This week Jason Alt questions the ancient maxim “better lucky than good” and dissects results from the first week of new Standard.

We have to wait for the Pro Tour for a full picture of the new Standard metagame. But we can also begin to speculate on Theros based on what’s already making waves.

Mike Lanigan reviews an old Naya deck from years past to see how it might inform a similar strategy in Theros Standard.

Danny advises staying away from Theros cards for the time being, suggesting alternatively a slew of RTR cards he thinks are primed for spikes. He also gives an update on his Zero to Draft endeavor.

Corbin Hosler reviews Theros in time for the prerelease. Find out which cards he believes are flying under the radar or overpriced.

Power level is the principle determinant for a good spec target. Corbin Hosler looks at post-rotation price changes from last year and applies lessons to Return to Ravnica block.

Mike Lanigan examines the Standard and Block Constructed decks that lose the least to rotation, and are likely to form the backbone of the new Standard.

Jason Alt discusses the reputation of Magic finance, delving into a few recent controversies and weighing in with his usual brand of wit.

Jason Alt makes the impassioned case for playing more casual Magic before covering tournament results from around the world.

Danny breaks down the potential 4-drops that could see increased play in Standard post-rotation, picking his favorites as speculation targets.

Jason Alt ruminates on the power of Elvish Archdruid, an alleged cheating debacle from last weekend, and the recent tournament results.

This week Jason Alt muses on prison gangs and building connections in the finance game, before covering a pair of SCG events from the weekend.

Matthew Lewis believes the effect of Cube on ROE singles prices this go around will follow a different pattern than with ZZW queues. He compares the two formats and explains why.