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.
Oblivion Ring
There may only be a few financially relevant cards in M13. This does not imply that M13 won’t have impact on card values in other sets. Sigmund theorizes where the newest set may have the most financial influence.
Mark reviews the full spoiler of M13 and analyzes its impact on Standard. What cards will we no longer have after rotation? And what their replacements, if any?
Ryan’s recent performance at GP Minneapolis, Pro Tour Nagoya and other high pressure tournaments have left him with a lens through which any outcome is still worth it.
The new PTQ season is upon us like so many robins and flower shoots! Mike pores over recent tournament results to build a picture of the metagame as it stands now.
Returning from SCG Madison, Ryan offers up insight for tweaking popular Standard decks. Which cards should be cut in GR Aggro, Delver, RW Humans and Wolf Run?
Ryan recounts the tales of some very unique experiences, including EDH and playing Legacy Enchantress instead of attending an Avacyn Restored prerelease, encouraging readers to try playing with as many different decks as possible.
Birthing Pod has been putting up some impressive results of late. Mike explains why this strategy has been successful and walks us through a build of his own.
As a rule Carlos isn’t a fan of countermagic, but this weeks he goes off the deep end with a deck that tries to counter all the spells! Check out Ertai, the Corrupted and his horde of Merfolk minions!
Mike examines the various Standard decks that aim to power out early praetors and titans. Read on to make sure you’re prepared for a turn three Elesh Norn at your next tournament.
Mike brews and successfully pilots a Thalia centered Naya build. Read up on his card choices and why he sees Thalia as positioned well in the current meta.
An update on Picking Winners from December. What did well? What should you still hold? What should you move in on now?