Modern is often referred to as a “wide open” format, where deck choice is based more on preference than the “correct metagame choice.”Ā This mentality can at times lead to poor decisions based around pet cards, favorite strategies, or simply stubbornness. It can overwhelm any player looking to prepare for tournaments without a preset idea of […]
Sideboard
Look, I get it. Sideboarding isnāt sexy. Even if I throw numbers at you, like the fact that close to 66% of the games you play involve a post-sideboard 75, youāll still work to perfect that starting 60, then find 15 cards to āfill inā a sideboard and call it a day. Iām guilty of […]
Time to put your metagame and Modern knowledge through the ringer! This Sunday, Star City Games’ Championships Weekend concludes with a full day of Modern. With events for every state in America and province in Canada, the Championship showdown is a no-holds-barred Modern blowout where players from across North America will try their hand inĀ the […]
In a format with absurd mana, it’s important to push limits. Could Mantis Rider and Crackling Doom combine to be a pillar of new Standard?
With the recent release of Magic Origins and preparations for attending my first Pro Tour in Vancouver, Modern has unfortunately taken a backseat to Standard testing for me recently. This pains me greatly, as moving from the extremely mana-efficient, decision intensive, role-switching matches of Grixis Control in favor of clunky, barbaric Abzan Midrange is similar […]
It’s no secret I’m a big fan of Grixis Delver. This isn’t because Grixis Delver is the best deck in the format: although it has killer Twin and Affinity matchups, it struggles with Abzan and Burn. It’s also not because I’m one of those Treasure Cruise ex-pats from winter 2014 (I hated that card). I […]
Adam Yurchick reports on the hottest deck in the game, Burn, which has been putting up uncharacteristically impressive showings in both Modern and Legacy.
Be prepared and get an edge on the opposition by reading Adam’s comprehensive Legacy metagame report! Find a thorough metagame analysis and updated decklists for all major archetypes within.
This week Zwischenzug digitally sleeves up Living End. Leave a comment for your chance to win a Vintage Master’s Pack!
Jason Alt isolates three cards that have been in his sights recently, and explains his rationale for targeting them.
Today Alexander Carl interviews Vintage guru Stephen Menendian! Read on for their discussion of the impending release of Vintage Masters and the future of the format online.
Vintage is an exciting format, but sometimes daunting to newcomers. Join new writer Scott Fielder as he guides you through one of Vintage’s marquee decks, Dredge.
Doug takes you through the world’s greediest Modern deck. Find out how Coalition Relic powers up Cruel Ultimatum, shrugs off Blood Moon and maximizes Gifts Ungiven in this special tournament report and primer!
