rules of the game were poorly explained, making it difficult to fully understand how to properly play. Additionally, the quality of the cards and game components was subpar, with flimsy cards that easily bent and a flimsy game board. Overall, "Magic 30 cards" failed to make a lasting impression and I would not recommend it to others.

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