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Bowmasters and Friends: the new Historic metagame after the rebalanced cards got reverted

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September Surprise: Hymn to Tourach in Historic

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Finding the best Fight Rigging list in Historic

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Slicing to Mythic in Historic with Ninjastill – Part 2

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MTG Arena Announcements – December 4, 2023

News

The weekly MTG Arena Announcement post has been published by Wizards of the Coast! Here’s the roundup of everything that is happening and upcoming on MTG Arena! In this edition: See below for details! Alchemy: Ixalan Arrives Tomorrow! There are 30…

DotGG
December 4, 2023

December 4, 2023 Banned and Restricted Announcement

News

Pioneer and Modern gets an update to the format with card bans and unbans! Explorer is also affected on MTG Arena.

DotGG
December 4, 2023

Alchemy: Ixalan – Card Spoilers, Set Information, Release Date, and More

Set Guides

Everything you need to know about MTG Arena's Alchemy: Ixalan set, including a complete card list, details, guides, and more.

DotGG
December 3, 2023

Standard Boros Convoke Deck and Sideboard Guide

Deck Guides Premium Standard Strategy

Learn how to play the Boros Convoke deck for Standard in this strategy guide, with card options, best of one version, including all the popular matchups and sideboard guide!

Skura
December 2, 2023

Helping Hand MtG Art from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan by Aldo Dominguez

Standard Azorius Mentor Deck and Sideboard Guide

Deck Guides Premium Standard Strategy

Learn how to play the Azorius Mentor deck for Standard in this strategy guide, with card options, best of one version, including all the popular matchups and sideboard guide!

Skura
December 2, 2023

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MTG Arena Mythic Decks of November 2023 – Week 4

News

Feeling lost on what to play this week? Try these innovative decks that players used to reach Mythic this season!

Vertyx
December 1, 2023

The Immortal Sun Historic Festival Event Guide and Best Decklists

Festival

This guide will contain everything you need to know about the Festival: The Immortal Sun Historic event, including the details, banned card list, rewards, and our exclusive sample decklists.

j2sjosh
November 29, 2023

MTGO Standard Challenge – November 25 & November 26, 2023 – Top 8 Decklists and Breakdown

Standard

Hi! My name is Vertyx and I will go over the top finishes of the Magic Online Standard Challenge that took place on the weekend: November 25th and November 26th 2023! November 25th, Top 8 Decks The first challenge is…

Vertyx
November 28, 2023

MTG Arena Announcements – November 27, 2023

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DotGG
November 27, 2023

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Standard Izzet Pirates Deck and Sideboard Guide

Deck Guides Standard Strategy

Learn how to play the Izzet Pirates deck for Standard in this strategy guide, with card options, best of one version, including all the popular matchups and sideboard guide!

Skura
November 26, 2023

Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal Art by Steve Prescott

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Draft Guide

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

Our in-depth guide to The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Draft, with the most important information you need to know about the format.

j2sjosh
November 25, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited Over and Underperformers Guide

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

In this guide, we go over the over and underperformers for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited.

j2sjosh
November 24, 2023

Standard Boros Aggro Deck and Sideboard Guide

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Learn how to play the Boros Aggro deck for Standard in this strategy guide, with card options, best of one version, including all the popular matchups and sideboard guide!

Skura
November 24, 2023

Best Commons and Uncommons, Hidden Gems, and Trap Cards for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

Gain an early edge of the format with the latest draft data from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan!

Sierkovitz
November 23, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Story Decks Festival Event Guide and Decklists

Festival

This guide will contain everything you need to know about the The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Story Decks Festival event, including the details, rewards, and decklists.

DotGG
November 23, 2023

MTG Arena Mythic Decks of November 2023 – Week 3

News

Feeling lost on what to play this week? Try these innovative decks that players used to reach Mythic this season!

Vertyx
November 23, 2023

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MTG Standard Top 5 Decks and Meta Tier List – November 2023 Update (The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Release)

Standard Strategy

The best 5 decks in Standard this week for Magic: The Gathering, our analysis, and an update to the Bo1 and Bo3 Meta Tier List.

Skura
November 22, 2023

MTGO Standard Challenge – November 18 & November 19, 2023 – Top 8 Decklists and Breakdown

Standard

Hi! My name is Vertyx and I will go over the top finishes of the Magic Online Standard Challenge that took place on the weekend: November 18th and November 19th 2023! November 18th, Top 8 Decks First challenge since the…

Vertyx
November 22, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Constructed – Midweek Magic Event Guide and Best Decklists

Midweek Magic

This guide will contain everything you need to know about the Midweek Magic: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Constructed event, including rewards and our exclusive sample decklists.

j2sjosh
November 21, 2023

Wayfarer’s Bauble Art by David Sondered – A Summary of Events

News

was one of the reprinted cards in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander set, given a new illustration by David Sondered, who has drawn 15 Magic: The Gathering card arts so far including this one. Lorenzo Lanfranconi Allegations On November…

DotGG
November 21, 2023

MTG Arena Announcements – November 20, 2023

News

The weekly MTG Arena Announcement post has been published by Wizards of the Coast! Here’s the roundup of everything that is happening and upcoming on MTG Arena! Now that The Lost Caverns of Ixalan has been released for a week,…

DotGG
November 20, 2023

The Top 5 Decks for the Historic Bo3 Play-In Event & Qualifier Weekend

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The best Historic Best of Three decks in the meta right now, to help you climb the ladder or prepare for the Qualifier Play-In or the Qualifier Weekend events!

Altheriax
November 17, 2023

Standard Meta Report – The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Week 1

Standard Strategy

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan is officially out! And with that, we’re looking at a brand new metagame, both on the ladder and in the Arena Events. Have the top three decks remained the same? Are there going to be…

Skura
November 17, 2023

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MTG Arena Mythic Decks of November 2023 – Week 2

News

Feeling lost on what to play this week? Try these innovative decks that players used to reach Mythic this season!

Vertyx
November 15, 2023

Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar MtG Art from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan by Marie Magny

2023.31.0 Patch Notes – The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Update

News

Game Update Highlights Notable Bug Fixes General Gameplay Store Now Available Bundles Jurassic World Full Art Lands © UCS LLC and Amblin Jurassic World Sleeves © UCS LLC and Amblin LCI Sticker Bundle Travel Poster Sleeves Crashing Giants: Borderless Card…

DotGG
November 14, 2023

50 New Decks with The Lost Caverns of Ixalan for Day 1

Alchemy Explorer Historic Modern Pioneer Standard Strategy

A variety of 50 Standard, Explorer, and Historic decks featuring the new cards from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan to conquer your opponents on the first day of the expansion!

DotGG
November 14, 2023

The Ancient One MtG Art from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan by Victor Adame Minguez

Top 5 Standard and Alchemy Decks for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Day 1

Alchemy Premium Standard Strategy

The best Standard and Alchemy cards and their decks going into The Lost Caverns of Ixalan!

Altheriax
November 14, 2023

Warden of the Inner Sky Art by Raoul Vitale - The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Magic: The Gathering

Top 5 Explorer and Pioneer Decks for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Day 1

Explorer Pioneer Premium Strategy

The best Explorer and Pioneer cards and their decks going into The Lost Caverns of Ixalan!

Altheriax
November 14, 2023

Top 5 Historic Decks for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Day 1

Historic Premium Strategy

The best Historic cards and their decks going into The Lost Caverns of Ixalan!

Altheriax
November 14, 2023

Breeches, Eager Pillager MtG Art from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan by Josu Hernaiz

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited Archetypes Guide and Example Decks

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

In this guide, we go over the 10 archetypes in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited, including example decks (archetype skeletons) for you to refer to.

j2sjosh
November 14, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited Removal Guide

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

In this in-depth article, Sierkovitz breaks down all the removal spells in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited to gain insight into the format, using the power of data!

Sierkovitz
November 13, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Combos and Synergies Guide

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

In this guide, we go over some combos and synergies for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI).

j2sjosh
November 12, 2023

Best Cards from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan: Constructed Review

Standard Strategy

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan is bringing a ton of super powerful cards into multiple formats across the board. They vary between removal, enablers, payoffs. They slot into existing archetypes but can also create their own. Let’s see which cards…

Skura
November 12, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited Set Review: Multicolored

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

J2SJosh reviews and rates every card from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) for limited!

j2sjosh
November 11, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Sealed and Prerelease Guide

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

In this guide, J2SJosh discusses how to build your sealed deck for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Prerelease or MTG Arena events, as well as some helpful tips and tricks.

j2sjosh
November 11, 2023

The Top 5 Decks for the Historic Bo1 Play-In Event

Events Historic Premium Strategy

The best Historic Best of One decks in the meta right now, to help you climb the ladder or prepare for the Qualifier Play-In event!

Altheriax
November 11, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Streamer Event

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Early Access Streamer Event – Standard Meta Impressions and Decklists for Day 1

Standard Strategy

I had the pleasure of getting Early Access to The Lost Caverns of Ixalan on Arena thanks to the Streamer Event. I could play Limited and Constructed as much as I wanted! I opted for Standard to test out the…

Skura
November 11, 2023

Theorycrafting the New The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Standard Meta

Standard Strategy

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan is about to release and with it a lot of spicy new cards. And as with every new set release, there is a high likelihood that the Standard format is going to be affected. But…

Skura
November 10, 2023

Captivating Cave Art by Lorenzo Lanfranconi - The Lost Caverns of Ixalan - Magic: The Gathering

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited Set Review: Artifacts and Lands

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

J2SJosh reviews and rates every card from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) for limited!

j2sjosh
November 10, 2023

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) Limited Set Review: Green

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI)

J2SJosh reviews and rates every card from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI) for limited!

j2sjosh
November 8, 2023

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