The Standard metagame is one of the most diverse we’ve seen in a long time. Mike Lanigan pores over the seemingly infinite viable archetypes right now, highlighting some interesting ones that appeared at SCG DC.
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Fate Reforged has arrived and Mike Lanigan is wasting no time getting brewing. He provides some updates to established Standard decks using the new cards and presents a few novel ideas.
Crafting an aggressive deck can be hard in a world full of Siege Rhinos, but several strategies have proven successful. Mike Lanigan looks over recent contenders and suggests his own Mono-Black Abzan build.
Adam explains why two red Modern and Legacy sideboard staples were among the biggest financial gainers this past week. Don’t miss him share his pick for the best deck in Standard and his Legacy recommendation for Grand Prix: New Jersey this weekend!
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.
Adam digs into recent tournament results to find some hidden gems that are poised to change the Standard format from its core. Don’t miss this article!
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.
Mike Lanigan goes over the results from the Pro Tour, discussing both the Standard metagame as it is shaping up, and the financial implications.
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.
Sigmund made some critical mistakes in his assessment of the Jeskai shard a couple weeks ago. This week he comes clean and analyzes his errors, highlighting a valuable lesson everyone could learn from.