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March of the Machine Limited Set Review: Blue

March of the Machine

J2SJosh reviews and rates every Blue March of the Machine card for limited!

j2sjosh
April 7, 2023

Explorer Selesnya Angels Premium Deck Guide – April 2023

Deck Guides Explorer Premium

Looking to smash some of those pesky creature decks? DoggertQBones is here to give you the exact deck you need! Find out what the best list for Angels is and why it's so well positioned right now in Explorer!

DoggertQBones
April 6, 2023

Elspeth's Smite Art from March of Machine by Livia Prima

March of the Machine Limited Set Review: White

March of the Machine

J2SJosh reviews and rates every White March of the Machine card for limited!

j2sjosh
April 6, 2023

March of the Machine Teferi Art by Billy Christian

March of the Machine – Card Spoilers, Set Information, Release Date, and More

Set Guides

Table of ContentsMarch of the Machine Set DetailsMarch of the Machine Key DatesMarch of the Machine MasteryMarch of the Machine CardsMultiverse LegendsMarch of the Machines: The Aftermath Magic: The Gathering’s upcoming expansion, March of the Machine is expected to arrive…

DotGG
April 5, 2023

March of the Machine Mastery

Guides

Phyrexia: All Will Be One Mastery details, including rewards and a guide on how to climb the levels.

DotGG
April 5, 2023

Multiverse Legends

Set Guides

Complete card list and guide to Multiverse Legends, the bonus sheet for MTG Arena's March of the Machine set.

DotGG
April 5, 2023

Explorer Rakdos Midrange Premium Deck Guide – April 2023

Deck Guides Explorer Guides Premium

It's not easy piloting the best midrange deck in the format, so let DoggertQBones help! Find out what makes Rakdos Midrange so powerful and the tips you need to know to succeed with it!

DoggertQBones
April 5, 2023

Is Rampaging Raptor Truly the New Questing Beast?

News

Rampaging Raptor is considered by many to be the new Questing Beast, but does DoggertQBones agree? Find out if Raptor will be the second coming of the Legendary beast or if it's already being overhyped!

DoggertQBones
April 4, 2023

Kroxa and Kunoros – Commander Card Or Standard Staple?

News

Kroxa and Kuronos is one of the flashiest cards coming out of March of the Machine, but will it simply be a Commander classic or does it have the chops to make it in Standard?

DoggertQBones
April 4, 2023

Portal to Phyrexia Art by Svetlin Velinov

Standard Boros Reanimator Ramp Deck Guide: Dominate The Competition

Deck Guides Standard

Looking to go way bigger than everyone else? Let Skura show you how! While Boros Reanimator is nothing new, find out why Skura believes adding the Ramp element makes this deck feel completely new and better!

Skura
April 4, 2023

Innistrad Constructed – Midweek Magic Event Guide and Decklists

Midweek Magic

This guide will contain everything you need to know about the March 2023 Midweek Magic: On the Edge event, including rewards and our exclusive sample decklists.

DoggertQBones
April 4, 2023

Falkenrath Aristocrat Art by Igor Kieryluk

Shadows over Innistrad Remastered Morbid and Macabre! Limited Overview

Shadows over Innistrad Remastered

Today we're looking at how the weekly Shadows of the Past rotation to Morbid and Macabre! affects the SIR limited format.

j2sjosh
April 4, 2023

Alchemy Rebalancing for April 4th, 2023

News

Table of ContentsNinjasDefensive Tools With tomorrow’s patch, we will get a brand new round of Alchemy buffs! Sometimes these include nerfs, but most of them have been pure buffs and this iteration is no different! This time, the Alchemy team…

DoggertQBones
April 3, 2023

MTG Arena Announcements: April 3rd, 2023

News

Table of ContentsMarch of the Machine Preorder BundlesChandra Pack BundleWrenn Play BundleElspeth Pass BundleAlchemy Rebalances for April 4Watch Early Access for March of the Machine April 13–14Are You a Magic Content Creator?Catapult into Competitive Magic This WeekendShadows of the Past…

DoggertQBones
April 3, 2023

Is Sunfall the Best Standard Board Wipe Ever?

News

A new wrath is here and DoggertQBones is already making a bold proclamation! Find out why he believes Sunfall may end up being the best wrath ever for Standard!

DoggertQBones
April 3, 2023

Historic Jund Midrange Deck Guide: The Best Threats and Interaction

Deck Guides Historic

Looking to play one of the breakout decks of the Arena Championship? DadBot goes over his iteration of Jund Midrange and why playing the best threats and interaction is an unsurprisingly strong strategy!

DadBot
April 3, 2023

9 Things You Should Know to Acquire and Incorporate Data to your MTG Preparation

Premium Strategy

Data is all around us, but how do you use it? Let PV show you how! Find out the best ways to use data in your practice and what common pitfalls you need to avoid to find success!

PVDDR
April 2, 2023

Shadows over Innistrad Remastered Arena Open Guide

Premium Shadows over Innistrad Remastered

In this guide, we go over everything you need to know for the Shadows over Innistrad Remastered Limited Arena Open with the Fatal Flashback! Shadows of the Past bonus sheet.

j2sjosh
April 1, 2023

The Top 5 Decks for the Best of One (Bo1) Explorer Play In

Explorer Premium

Need a deck for the Bo1 Explorer Play In? Let DoggertQBones help! Find out his top 5 picks for the event and the exact reasons on why each selection may be the perfect fit for you!

DoggertQBones
April 1, 2023

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Creature Types in Magic: The Gathering: On the Origin of Multiverse Species

Strategy

Our Limited data expert, Sierkovitz has an important message to share to everybody about creatures in Magic: The Gathering and how they are classified.

Sierkovitz
April 1, 2023

Why Hidetsugu and Kairi Is Going To Create A Combo Deck In Multiple Formats!

News

The Kamigawa team up is here and DoggertQBones says it's going to herald new combo decks! Find out what makes Hidetsugu and Kairi so potent and what combo it's going to enable!

DoggertQBones
March 31, 2023

Vintage Restricted Card Returns In March Of The Machine! – Analyzing Monastery Mentor

News

There's been a flood of new spoilers, but DoggertQBones wants to look at an old favorite coming back! Find out how good he believes Monastery Mentor is in the present day!

DoggertQBones
March 31, 2023

Explorer Abzan Greasefang Premium Deck Guide – March 2023

Deck Guides Explorer Premium

Looking to crush Explorer? What better way to do that than it's best combo deck, Abzan Greasefang! Let DoggertQBones take you through the best list, mulligans, sideboarding, and tips for mastering Greasefang!

DoggertQBones
March 30, 2023

March of the Machines Debut – 24 New Cards Revealed and Beloved Reprints!

News

Table of ContentsElesh NornMerciless RepurposingEtali, Primal ConquerorPolukranos RebornGlissa, Herald of PredationTraumatic RevelationRealmbreaker, the Invasion TreeInvasion of FioraInvasion of IkoriaInvasion of New PhyrexiaBorborygmos and FblthpZurgo and OjutaiQuintorius, LoremasterSword of Once and FutureBoon-Bringer ValkyrieSeal from ExistenceTranscedant MessageStoke the FlamesNegateMonastery MentorElspeth’s SmiteMirrodin AvengedPromosNorn’s…

DoggertQBones
March 29, 2023

Ulrich of the Krallenhorde Art by Slawomir Maniak

Shadows over Innistrad Remastered: Analyzing Early Data to Win More Drafts

Shadows over Innistrad Remastered

First dive into the data of Shadows over Innistrad Remastered Limited: What is peculiar about SIR packs, which colors are the strongest, most open and underdrafted. Which color pairs do best and what cards allow them to do so. I look at the best cards in each color / color pair, at the hidden gems that have high win rate but Arena users are not drafting them highly. At least not yet.

Sierkovitz
March 29, 2023

March of the Machine Leaks

News

Table of ContentsBattleBackupIncubateCommanderCommandersPlanechaseLegendsPromosSource Magic: The Gathering’s next expansion March of the Machine is right around the corner once again, due to be released to MTG Arena on April 18, 2023: Some cards have been previewed already, with the first Battle…

DotGG
March 29, 2023

2023.24.40 Patch Notes – Ninja’s Kunai Bug Finally Fixed! Bug Abusers Will Face Justice Soon!

News

Table of ContentsGame Update HighlightsNotable Bug FixesUpcoming MTG Arena EventsGeneralBug FixesGeneralGameplay After a long weekend of player’s abusing the bug with , it has finally been fixed! For those unaware, what the bug allowed was players to sacrifice their entire…

DoggertQBones
March 28, 2023

The First Battle Card Is Revealed! Analyzing Invasion of Zendikar

News

Hello everyone! Today the very first Battle card was previewed, so not only do we get a new card to look at, but a whole new mechanic! Let’s take a look at Invasion of Zendikar! First let’s break down the…

DoggertQBones
March 28, 2023

Explorer Mono Blue Spirits Premium Deck Guide – March 2023

Deck Guides Explorer Guides Premium

Unsure where to start in Explorer? DoggertQBones believe you should then start with one of the best decks! Learn how to tackle the most common matchups and what you need to know to fly your way to victory!

DoggertQBones
March 28, 2023

MTG Arena Announcements: March 27th, 2023

News

Table of ContentsMarch of the Machine Preorder Bundles on Sale Tomorrow!Chandra Pack BundleWrenn Play BundleElspeth Pass BundleChanges to the New Player ExperienceRide the Premier Play Wave to Arena Championship 3!This WeekendNext WeekendShadows of the Past This Week: Fatal Flashback!Emrakul’s Journey…

DoggertQBones
March 27, 2023

The Wandering Emperor Art by William Arnold

Standard Jeskai Control Deck Guide: Let’s Pass the Turn Together

Deck Guides Standard

Miss the days of hard control? Skura doesn't think you have to anymore! Find out why now may be a good time to go back to the golden days of draw go control and why Jeskai is the best color combination to do it.

Skura
March 26, 2023

Standard Dimir Ninjas Deck Guide: Ninjutsu Your Way to Victory

Deck Guides Standard

Continuing his spree of new tribal decks, Skura looks towards Kamigawas hallmark tribe, Ninjas! Find out why he believes Ninjas deserves to be looked at again and what the best way to build them is!

Skura
March 25, 2023

How Good Is Wrenn and Realmbreaker?

News

As a surprise spoiler, Elspeth has gotten a glow up (literally) and turned into an Archangel! Is she as powerful as she looks, or will she not make the cut in Standard?

DoggertQBones
March 24, 2023

Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Art by G-Host Lee - Dominaria United

Standard Orzhov Clerics Deck Guide: Gain Life While Taking It

Deck Guides Standard

While many players believe Soldiers is the only viable tribal deck, Skura thinks otherwise! Find out why he thinks Clerics should be more popular than they are and how to construct the best list utilizing them!

Skura
March 24, 2023

Equipment Sacrificing Bug Exploit; Explorer Metagame Challenge Postponed

News

What's the deal with Ninja's Kunai, Blazing Torch, and Citizen's Crowbar and the one turn kill combo bug?

DotGG
March 23, 2023

Is Archangel Elspeth As Powerful As It Looks?

News

As a surprise spoiler, Elspeth has gotten a glow up (literally) and turned into an Archangel! Is she as powerful as she looks, or will she not make the cut in Standard?

DoggertQBones
March 23, 2023

MTG Arena Budget Historic Decks for Beginners

Guides Historic

The best budget decks for Historic, with cheap common and uncommon cards only.

Altheriax
March 23, 2023

Sideboarding in Limited

Limited Strategy

Sideboarding is an understudied aspect of Limited and often an afterthough. Sierkovitz uses the power of data to look at how we should sideboard, what cards are best sideboard options, and which cards are underperforming!

Sierkovitz
March 23, 2023

Historic #2 Mythic Rakdos Goblins Premium Deck Guide

Deck Guides Historic Premium

Do you like winning through aggression, combos, or both? Altheriax hit rank one yet again, this time with his favorite tribe: Goblins! Find out why this new build is the build of the future and how to sideboard against the best the meta has to offer!

Altheriax
March 22, 2023

MTG Arena Budget Explorer Decks for Beginners

Explorer Guides

The best budget decks for Explorer, with cheap common and uncommon cards only.

Altheriax
March 22, 2023

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