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The Colors of Modern – Part Five: Green

Welcome to the final installment of Colors of Modern! This is a five-part series of articles focused on analyzing the varying impact each color in Magic has upon Modern, based on the individual cards that see play in the format and, to a broader extent, the archetypes made possible by these cards. Check out the […]

The Colors of Modern – Part Four: Red

Welcome back to the Colors of Modern! This is a five-part series of articles focused on analyzing the varying impact each color in Magic has upon Modern, based on the individual cards that see play in the format and, to a broader extent, the archetypes made possible by these cards. If you missed the previousĀ articles […]

The Colors of Modern – Part 3: Black

Two weeks ago I began a five-part series of articles focused on analyzing the varying impact each color in Magic has upon Modern, based on the individual cards that see play in the format and, to a broader extent, the archetypes made possible by these cards. If you missed last weekā€™s article on blue, check […]

The Colors of Modern – Part Two: Blue

Last week, I began a five-part seriesĀ focused on analyzing the varying impact each color in Magic has upon Modern, based on the individual cards that see play in the format and, to a broader extent, the archetypes made possible by these cards. If you missed last weekā€™s article on white, check it out there; Iā€™ll […]

The Colors of Modern – Part One: White

For the past two weeks Iā€™ve been in Rome, experiencing the city and all its wonders through a roughly six-week study abroad program for architecture. Among many things, my studies have dealt significantly in history, be it the bloody history of Romeā€™s oft-changing seat of Caesar or the general majestic forces at work in Romeā€™s […]

Data Danger: Modern Is Not as Diverse as You Think

How much of Modern’s “diversity” is really just the same strategies masquerading as different decks? David E. asks whether the numbers really do lie.

Modern Ban Watchlist: 2023 Edition

The end of the year means an update to the Modern Ban Watchlist. The metagame has failed to deal with its outliers and so corrective bans may be incoming.

Adam’s Top 10 Modern Cards of 2022

All 2022 Magic sets have officially been released. To celebrate, Adam is looking back at the top 10 cards released in this year that have made waves in Modern.

Strolling Down the Street: New Capenna’s Modern Impact

David E. runs through his hits and misses from spoiler season, exploring how Modern has shifted to accommodate the new SNC cards.

Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty’s Modern Upgrades

Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty has been fully revealed! Adam dives in and discusses which decks received the best new set of cybernetic enhancements.

Unmuddle Modern with Pillar Thinking

Jordan applies pillar thinking to Modern, identifying five distinct macro-archetypes to carve out a holistic picture of the format.

My Honorable Mentions of 2021 for Modern

Adam takes a walk down memory lane and lists his top 10 honorable mentions for cards new to Modern from 2021.

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