Strickles

Strickles is a long-time Magic player who loves brewing more than anything, trying to bring new and fun decks to the top in Alchemy and Standard.

Joined: March 6, 2024
Articles: 84

Through the Omenpaths Set Review – Standard and Alchemy

Alchemy Set Guides Spiderman Standard

Through the Omenpaths is on the way, and there are a lot of sweet new cards to breakdown for Standard and Alchemy!

Strickles
September 9, 2025

State of Standard and Alchemy – Pre-Spiderman Release

Alchemy Standard

Strickles discusses recent happenings in Standard and Alchemy, and suggests changes that can make those formats better.

Strickles
September 2, 2025

Alchemy: Edge of Eternities Set Review and Rebalance Reaction

Alchemy Set Guides

Strickles reviews the cards from Alchemy: Edge of Eternities, and reacts to the newest round of rebalances!

Strickles
August 19, 2025

Alchemy in a Post-Rotation World – Decks and Thoughts

Alchemy Edge of Eternities

Strickles shares some thoughts on Alchemy, and provides some more decklists featuring Edge of Eternities!

Strickles
August 5, 2025

New Standard and Alchemy decks with Edge of Eternities

Alchemy Edge of Eternities Standard

Strickles breaks down new Standard and Alchemy decks featuring cards from Edge of Eternities

Strickles
July 29, 2025

Winners and Losers of Standard and Alchemy Rotation

Alchemy Standard

Strickles breaks down the most impactful cards leaving Standard and Alchemy with rotation, and how that affects each formats top decks.

Strickles
July 22, 2025

Edge of Eternities Spoiler Review – Week 2

Alchemy Edge of Eternities Standard

Strickles is back with more Edge of Eternities spoilers, and discusses new cards that could impact Standard and Alchemy.

Strickles
July 18, 2025

Edge of Eternities Spoiler Review – Week 1

Alchemy Edge of Eternities Standard

Edge of Eternities Spoiler Season is in full swing! Strickles breaks down some exciting new cards for Standard and Alchemy!

Strickles
July 11, 2025

Impact of Standard Ban Announcement – June 30, 2025

Alchemy News Standard

A huge Banned Announcement has shaken up Standard. Strickles breaks down which decks are impacted and where the format goes from here!

Strickles
June 30, 2025

Mardu Control – Alchemy Bo3 Deck Guide

Alchemy Deck Guides

Strickles breaks down Mardu Control in Alchemy Bo3, a great deck to attack the current meta!

Strickles
June 16, 2025

New Standard and Alchemy Decks featuring Final Fantasy

Alchemy Deck Guides Standard

Strickles breaks down new Standard and Alchemy decks brewed with cards from Final Fantasy!

Strickles
June 9, 2025

Final Fantasy Spoiler Review – Standard and Alchemy

Alchemy Standard

Final Fantasy spoiler reason continues, and Strickles reviews another batch of cards that could impact Standard and/or Alchemy!

Strickles
May 26, 2025

Regional Championship – Hartford Standard Metagame Breakdown

Standard

Strickles breaks down the top decks from Regional Championship - Hartford, checking-in on Standard before the release of Final Fantasy.

Strickles
May 19, 2025

Final Fantasy Debut Card Review

Alchemy Standard

Strickles takes a look at the newest cards from Final Fantasy and reviews the best cards revealed this weekend!

Strickles
May 12, 2025

5 New Alchemy Decks featuring Alchemy: Tarkir cards

Alchemy Tarkir Dragonstorm

Strickles goes over 5 new Alchemy decks all featuring Alchemy: Tarkir cards, that could have what it takes to compete this weekend.

Strickles
May 5, 2025

Alchemy: Tarkir Complete Set Review

Alchemy Set Guides

Strickles breaks down all 30 cards from Alchemy: Tarkir and their potential impact on the Alchemy format.

Strickles
April 28, 2025

The Most Impactful Cards from Tarkir: Dragonstorm in Standard

Standard Tarkir Dragonstorm

Tarkir: Dragonstorm has been out for almost two weeks, so Strickles breaks down which cards have made the biggest impact on Standard so far!

Strickles
April 18, 2025

12 New Decks for Tarkir: Dragonstorm Standard

Standard Tarkir Dragonstorm

Strickles goes over 12 new Standard decks, all featuring new cards from Tarkir: Dragonstorm!

Strickles
April 4, 2025

Tarkir: Dragonstorm Spoiler Review – Part 2

Standard Tarkir Dragonstorm

Strickles continues to review spoilers from Tarkir: Dragonstorm, with a focus on cards that could impact Standard, and cards that are just sweet.

Strickles
March 28, 2025

Tarkir: Dragonstorm Spoiler Review – Part 1

Standard Tarkir Dragonstorm

Strickles breaks down new cards from Tarkir: Dragonstorm that he thinks will be competitive or at the very least a ton of fun!

Strickles
March 21, 2025

Alchemy: Aetherdrift Set Review and Rebalance Reaction

Aetherdrift Alchemy Set Guides

Strickles breaks down Alchemy: Aetherdrift and the recent balances changes and how they will impact the format!

Strickles
March 7, 2025

Pro Tour Aetherdrift: Results, Fallout, and Thoughts

Aetherdrift Standard

Strickles reviews the results from Pro Tour Aetherdrift, and gives some thoughts on the format.

Strickles
February 28, 2025

Final Fantasy First Look – Card Review

News Standard Strategy

We got our first look at Final Fantasy cards, so let's break them down!

Strickles
February 21, 2025

Looking back at Foundations – Most Impactful Standard Cards

Standard Strategy

Aetherdrift is right around the corner, which means its time to look back on Foundations and reflect on the most impactful Standard cards from the set!

Strickles
February 7, 2025

New Decks for Aetherdrift Standard

Aetherdrift Deck Guides Standard

Strickles breaks down ten new Standard decks featuring cards from Aetherdrift!

Strickles
February 3, 2025

Top Aetherdrift Cards for Standard – Constructed Set Review

Aetherdrift Set Guides Standard

Strickles breaks down the top Aetherdrift cards for competitive Standard in this constructed set review!

Strickles
January 31, 2025

Aetherdrift Spoiler Review – Part Two

Aetherdrift News Set Guides

Aetherdrift Spoilers continue, and Strickles is here to talk about another batch of sweet new cards!

Strickles
January 29, 2025

Aetherdrift Spoiler Review – Part One

Aetherdrift News Set Guides

Aetherdrift spoilers are here, and with about half the set revealed, Strickles evaluates his favorite cards that have been spoiled so far!

Strickles
January 24, 2025

Boros Tokens – Alchemy Deck Guide

Alchemy Deck Guides

Learn how to play Boros Tokens in Alchemy with this deck guide that breaks down the key cards in the deck and provides extra tips and tricks!

Strickles
January 13, 2025

Best Standard Decks- Spotlight Series Atlanta Top 32 Breakdown

Standard Strategy

The best decks in Standard and a breakdown of the latest metagame in Magic: The Gathering.

Strickles
January 6, 2025

Impacts of Standard Rotation Changes – A Year and a Half In

Standard

How has Standard's rotation schedule change effected the format? Strickles discusses the direct impact on Standard and his thoughts on the format.

Strickles
December 30, 2024

Bo3 Alchemy Metagame Tier List and Rankings

Alchemy Tier Lists

The best MTG Arena Traditional Best of Three Alchemy (Bo3) decks in our meta tier list comes with the latest up to date decklists and descriptions.

Strickles
December 27, 2024

Bo1 Alchemy Metagame Tier List and Rankings

Alchemy Tier Lists

The best MTG Arena Best of One Alchemy (Bo1) decks in our meta tier list comes with the latest up to date decklists and descriptions.

Strickles
December 23, 2024

Standard Metagame Breakdown: Arena Championship 7

Standard Strategy

The best decks in Standard and a breakdown of the latest metagame in Magic: The Gathering.

Strickles
December 16, 2024

Hits and Misses from Pioneer Masters – Set Review

Explorer Set Guides

Get ready for Pioneer Masters with this Set Review going over the competitive and fun cards from the set!

Strickles
December 9, 2024

Selesnya Ramp – Alchemy Deck Guide

Alchemy Deck Guides

Learn how to play Selesnya Ramp in Alchemy, with a breakdown of the key cards and strategies the deck uses.

Strickles
December 2, 2024

Bo3 Standard Metagame Tier List and Rankings

Standard Tier Lists

The best MTG Arena Traditional Best of Three Standard (Bo3) decks in our meta tier list comes with the latest up to date decklists.

Strickles
November 29, 2024

Bo1 Standard Metagame Tier List and Rankings

Standard Tier Lists

The best MTG Arena Best of One Standard (Bo1) decks in our meta tier list comes with the latest up to date decklists.

Strickles
November 27, 2024

Top Decks for the Standard Qualifier Bo3 Play-In

Deck Guides Standard Strategy

Prepare for the Standard Qualifier Bo3 Play-In and Qualifier Weekend, with breakdowns of the top decks in the Standard Bo3 Metagame.

Strickles
November 22, 2024

Alchemy Banned and Rebalance Update: Its Impact on the Format

Alchemy News

Recent changes to Alchemy cards have made an impact on the format. Learn about that impact and see decklist you can try using buffed cards!

Strickles
November 18, 2024