Mike took Standard Zoo out for a spin at SCG Cincinnati, incorporating the by-now ubiquitous Boros Reckoner. Read on for his tournament report.
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In the wake of the Pro Tour, Jared discusses the new breakout decks, including eventual winner The Aristocrats, and the cards spiking as a result.
Mike Lanigan offers some poignant (and all-too-necessary) advice about reading cards, and presents an update of Standard Zoo.
Efficient creatures are everywhere in Standard, and Gatecrash brings even more to the party. Mike Lanigan believe now may be the time for a visit to the Ravnica Standard Zoo.
Matthew Lewis examines the price behavior of dual lands from past years, and offers a detailed analysis of how the pattern will apply to shocklands this year.
Gervaise has compiled an exhaustive study of the path many of RtR’s chase singles have taken over the past three months, focusing much of his attention on the little Elf Shaman who could.
Matthew Lewis outlines his thoughts on the next couple months of MTGO speculation, discussing what cards to sell and buy and when to make your move.
Which cards may be undervalued right now by the MTGO market? Matthew Lewis analyzes results from Block Constructed to see what may be ripe for gains.
Mike Lanigan responds to a friend in need who’s trying to build a Standard deck around Pack Rat. Operating under the specified restrictions, he sets out to make the most competitive deck possible.
From Door to Nothingness to the return of a familiar UW strategy, Standard is full of innovation right now. Mike Lanigan surveys the new decks that have surfaced recently.
A recent Tweet from Paul Feudo indicated some serious price drops on certain Standard cards at Star City Games. Sigmund highlights some of the movers and discusses what it means for us.
Mike has stumbled upon an unlikely card for Constructed, which he uses as the centerpiece for a new Standard deck with some explosive synergies.