NonIzzet

NonIzzet is a term that has emerged within certain online communities, particularly those focused on Magic: The Gathering, to describe a playstyle or a preference for card combinations that deliberately avoid the typical synergy and flavor associated with the "Izzet" guild. The Izzet guild in the Magic: The Gathering multiverse is characterized by its members' obsession with spontaneous magic, experimentation, and often explosive, chaotic spellcasting, usually represented by the Blue and Red color identity.

Therefore, "nonIzzet" refers to decks or strategies that do not lean into these defining traits. This could manifest in several ways. A nonIzzet player might prefer straightforward, efficient strategies rather than complex, Rube Goldberg-esque combos. They might favor defensive or control-oriented play over aggressive, tempo-based approaches. Alternatively, they might enjoy using cards and mechanics that are traditionally outside of Blue and Red's strengths, such as strong ramp, graveyard recursion, or powerful enchantments, even if they are playing within the Blue and Red color identity themselves.

The term is often used with a degree of self-awareness or playful defiance, suggesting a conscious choice to deviate from popular or perceived optimal deck archetypes. It can also be a way for players to identify with a particular approach that feels more aligned with their personal preferences, even if those preferences don't neatly fit into established mechanical categories or factional identities. The concept is fluid and depends heavily on the context of the community discussing it.