Is Siege Rhino still the king of Standard, or is it Mantis Rider now?
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Looking to play a two-color deck in Standard, but you’re not interested in Atarka Red or G/W Megamorph? Maybe Hao-Shan Huang’s Rakdos Dragons deck will appeal to you.
The Top 8 from this weekend was the stuff of legend. Join Doug as he breaks down the results of the weekend and points out which cards deserve your attention.
As always, staying ahead of metagame developments is crucial for the Magic financier. Mike looks at the new contenders in Standard as we move into Pro Tour weekend.
Brian DeMars provides a primer on the Atarka Red list he used to win SCG Indy, going into detail on the deck’s many nuances. If you’re looking to pilot the deck or beat it alike, you’ll want to start here.
Chaz revisits his pre-rotation targets to see how they’re faring in the new Standard. There were some hits and some duds, but in both cases much to learn for future rotations.
Ryan expects a wide open field for PT Battle for Zendikar, an environment Four-Color Control is uniquely positioned to capitalize on. He shares his thoughts and a rough sketch of the deck.
In a format with absurd mana, it’s important to push limits. Could Mantis Rider and Crackling Doom combine to be a pillar of new Standard?
Ryan explores the impact of the new dual lands in Standard, providing an outline for four-color manabases and introducing an insane brew.
Matthew Lewis and Sylvain Lehoux present the MTGO Market Report for this week, discussing major price trends and recommending specific cards to buy and sell.
The post-Origins Standard metagame has proven surprisingly interesting, with a host of new decks cropping up each week. Mike Lanigan looks at the latest contenders.
Chaz recaps Pro Tour Origins and provides some insightful thoughts for October rotation. Which strategies show promise in the post-Theros Standard?