Though Tier 1 remains stable, the September Metagame Update reflects a shaking of the lower tiers as Modern adapts to Leyline Binding. David E. shares the data.
David Ernenwein
David has been playing Magic since Odyssey block. A dedicated Spike, he's been grinding tournaments for over a decade, including a Pro Tour appearance. A Modern specialist who dabbles in Legacy, his writing is focused on metagame analysis and deck evolution.
The lack of non-green devotion decks in Pioneer has always perplexed David E. His experience with Mono-Black Devotion has finally revealed the answer.
David E. shares the playtesting method that took him all the way to day two of his first Pro Tour. How can you incorporate his method into your own testing?
When players build new decks, they often skip straight to playtesting. David E. explains why that’s like skipping from concept design to full product release.
David breaks down the cards to watch in DMU and how their arrival plays into the shifting metagame. Plus: is this the end for Izzet Murktide?
Modern’s stability continues unabated. However, there are signs that, beneath the surface, change is occurring. David E. has the data to demonstrate the change.
Dominaria United is now fully spoiled, and one card in a cycle has David E.’s full attention. Vodalian Hexcatcher stands to completely change Modern Merfolk.
David E. eyes several reprints from Dominaria United poised to shake up Pioneer in a big way, and maybe help with the format’s identity.
David E. finally made an RCQ Top 8 after consistently underperforming. He discusses what it took to get there, his preparation, and some tricks of the trade.
Every player has their own pace of play. For those who want to speed up, there’s no substitute for practice. David E. has some additional techniques to help.
It’s a new month, and that means a new Modern Metagame update. Modern continues to be in a complicated place as David E. explains.
