Mike Lanigan examines some interesting tweaks of Standard decks built to attack the metagame from a different position.

David Schumann covers some less-common Legacy strategies and examines how cards can change in value as tier-two decks shift into and out of favor.

Corbin Hosler offers his thoughts on some underpriced Ravnica cards while also looking at what rotating Scars cards are worth picking up!

This week, you will read many set reviews and I suggest that you give each one some scrutiny. I’m reviewing mainly with an eye toward Eternal magic, which is my strength. Typically, there isn’t much in a new set for Eternal formats, so I’ll amuse you and me both with commentary on other cards.

Corbin Hosler looks back at some past trades and re-runs the numbers to discover if those same trades hold up today!

Carlos develops another Second Sunrise deck, this time with Vish Kal at the helm. Find out how profitable sacrificing your own creatures can be.

Jason brings us news from the bannings and restrictions front, the worlds of reddit, and results from the StarCityGames Invitational in Indianapolis.

Carlos tackles one of the most difficult questions facing the Commander community today: How can we reconcile different expectations of competitiveness while ensuring everyone is having fun?

I’d like to think that this is Abraham Lincoln’s calls, like the Great Emancipator has reached out from beyond space and time to tell us what to grab in Modern. How plain, then, that this is about the best cards to watch, to pick up, and to ditch in the wake of Grand Prix: Lincoln.

This isn’t your usual Commander Junk list. Carlos put Doran is on delivery duty.

Mark Hinsz recounts this past weekend’s expeditions at Star City Games’ Open events, where he placed in the Top 8 in Standard and the Top 16 in Legacy.

Guildpact is the second set in Ravnica block, bringing us The Orzhov, Izzet and Gruul guilds. Or, if you prefer, the B/W, U/R and R/G color combinations. It was a fine set, especially because it deeply explored B/W. Guildpact brought the guilds’ shocklands, along with a few other money cards. Let’s take a look at Ravnica Block’s second set this week!

Prepping for the upcoming rotation, Mike hones in on scoping out the desirables while reflecting on the results of this weekend’s Legacy Open.