Standard has been the most popular constructed format for years, and for good reason. It can be exciting and fun to play with all the latest cards. But often times remaining active in Standard can be detrimental to the value of your portfolio. Sigmund explores this relationship and outlines some thoughts on how to overcome financial barriers of Standard.

Ryan reviews the reasons not to go rogue in Legacy.

At the tail end of the current Standard’s run, the format is still evolving. Mike examines some new archetypes on the cutting edge that arose from the World Magic Cup.

Ryan believes that everybody should just play RUG Delver in Legacy.

Ryan reports on his performance with Counter Repost at the SCG Kansas City Standard event.

Jason waxes poetic about the upcoming Gen Con, presents some famous characters immortalized in Magic card form, and reports the (shocking) tournament results from the weekend.

Ryan unveils his monoblue Trading Post deck and outlines why it is arguably the best version of the deck.

What’s the best card in Standard? Mike believes firmly that it is Terminus. He discusses why and shares his experience at a recent PTQ.

Ryan brought Fairies to this past weekend’s GP Columbus. He details the merits of the deck and where he would make improvements.

In response to purrs of Monoblack’s revival, Ryan reviews the color wheel and the distribution of card strength amongst the colors in the Standard environment.

Mike examines an old favorite scheduled to return to Standard for the first time in more than a decade. Will Rancor live up to its reputation? Read on to find out.

Ryan introduces dURdleMorePlease.dec, a UR control deck that utilizes Standard’s new card drawing body.