The MTG Hero

My name is The MTG Hero. I have played Magic for over 15 years. I am a consistent high Mythic ranked player. Follow me on Twitch and subscribe on YouTube!

Joined: April 5, 2020
Articles: 82

Secrets of Strixhaven Decks Are Here! – Week One Meta Builds

Analysis Community Constructed Deck Guides Fun & Jank decks Guides Metagame News Secrets of Strixhaven Set Guides Spoiler Standard Strategy

Secrets of Strixhaven is here! The MTG Hero shares some new deck lists that are currently dominating the Arena ladder! Find out what new strategies you need to be ready for!

The MTG Hero
April 29, 2026

Back to School! The Top 10 Cards of Secrets of Strixhaven

Analysis Community Constructed Guides Metagame News Secrets of Strixhaven Set Guides Spoiler Standard Strategy Tier Lists Visual Spoiler

The MTG Hero covers his top 10 cards for the new set! Do you agree with the list?

The MTG Hero
April 24, 2026

Ashes to Victory: Why Izzet Phoenix Still Rules Pioneer

Analysis Constructed Deck Guides Guides Metagame Pioneer Strategy

The MTG Hero goes over a old Pioneer staple in Izzet Phoenix! Will this deck rise from the Ashes to reclaim the throne?

The MTG Hero
April 7, 2026

From Six Cards to Zero – Dimir Excruciator

Analysis Constructed Deck Guides Guides Metagame Standard Strategy

The MTG Hero explores the dark side of standard with one of the cruelest combo decks you can play. Learn how to make your opponents give up all hope.

The MTG Hero
April 4, 2026

Playing Lands and Winning Games – Mono Green Landfall

Aggro Analysis Constructed Deck Guides Guides Metagame Mono Green Standard Strategy TMNT Turtles Universe Beyond

The MTG Hero finally admits that the new Mono Green Landfall is not only good, but a tier one competitive deck. Check out the list that changed his mind!

The MTG Hero
March 27, 2026

“Krang’s Chrome Army: Izzet Affinity in Standard”

Aggro Constructed Deck Guides Guides Metagame Standard Strategy Turtles Universe Beyond

The MTG Hero shares his first TMNT Standard deck that has been all over the Arena latter! Check it out and learn how to become an evil mastermind!

The MTG Hero
March 17, 2026

Week One of Standard Cowabunga or Bust – Week One TMNT Standard

Analysis Community Constructed Deck Guides Fun & Jank decks Metagame News Standard Universe Beyond

The MTG Hero breaks down his experience with the week one of TMNT Standard! Did Universes Beyond fall flat or did it take the format to a whole new level?

The MTG Hero
March 10, 2026

Shell-Shocked Standard: The Standout Cards from TMNT

Analysis Community Constructed Metagame News Set Guides Spoiler Standard Strategy Universe Beyond

The MTG Hero discusses his favorite cards from the new TMNT set that he is excited to brew with!

The MTG Hero
March 4, 2026

Build With Intention, Win With Purpose – Best of One vs. Best of Three Magic

Analysis Community Constructed Deck Guides Explorer Guides Metagame Modern Standard Strategy

The MTG Hero is back breaking down the differences between Best of One and Best of Three Magic! Learn to become a master of both popular Arena formats.

The MTG Hero
February 24, 2026

The Dark Side of Green: Golgari Ouroboroid

Analysis Constructed Deck Guides Guides Metagame News Standard Strategy

After taking on Pioneer with Golgari Midrange, The MTG Hero talks about how to take on the Standard metagame with Golgari Ouroboroid!

The MTG Hero
February 6, 2026

No Gimmicks, Just Wins: Golgari Midrange in Pioneer

Aggro Constructed Deck Guides Guides Metagame Pioneer Strategy

The MTG Hero shares one of his personal favorite Pioneer decks, old school Golgari Midrange! Do you have what it takes to grind opponents out?

The MTG Hero
February 3, 2026

Feeding the Serpent: Simic Ouroboroid in Standard

Aggro Analysis Constructed Deck Guides Guides Metagame News Standard Strategy

The MTG Hero breaks down Simic Ouroboroid with new Lorwyn support! Did one of Standard's best decks get even more powerful? Absolutely!

The MTG Hero
January 30, 2026

From Standard to Eternal: Izzet Lessons Takes Over Pioneer

Aggro Analysis Avatar The Last Airbender Community Constructed Deck Guides Guides Metagame Pioneer Universe Beyond

The MTG Hero dives into Pioneer with the perfect cross over deck from standard! Learn how Lessons is becoming Pioneer's breakout deck!

The MTG Hero
January 28, 2026

The Start of the Eclipse: Week One of Lorywn Standard

Aggro Analysis Community Constructed Guides Metagame News Set Guides Standard Strategy

The MTG Hero breaks down week one of Standard with Lorywn Eclipsed! Does Lorwyn takeover, or does the old decks have what it takes to stack up with the new tech?

The MTG Hero
January 27, 2026

Exploring the Eclipse! Early Lorwyn Standouts

News

The MTG Hero looks at Lorwyn Eclipsed and discusses the early standouts, impact predictions and deck ideas! Don't miss it!

The MTG Hero
January 17, 2026

Infinite Growth: Simic Ouroboroid in Standard

Aggro Constructed Deck Guides Metagame Standard Universe Beyond

The MTG Hero breaks down Standard's premier creature ramp deck Simic Ouroboroid. Find out how to crush any one who dares to play against you!

The MTG Hero
January 13, 2026

Class Is in Session: Izzet Lessons In Standard

Avatar The Last Airbender Constructed Deck Guides Metagame Standard Universe Beyond

The MTG Hero finally covers Standard's current top deck! Study up with Izzet Lessons to take on any meta!

The MTG Hero
January 10, 2026

Dominance Defined: My Top Six 2025 MTG Powerhouses

Analysis Community Metagame News Standard Strategy

The MTG Hero breaks down his top 6 standard cards of 2025! Do you agree with the list?

The MTG Hero
January 6, 2026

The Deck Wizards Can’t Kill – Mono-Red

Aggro Analysis Constructed Deck Guides Metagame News Standard Universe Beyond

The MTG Hero breaks down pure good ol' fashion Mono Red! The deck that WOTC can't kill finishes the year stronger than ever and ready to continue it's dominance into 2026!

The MTG Hero
December 27, 2025

Building a Sideboard: Turning 15 Cards into Wins

Analysis Community Constructed Deck Guides Explorer Guides Historic Metagame Modern Pioneer Standard Strategy

The MTG Hero breaks down sideboarding so you can take your game to the next level!

The MTG Hero
December 20, 2025

When the Fire Nation Attacks: The New Boros Aggro

Analysis Avatar The Last Airbender Deck Guides Metagame Standard Strategy Universe Beyond

The MTG Hero joins the Fire Nation to bring you standard's newest and most powerful aggro deck. Play it or get burned...

The MTG Hero
December 19, 2025

Free Spells and Free Wins: Simic Omniscience

Analysis Avatar The Last Airbender Constructed Deck Guides Guides Metagame Standard Strategy Universe Beyond

In the aftermath of Worlds, The MTG Hero shares his favorite deck to combat the current meta and breaks down Simic Omniscience! Free spells=Free wins!

The MTG Hero
December 13, 2025

Graveyard to Game Over: Sultai Reanimator

Analysis Avatar The Last Airbender Constructed Deck Guides Guides Standard Strategy Universe Beyond

The MTG Hero covers Sultai Reanimator in standard, a deck that has slowly started to dominate MTG Arena!

The MTG Hero
December 3, 2025

Golgari Gravefall – The Graveyard Combo Taking Over Standard One Land at a Time!

Avatar The Last Airbender Constructed Deck Guides Metagame Standard Universe Beyond

The MTG Hero breaks down his favorite new deck from Avatar! An exciting new combo deck that can also grind with any midrange list!

The MTG Hero
November 26, 2025

Week One of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Standard!

Analysis Avatar The Last Airbender Constructed Metagame Modern News Pioneer Set Guides Standard Universe Beyond

The MTG Hero breaks down week one meta of standard with Avatar: The Last Airbender in standard! Check out the cool brews and combos players are coming up with so you don't fall behind!

The MTG Hero
November 22, 2025

Avatar’s Arrival: How The Last Airbender Is Shaping Standard – Early Standouts and Deck Ideas

Analysis Avatar The Last Airbender Community Constructed Spoiler Standard Strategy Universe Beyond Visual Spoiler

The MTG Hero covers some of the new standouts from Avatar: The Last Airbender MTG set and how they could impact standard as we know it!

The MTG Hero
November 12, 2025

Mastering the Shadows: Dimir Midrange in Standard

Avatar The Last Airbender Constructed Deck Guides Metagame Omenpath Spiderman Standard Universe Beyond

The MTG Hero breaks down Dimir Midrange! A deck that has stood the test of time in multiple standard formats, but does it still hold up?

The MTG Hero
November 7, 2025

No Sideboard? No Problem! Building UW Control for Best-of-One

Deck Guides News Omenpath Spiderman Standard Strategy Universe Beyond

The MTG Hero shows how he prepares his control decks for the savage aggro filled Bo1 format!

The MTG Hero
October 29, 2025

A Hero’s Journey: Standard Event Report and How I Prepare For Success

Aggro Analysis Constructed Events Metagame Omenpath Standard Universe Beyond

The MTG Hero tells how he prepares for MTGA Events and tournaments then attempts to get the 7-0 in standard!

The MTG Hero
October 22, 2025

Token Clones, But Real Wins: Simic Aggro in Standard

Standard

The MTG Hero shows his favorite brew from Omenpaths! Is it the real deal?

The MTG Hero
October 8, 2025

The Strength to Devour: Unlocking a Golgari Combo Finish

Constructed Deck Guides Guides Metagame News Omenpath Spiderman Standard Universe Beyond

The MTG Hero revives an old standard classic with a new twist! Golgari Midrange is back... But are you ready?

The MTG Hero
October 3, 2025

First Steps Through the Omenpaths: What’s Winning?

News Standard

Who's winning with Omenpath on launch release week?, Through The Omenpath hit MTG Arena and this are the cards present in the current Metagame

The MTG Hero
September 26, 2025

Smash First, Ask Questions Never: A Standard Guide to Mono Green

Standard

A mono green showcase ready to battle it out in Standard, in this article an in depth guide into Standard mono green Aggro

The MTG Hero
September 17, 2025

Fast, Furious, and Meta-Ready-Boros Aggro in Standard

Constructed Metagame Standard

Introduction Long time no see, Planeswalkers! I’m The MTG Hero, and I’m excited to say that I’m officially back home writing for MTGAzone! For those of you who are new here (or remember me from a few years ago), I’m…

The MTG Hero
September 10, 2025

Standard Azorius Aggro Deck Guide: Two Spells Are Better Than One

Deck Guides Standard

Introduction Hello planeswalkers, I am The MTG Hero. Standard has become a delightful landscape of midrange decks. Mono White and Runes have fallen to tier 2 and the only aggro deck left standing in top tier is Boros Aggro. This…

The MTG Hero
June 24, 2022

Standard Naya Midrange Deck Guide

Deck Guides Standard

The MTG Hero dives into his version of a Naya Midrange build for Standard.

The MTG Hero
June 6, 2022

Standard Jund Werewolves Deck Guide

Deck Guides Standard

The MTG Hero dives into a variation of a Jund Midrange build for Standard.

The MTG Hero
May 24, 2022

Standard Mono Green Stompy Deck Guide: Smash Into Mythic

Deck Guides Standard

Fully updated for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Standard. Hello Planeswalkers, I am The MTG Hero. As the Standard metagame has settled somewhat, I noticed that one of, if not the most powerful deck prior to Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, has disappeared. Of…

The MTG Hero
April 11, 2022

Standard Reanimator Deck Guide

Junji, the Midnight Sky Art by Chase Stone

Deck Guides Standard

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 of decks that, shall we say are “ideas” at best. But every now and then…

The MTG Hero
March 18, 2022

Standard on a Budget: Gruul Landfall

Guides Standard

Hello Planeswalkers, I am The MTG Hero. The Standard bans are in, and Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty is right around the corner. With players not knowing what to play in the meantime, as well as new players coming in and old…

The MTG Hero
January 30, 2022