Adam takes a look at the new post-Treasure Cruise, post-Birthing Pod, Fate Reforged Modern metagame by using data from last weekend’s SCG Modern Premier IQ.
Birthing Pod
What do you do when you have a bunch of cards for a format you like but don’t really play?
Check in with the MTGO Market Report compiled by Sylvain Lehoux and Matthew Lewis. This week we see some initial movements in response to the unbannings as the Modern metagame establishes itself.
Last week’s B&R announcement caused tidal waves in the MTG Finance world. Many writers suggested an array of strong pick-ups throughout the week. Before you buy deeply into any one card, Sigmund urges you to consider one key risk.
Treasure Cruise and Dig Through time were both banned in Modern, so why was Dig Through Time untouched in Legacy?
The bannings are in, and there’s no shortage of shake-ups across Magic formats. David Schumann discusses financial winners and losers of the new metagame(s) that WoTC has created.
Sylvain Lehoux and Matthew Lewis check in with the MTGO Market Report, highlighting positions which have shifted in the wake of the Banned & Restricted announcement.
There’s more at stake than meets the eye when considering the banning of Birthing Pod.
David Schumann covers the Stock Watch for this week, going over the Penny Stocks, Blue Chip Stocks and Value Stocks that have shown the most movement recently.
Matthew Lewis and Sylvain Lehoux introduce a new series, the MTGO Market Report. In these articles, the authors will cover recent trends in paper and online prices, as well as recommend specific positions.
The Banned and Restricted announcement is fast approaching, and Jason Alt is skeptical there’s much to be taken advantage of. He explains his thoughts.
Adam shares two exciting Modern brews that make great use of the Fate Reforged spoiler Monastery Mentor!