This week, David breaks down a few format staples for five major formats, compares their buylist prices from five top stores, and draws a number of conclusions from the data. If you like getting deep into the numbers, this article is for you.

Pete breaks down exactly what it means to be in an unsolved metagame, which he argues is the case both for Standard and Modern.

Chaz discusses PTRIX during this PT Preview Flash Cast!

Matthew Lewis presents the MTGO Market Report for this week, evaluating important events in the online market and highlighting a “trade of the week.”

Brian takes another look at the recent Pauper explosion, and shares his analysis and reasons for believing the format is a strong investment vehicle right now.

Adrian dives into week two of the post-Rivals Standard metagame. These are the strategies flying under the radar and the cards he suggests to target.

Kyle continues his discussion of cheap mythics with the middle-ground cards between $2 and $10. As with the other categories, some patterns that can inform investment decisions emerge.

Pauper is taking off thanks to community support and GP side events, and speculators are jumping in. But there may be some downsides to buying Pauper cards for profit.

A year after his first foray selling on TCGplayer, David is wiser and more informed on the process. He breaks down his year-end review and shares the lessons learned.

Guillaume breaks down both Standard and Modern over the last week. Spoiler: both metagames are pretty diverse right now!

Now that mythic prices are starting to settle down, Brian is starting to target Rivals of Ixalan cards for Commander. Here are his picks for the most underrated ones.

Adam recounts his experience at Grand Prix Indianapolis, where his first time at the trade table in years brought him into contact with a binder full of counterfeit cards…

Do you have aspirations to own your own game store? Quiet Speculation welcomes Leah Albert, who will be guiding you through many of the considerations you’ll need to make. Check it out!