While the supposed Ascendancy menace in Modern failed to materialize, the impact of Khans has been nothing short of colossal. Mike Lanigan sifts through the decklists proven capable of competing in a post-Treasure Cruise world.
Thoughtseize
David Schumann checks in with the Stock Watch, tracking the biggest gainers and losers from the last two weeks.
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.
Sigmund has two related topics in this week’s article. First he explores the continuation of Standard’s downtrend, then he shifts focus towards Thoughtseize specifically, where he makes makes some interesting comparisons…
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!
When is is right to take a “loss” in a trade? And what does that even mean? This week Derek examines the importance of paying attention to goals and reminds us that the price of a card is not the be-all end-all when sitting across from someone at the trade table.
The easy money from Standard rotation may already be made. Many hot cards have been on a downward trajectory over the past week. This week Sigmund shares his theories around this drop and recommends a course of action to ensure you lock in your profits.
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.
David Schumann returns to the Stock Watch to see where we stand in the wake of Pro Tour Khans.
It’s a dilemma many casual players have: do you sell when a card is at its peak price, or do you just not worry about card value and keep the cards you want to play with?
Pearl Lake Ancients, Dig Through Times, Mantis Riders, oh my! There has been significant price movement in Standard since last week. This week Sigmund looks at the sustainability of these price jumps. You may be surprised at what he finds.
Pro Tour Khans of Tarkir was this Standard format’s defining moment. Adam makes sense of everything that happened and what it means for the future.
Mike Lanigan goes over the results from the Pro Tour, discussing both the Standard metagame as it is shaping up, and the financial implications.