Standard value has taken a turn for the worst. This week Derek examines why the format is moving the way it is and identifies what he believes is the cause.
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Mike Lanigan missed out on the TCG Invitational this year for a wedding, but he still payed close attention to the metagame developments there. He breaks them down, and covers the new archetypes that emerged.
If you’re getting into Standard, you can’t just expect to flip the deck later to recuperate your entry price. Danny Brown breaks down the cost and expected buylist price for the major Standard decks.
Here’s a breakdown of the decks that made the top eight of Pro Tour Khans of Tarkir, with some things to consider should you be considering playing any of them.
There are 101 ways to analyze all the data from Pro Tour Khans of Tarkir. Today Sigmund gives you his biggest takeaways from the event, along with what he’s got his eyes on going forward.
Danny Brown gears up for the Pro Tour this weekend with a survey of promising cards and a word of warning about risking cancelled orders by waiting too long.
Adam recaps tournament results from last weekend and their impact on the financial world this week. He also shares his specs going forward into the Pro Tour!
Mike Lanigan takes a look at the Standard metagame after the first weekend with Khans. Some obvious decks are certainly represented, but a few unexpected ones are making waves too.
At last, the new Standard is upon us! With two SCG Opens this past weekend, there’s significant data to dig through. Sigmund breaks down the numbers and gives you his initial impressions of the new format.
This week Ryan looks at the recent evolution of Nissa in Standard and examines what seems to be the natural phases of deck evolution, reflecting on his recent experiences in tweaking working lists.
With the upcoming release of Khans of Tarkir, Standard will lose the bulk of its current card pool. Adam outlines which strategies are expected to stick around, what cards may see a rise in popular, and how you can prepare and profit from the rotation.
Mike Lanigan surveys the new decks to come from the Pro Tour, as well as the price changes in key cards as we near rotation.
Wizards recently announced an all-Standard roster for the PT next year. Danny Brown discusses the financial implications and picks several cards to watch in the lead-up to rotation.