My Top 5 Decks For Getting To Mythic Quickly – April 2022 Edition
Need decks to grind with? Look no further! DoggertQBones has another installment of his top 5 decks to hitting Mythic quickly with great lists and why you should play them yourself!
Dominaria Draft Guide
Table of ContentsEvent DetailsEvent RewardsThe FormatMechanicsHistoricKickerThe ArchetypesUR WizardsBW HistoricBR SacrificeGR Ramp/KickerUW FlyersUB ControlGW TokensGB SaprolingsUG RampRW Auras/EquipmentThe Best CardsWhiteBombsUncommonsCommonsBlueBombsUncommonsCommonsBlackBombsUncommonsCommonsRedBombsUncommonsCommonsGreenBombsUncommonsCommonsMulticolorBombsCard you should NEVER playArtifacts / KarnBombsOther Great ArtifactsSituationally GoodLandsConclusions Our ultimate Dominaria Draft Guide has been remastered into a single piece…
Dominaria Premier Draft Event: Overview of Archetypes, Tips and Tricks
Table of ContentsArchetypesWhite Blue FlyersWhite Black HistoricWhite Red Auras and EquipmentWhite Green Go WideBlue Black ControlBlue Red WizardsBlue Green RampBlack Red Removal ControlBlack Green SacrificeRed Green KickerTips and TricksWrap Up Dominaria is coming! One of the most beloved sets in…
The Pro Tour is Back! OP Announcement Details New Paths to the World Championship
Table of ContentsThe New Pro TourRegional Championship QualifiersRegional ChampionshipsPro Tours and the World ChampionshipSo What About Arena and Digital Play?Stream Q&A with William JensenWrapping Up Official competitive tournaments have been a part of the fabric of Magic: The Gathering since…
MTG: Arena Announcements and Alchemy Rebalancing, March 30, 2022
Table of ContentsAlchemy Rebalancing Unveiled – Rolling Out April 7Warriors:Arms ScavengerArmory VeteranDwarfhold ChampionBruenor BattlehammerExpedition SupplierGoma Fada VanguardKargan IntimidatorKargan WarleaderNahiri, Heir of the AncientsPlate ArmorElves:Tyvar KellHarald Unites the ElvesElderfang RitualistSkemfar AvengerCanopy TacticianHarald, King of SkemfarReturn Upon the TideThornmantle StrikerElderleaf MentorElven BowSkemfar…
The Top 3 Standard Decks for This Week – March 30, 2022
Standard decks get better and worse all the time and DoggertQBones doesn't want you to be behind the curve! Find out the top 3 decks for this week so you can plan against them or play them yourself!
Anatomy of an Archetype: Mono Red Artifacts in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Draft
Table of ContentsPlay StyleNavigating the draftTop 5 CommonsTop 3 UncommonsTop 3 RaresCurve considerationsAdjusting card gradesBump UpBump DownReplacementCard advantageCombos and SynergiesSplashingDeep vs shallowBiggest Trap CardsSideboardExample DeckWrap up Welcome back to Anatomy of an Archetype where I combine data analysis and over…
MaRo’s Streets of New Capenna Teaser is Here – And a Bonus Preview Card!
Table of ContentsA Mechanic Returns from the 00’s“A Draft Theme Caring About a Threshold in the Graveyard”Lots of Themes!A New Preview Card – Maestros Charm In anticipation of each new Premier (Standard-legal) Magic set, MTG’s head designer Mark Rosewater publishes…
Top Mythic Decks – March 2022 Season – Week 4
Table of ContentsTop Mythic Decks of the WeekAlchemy: Rakdos Anvil by crokeyz – #3 MythicHistoric: Bo1 Burn by Altheriax – #40 MythicHistoric: Golgari Food by TheNerdySteve – #47 MythicHistoric: Izzet Phoenix by Gianluca95 – #163 MythicAlchemy: Azorius Vehicles by A-Scooze…
Standard Abzan Control Deck Guide: This Standard’s Sultai Ultimatum
Table of ContentsPotential Inclusions / Notable ExclusionsSideboard GuideMono White / Boros AggroAzorius / Jeskai ControlNaya RunesOrzhov / Esper VariantsRakdos AnvilTips and TricksFinal Notes In the last few months, Orzhov has been a major part of Standard. Everything started with a…
Brewing in a Top Hat: Standard Boros Midrange
Table of ContentsCard SelectionOther Cards and Budget OptionsSideboard GuideAgainst AggroAgainst ControlTips and Tricks Welcome back to Brewing in a Top Hat! As promised, this time I have brewed up a more creature-based midrange list. The list is fueled by several…
The Best Decks to Get 7 Wins With in the Alchemy Metagame Challenge
The Alchemy Metagame Challenge is All Access so there's no limit to what you can play! DoggertQBones is here to help navigate your deck choice for this exciting event!
Out of the Shadows Event Guide and Decklists
Table of ContentsEvent DetailsOut of the Shadows EmblemEvent RewardsNinja Showcase Card Style RewardsOut of Shadows Alchemy Singleton Decklists (March 2022)End StepDecklists in this Article For the next week, you’ll be able to win a bunch of new card styles in…
Introducing Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate and Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate
Table of ContentsAlchemy Horizons: Baldur’s GateCommander Legends: Battle for Set Info and Release DateCommander Legends: Battle for Packaging and Set SymbolsCard PreviewsBattlebond Land Reprints:Reflecting PoolWand of WonderAncient Brass DragonMinsc & Boo, Timeless HeroesLightning Bolt (At Common!)FireballElder Brain (Buy-a-Box Promo) This…
The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 35: Your Questions, Our Answers
Welcome back to episode 35 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh and Chris answer some of the crazy questions that our listeners send in. Don’t worry, we made sure it was still safe for work. We kick every thing…
Standard Bant Vehicles Deck Guide: Hot Wheels Unleashed!
Table of ContentsPotential Inclusions / Notable ExclusionsSideboard GuideMono White / Boros AggroOrzhov / Esper MidrangeNaya Runes / Selesnya EnchantmentsAzorius / Jeskai ControlRakdos AnvilTips and TricksFinal Notes Does anyone remember ? Before Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, many claimed that this green vehicle…
What Arena’s New Pioneer Format Is Most Likely to Be and What the Decks Would Look Like
Table of ContentsFORMAT #1: PIONEER LITEFORMAT #2: A BLAST FROM THE PAST Hello everyone! About a week ago, Blake Rasmussen hosted an interview with Chris Kiritz about the state of the MTG Arena economy and other hot button topics concerning…
MTG: Arena Announcements, March 23, 2022
Table of ContentsAlchemy Balancing Changes Coming April 7!Alchemy: Kamigawa Available NowReminder of Upcoming Events: Out of the Shadows and Alchemy Metagame ChallengeMTG Arena Announcements, March 23, 2022Alchemy: Kamigawa Packs and Bundles Available NowUpcoming Alchemy ChangesOut of the Shadows Begins This…
Standard Azorius Tempo Deck Guide: The Secret Highest Win Rate Deck in Standard
Table of ContentsDeck Choices/ / / /// // //POSSIBLE INCLUSION:NOTABLE EXCEPTION:Matchups and Sideboard GuideNaya RunesMono White / Mono Red AggroOrzhov MidrangeHinata ControlTips and Tricks Some aggressive strategies rely on piling threat on top of threat quickly to overwhelm your opponent…
WotC Launching “Booster Recycling” Test at Select Stores
Wizards of the Coast is launching a test project at select game stores to offer a recycling option for booster wrappers.
Historic Lurrus Enchantress Deck Guide: The Brew I Got 6-2 With in the Neon Dynasty Championship
Table of ContentsDeck OverviewCard BreakdownandandandandThe LandsSideboard Explanation, , andSideboard GuideIZZET PHOENIXGOLGARI FOODAZORIUS CONTROLAURASAZORIUS AFFINITYClosing Thoughts Hey MTG Arena Zone readers, I just went 10-5 in the Neon Dynasty Championship, which placed me 21st out of 230 people. For this tournament,…
Standard Mardu Midrange Deck Guide: Value Town Reborn
Table of ContentsPotential Inclusions / Notable ExclusionsSideboard GuideMono WhiteOrzhov MidrangeNaya RunesJeskaiRakdos AnvilTips and TricksFinal Notes Some of you may remember Value Town, a GW deck born 5 or 6 years ago. Many creatures in that deck had an ETB ability…
Top Mythic Decks – March 2022 Season – Week 3
Table of ContentsStandard Top Mythic Decks of the WeekJund Midrange by pironeko – #21 MythicIzzet Delver by h0lydiva – #24 MythicNaya Tokens by crokeyz – #108 MythicAlchemy Top Mythic Decks of the WeekRakdos Despair by crokeyz – #27 MythicEsper Midrange…
Historic “Mega” Rakdos Arcanist at the Neon Dynasty Championship – How We Built Our Top 8 Deck + Sideboard Guide
Table of Contents1. Small Rakdos versus Big Rakdos2. Round A of Testing: “Big” Rakdos3. Round B of Testing: Locking in the Deck4. Round C of Testing: Finding the PhoenixSideboard GuideIzzet PhoenixUWx ControlBG FoodAurasEnchantressGW CompanyMirror Hello friends, I’m Zhi Yimin (also…
The Unbroken Blade Event Guide and Decklists
Table of ContentsEvent DetailsStudying the Blade EmblemEvent RewardsShowcase Soft Glow Card Style RewardsUnbroken Blade Alchemy Singleton Decklists (March 2022)End StepDecklists in this Article For the next week, you’ll be able to win a bunch of new card styles in the…
Standard Reanimator Deck Guide
Table of ContentsThe AnswerThe DeckPlaying the DeckSideboard GuideNon-Enchantment Aggro DecksEnchantment Aggro DecksControl DecksTips and TricksConclusion Hello my fellow planeswalkers! I am The MTG Hero. If you don’t follow me on , you might not know that I have a list…
My Top 3 Historic Decks Post Neon Dynasty Championship and the Unplayed Deck I’ve Been Winning With – Full Lists and Sideboard Guides
With the Set Championship done we have a more established Historic metagame to explore! What are DoggertQBones' top decks for exploring this meta and what's the secret deck he's been laddering with to counter the meta?
WotC Addresses the Arena Economy – Wild Card Bundles, Mythic Packs coming to MTGA
Table of ContentsNew Offerings for Expanding Your Collection on ArenaDusting is Not in the Cards for MTGAA Deck Testing System is in the WorksAlchemy and Other Upcoming Formats on ArenaOther Interesting Morsels For several months now, Wizards of the Coast…
MTG Arena Releases Free Code “PlayNEOAlchemy” for 3 Alchemy: Kamigawa Packs
The new patch for Alchemy: Kamigawa is now here, which brings 30 new cards for the Alchemy format as well as various bug fixes and improvements that were overdue. Players will be receiving three free Alchemy: Kamigawa packs to kickstart…
2021.14.0 Patch Notes – Alchemy: Kamigawa Game Update
Table of ContentsPatch Notes – 2021.14.0Game Update HighlightsNotable Bug FixesArena Base Set Legality ChangesPlayblade IterationGeneral ChangesGameplay – All PlatformsUpcoming MTG Arena EventsStoreBundlesCard StylesLeaving SoonBug FixesGeneralGameplay The full patch notes for the MTG Arena Alchemy: Kamigawa game update has been released! This patch…
Alchemy: Kamigawa Card Reviews and 8 New Decks
Lots of new cards and lots of opinions! See what DoggertQBones thinks of the new Alchemy cards and what decks they can slot into!
Standard Mardu Consume Combo by Krowz – Featured Deck
Table of ContentsDeck InformationSource You may not know this about me, but my favorite card I’ve ever played in a competitive environment is . Something about killing the opponent unexpectedly always struck a cord with me. Apparently, I’m not the…
Alchemy: Kamigawa – Card Previews, Release Date, and More
The live coverage of the ongoing Neon Dynasty Championship is also being used to reveal cards from the upcoming Alchemy: Kamigawa expansion. Let's check them out!
MTG: Arena Announcements and State of the Game, March 16, 2022
Table of ContentsMTG Arena Economy Stream Happening TomorrowAlchemy: Kamigawa Launches Tomorrow, March 17Continuing Tweaks to the New Play BladeNeon Arcade Ending, The Unbroken Blade Launching, and Out of the Shadows on March 25-April 1Arena’s First Alchemy Metagame Challenge Runs March…
Alchemy Orzhov Venture Competitive Deck Guide – Venture Your Way to Mythic!
Orzhov Venture was the top performing deck of the Kamigawa: Set Championship so DoggertQBones wasted no time trying it! Learn how to board in the most popular matchups and the best tips for playing the deck!
New Capenna’s Underworld Driven by Magic-Enchancing Substance “Halo”
It’s been just under a month since the release of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, and we also have its Alchemy expansion, Alchemy: Kamigawa right around the corner. Nevertheless, Wizards of the Coast is already starting to give us some teasers about…
Standard Izzet Control Competitive Deck Guide – Small Creatures Beware
Standard Izzet Control Competitive Deck Guide - Small Creatures Beware by DoggertQBones
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Week 4 – Neon Dynasty Championship Breakdown
Table of ContentsTournamentAlchemyMono-White AggroNaya RunesOrzhov VentureMardu MidrangeRakdos SacrificeJeskai HinataHistoricIzzet PhoenixAzorius ControlGolgari FoodAzorius AurasJeskai ControlAzorius Lotus FieldMeta PredictionsAlchemyHistoricWhat I’d PlayAlchemyHistoric Tournament It’s now week four week of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, and this week we’re taking a break from standard to look…
Anatomy of an Archetype: Blue-Black (Dimir) Ninjas in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Draft
Table of ContentsPlay StyleNavigating the draftTop 5 CommonsTop 3 UncommonsTop 3 RaresCurve considerationsAdjusting card gradesBump UpBump DownReplacementCard advantageCombos and SynergiesSplashingDeep vs shallowBiggest Trap CardsSideboardExample DeckWrap up Welcome back to Anatomy of an Archetype where I combine data analysis and over…
Neon Dynasty Championship: Final Results and Analysis
Table of ContentsNeon Dynasty Championship: Final BracketAlchemy and Historic Archetype WinratesWorld Championship QualificationsWinning Decks by Eli KassisAlchemy:Historic:All Top 8 DecksAlchemy:Historic: It’s been a long and grueling day of competition at the Neon Dynasty Championship, as the Top 8 finalists battled…