At first glance, speculators appeared to profit on breakout cards from Pro Tour Kaladesh. A deeper look, focusing on more realistic scenarios, reveals a different picture.

As WOTC strives to make Standard less expensive focus is shifting away from Modern and Legacy. Despite this, Sigmund sees a bull market that some may be missing.

Jason Alt finds himself in a reflective mood on the eve of the New Year, pondering the resolutions he might make if he were into that kind of thing.

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?

What makes a Group Hug deck tick? Which cards and effects are the most vital? And, if desired, how do you go about winning? Robert has all this, and more!

Arthur’s first article for Quiet Speculation is a great and thought provoking look at the next expansion, Mirrodin Besieged. His inventive and sensible evaluations of the cards and potential interactions will serve every reader well in the coming days and months events.

What new decks will come with the introduction of Mirrodin Besieged to Standard and Extended? Greg takes an early look at some of the possibilities in this edition of Present-Present League.

Gregory starts with a basic artifact deck and then explores an exciting combo deck for standard.