The One Ring is driving the metagame changes in Modern. However, the impact isn't particularly high, and the card's power remains unclear.
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]]>David E. used the MTGO All-Access Pass to extensively test Pioneer, finding closure on Rakdos, disappointment with Greasefang, and renewed faith in Spirits.
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]]>Despite data indicating the recession of certain negative trends, Modern's metagame is moving in concerning directions... and towards becoming solved.
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]]>Standard bannings are exciting for two reasons: an improved gameplay experience and a shakeup of the Standard market. Sig examines the latter this week.
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]]>This week David S. looks at the values of the current Standard sets. Do any have sealed product worth picking up, or is cracking packs a losing proposition?
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]]>This week Sig examines the impact of the new Standard rotation schedule on booster box prices. He is optimistic recent upward price trends may continue.
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]]>Beardy's back from Commander night at a brand-new LGS, where he got in some great games and met a ton of people. But... how did he do it? And how can you?
The post The Three Do’s and Don’ts of Slinging Commander at a New LGS first appeared on Quiet Speculation.
]]>An article from another site on the rising cost of Magic has David S. questioning "Is Magic really getting more expensive?" Join him as he runs the numbers.
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]]>This week Adam Plays Magic is legen—wait for it—dary, with Esper Legends! These disruptive creatures will put the opponent on the back foot, then in the ground!
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]]>Is the Commander Rules Committee wrong about Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines being too powerful? Beardy investigates a troubling trend among new cards.
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]]>As the year comes to a close, Adam lists his top 10 Pioneer cards from 2022 and their impact on the metagame. We've certainly gotten some heavy hitters!
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]]>Yorion, Sky Nomad is BANNED in Modern and so is The Meathook Massacre in Standard. Adam talks about why and predicts the new directions the formats will take.
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]]>The lack of non-green devotion decks in Pioneer has always perplexed David E. His experience with Mono-Black Devotion has finally revealed the answer.
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]]>With Liliana of the Veil and Sheoldred in Standard, is anyone really surprised black is dominating the format? Sig looks at the resultant price trends.
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]]>Joe aka "Beardy" examines the kinds of fatigue players experience from too many new sets and shares tried-and-true methods for maintaining that Magic spark!
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]]>Join Tony as he attends the first of two local prereleases, playing a few games and sharing engaging stories from his fellow players.
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