At Pro Tour Shadows over Innistrad we saw some exciting tech and spiking cards in the midst of a highly varied metagame. Chaz recaps all the action from Day 2 and the Top 8.
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As part of our dual-coverage for this event, we wanted to compile the PT:SOI Deck techs in one place for everyone’s convenience. We will look at all of the Deck Techs provided and break down each one with some notes–and some key cards to consider from each deck.
Going into PT Shadows, Human Aggro and Bant Company are the dominant decks in Standard. Check out Ryan’s picks for potential breakout cards in this environment!
Have a Standard tournament you want to play but don’t want to jam Bant mirrors? Just smush ’em with Ramp!
1st, 10th, and 11th is a great set of results for a week one deck. Bant Company should definitely be in everyone’s gauntlet going into this weekend.
Sometimes cards limp off the banlist, and other times they explode. Check out Ryan’s thoughts on the new face of Modern after the latest B&R changes!
Any playable deck in Shadows Standard will need to be able to beat an Archangel Avacyn. If your brews can’t tango with today’s deck, then you might need to shelf them.
In his set review, Chaz breaks down every mythic into tiers and explains where he sees them ultimately settling. Read on for the comprehensive guide to value in SOI!
Delirium is poised to make a big splash in Modern off the back of Traverse the Ulvenwald. Sheridan discusses how to build the decks and the potential financial winners.
With the full spoiler in tow, Ryan presents his pick for the ten most important Shadows over Innistrad cards for Standard play, along with financial considerations.
Eric took down a local tournament this weekend and nearly qualified for the Pro Tour as well. His secret? Perspective.
Hardened Scales is back, and tougher than ever!
Eric got a deck tech in SCG Louisville, but that wasn’t the highlight he was looking for for his weekend. In today’s piece, he shares the lessons he learned from the event and provides the list that he would play in GP Detroit.