The Modern RCQ season is ending, and its conclusions conflict with the online results. Boros Energy is defining the metagame, but it might not for much longer.
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As expected, Energy decks moved to the top of Modern’s metagame in September. However, players are beginning to adapt and adjust their decks to compensate.
Nadu richly deserved to be banned, and the August metagame data proves it. However, Grief is a more speculative ban but will cause a stronger metagame shift.
Nadu Breakfast is confirmed as a Tier 1 deck. Sorta. Magic Online never behaves as expected. However, the metagame’s direction is quite clear. August 26 looms.
Modern Horizons 3 has released and the metagame has dramatically shifted. There’s a large problem looming over Modern, but the metagame is looking healthy.
