With a new format becoming available for the first time Friday, it’s time to take a quick look at what’s available. For the most part, these will be aggro or combo decks, since control decks need to be built towards the metagame. As it stands, Caw-Blade is the premiere control deck in the format, and it can be played as-is with the mere addition of Batterskull.

Here is part 1 of Gregory’s design review – a unique card-by-card analysis from an ex- magic designer.

Gregory gives you a full-set card by card design review of Mirrodin Besieged.