Every year the block format presents unique opportunities for speculation. Corbin outlines the basics and sees how they apply to Theros.

With the launch of Journey Into Nix, Standard is looking to experience a shift in the meta. Adam outlines how he predicts the next few weeks to look and offers some sideboard choices everyone should consider.

While Journey Into Nyx is unlikely to unseat the top decks in Standard, it does enable a few new strategies. Mike Lanigan investigates.

Ryan launches into another round of spoilers, focusing on a few key cards, including one innocuous-looking 2-drop you might have overlooked.

Ryan examines the first waves of spoilers for potential gems.

Mike looks at 3 Standard deck lists that break out of the typical metagame, building around a potent and dangerous Archangel of Thune core that can end games in short order.

Ryan recounts his experience playing Standard this past weekend at the SCG in Wisconsin.

Pro Tour Competitor Adam Yurchick teaches you the ins and outs (literally) for one of Standard’s most fun new decks! See Mike Lanigan’s article yesterday for a primer on how to play it pre-board.