Breakout cards usually look obvious in retrospect, but hindsight is 20/20. Doug asks how we can approach spoilers better to predict the next format-defining staple.
Duress
Pauper staples have commanded super high prices in the past, and with Leagues now live the format is poised for a comeback. Ryan has a list of pickups for your consideration.
Mike touches briefly on the return of Rally Combo at GP Brussels before diving into Modern. The format is sporting no dearth of innovation these days, and Mike is here to keep you appraised before GP Pittsburgh!
If stock builds of Abzan Aggro haven’t been Aggro enough for you, perhaps Bart Van Etten’s build will be more to your liking.
Ryan shares his thoughts on some finer points of the Standard metagame, before discussing the impact of SCG’s Organized Play announcement on the Legacy format.
Esper and G/r Ramp are the new kids on the block in Standard. Ryan examines their financial impact and discusses the cards that should be on your radar.
Is Siege Rhino still the king of Standard, or is it Mantis Rider now?
The Top 8 at Pro Tour BFZ was full of established decks. Mike Lanigan digs into the Top 16 to discuss some more interesting decks that nearly made the cut.
Looking to play a two-color deck in Standard, but you’re not interested in Atarka Red or G/W Megamorph? Maybe Hao-Shan Huang’s Rakdos Dragons deck will appeal to you.
As always, staying ahead of metagame developments is crucial for the Magic financier. Mike looks at the new contenders in Standard as we move into Pro Tour weekend.
Chaz revisits his pre-rotation targets to see how they’re faring in the new Standard. There were some hits and some duds, but in both cases much to learn for future rotations.
Ryan expects a wide open field for PT Battle for Zendikar, an environment Four-Color Control is uniquely positioned to capitalize on. He shares his thoughts and a rough sketch of the deck.
