David’s back with his annual Modern ban watch list. What was banned in 2021? The format now appears healthy, but what is on his radar for the future?
Modern
Modern changed significantly in 2021. David looks at the state of the format with his eyes on what might be in store for Modern in 2022.
Banning problem cards helps build healthy metagames. For this, Modern is no exception. Today David examines a different approach: unbanning.
Watching his wife play poker helped Paul unpack problems with his mindset after a disappointing finish at the Store Championships. What did he learn?
David has much to report on the metagame from his local game store’s Store Championship event. How can this knowledge prepare you for your next Modern event?
This month’s metagame report is mostly unchanged from last month but includes a new topmost performing deck. What is it? David has the details.
Results are in from the largest Modern event since the start of the pandemic. What decks made it to the top tables? David has all the details.
Yorion incentivizes playing extra cards in your deck. Is the guarantee of casting it worth adding variance to your deck though? David breaks down the math.
A short spoiler season means we already have the full Innistrad: Crimson Vow spoiler. David looks at what, if anything, the set has to offer Modern.
It’s metagame update time again. Is a big hammer still the right tool to smash your opponents with? What other options are on the radar? David has the answers.
Is Burn still competitive in the new world of Modern? Mauro attempts to answer that question with a recap of his recent Magic Online experiences.
How valuable is metagame data? What can it actually tell us? How does studying it translate into winning more games? David answers these questions and more.
With Modern coming back in full force, Kai examines how the return of large events and the shift in metagame has affected the market