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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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MTGO Standard Challenge – April 30, 2023 – Top 8 Decklists

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: April 30, 2023 and April 29, 2023. With rotation looming and 8 set worth of…

Vertyx
May 3, 2023

Omnath, Locus of All Art from March of the Machine by Helge C. Balzer

March of the Machine Constructed – Midweek Magic Event Guide and Best Decklists

Midweek Magic

This guide will contain everything you need to know about the Midweek Magic: March of the Machine Constructed event, including rewards and our exclusive new and improved decklists!

j2sjosh
May 2, 2023

Guardian of Ghirapur Art by Cynthia Sheppard

MTGO Standard Challenge – April 29, 2023 – Top 8 Decklists

Standard

Hi! My name is Vertyx and I will go over the top finishes of the Magic Online Standard Challenge that took place on April 29, 2023, two weeks into the release of March of the Machine. With rotation looming and…

Vertyx
May 2, 2023

Yargle and Multani Art from March of the Machine by Lisa Heidhoff

MTG Arena Announcements – May 1, 2023

News

The weekly MTG Arena Announcement post has been published by Wizards of the Coast! This week has the usual upcoming event schedule, with a second Arena Open for March of the Machine announced for the month that may include March…

DotGG
May 1, 2023

Historic Artisan Festival Event Guide and Best Decklists

Festival

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

j2sjosh
May 1, 2023

Historic #4 Mythic Boros Creativity Tokens Deck and Sideboard Guide

Deck Guides Historic Premium

Learn how to play the latest version of Historic Boros Creativity in this in-depth 6600-word deck and sideboard guide, which takes the combo to the next level with more powerful token generators and better mana base.

Altheriax
April 30, 2023

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 81: Navigating March of the Machine Drafts

Limited

Welcome back to episode 81 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh managed to get Chris to sit down to do a couple of drafts together. We start out with our weekly update and bounty before we jump right into…

j2sjosh
April 29, 2023

Arena Open Primer: Best Limited Cards and Sealed Stars in MOM

March of the Machine

Late with your Open prep? No problem. Sierkovitz gives you a quick run-down which cards to look out for and which cards to avoid in MOM Limited according to data.

Sierkovitz
April 29, 2023

March of the Machine Limited Combos and Synergies Guide

March of the Machine

In March of the Machine, there are a lot of cards that work well together. In this guide, we introduce little pockets of synergy that can help your deck perform better than the sum of its parts.

j2sjosh
April 29, 2023

MTG Standard Top 10 Decks and Meta Tier List – April 28, 2023

Standard Strategy

The best 10 decks in Standard this week for Magic: The Gathering, our analysis, and an update to the Bo1 and Bo3 Meta Tier List.

Skura
April 28, 2023

Halo Forager Art from March of the Machine by Kevin Sidartha

March of the Machine Draft Guide

March of the Machine

J2Sjosh is here to give you an in-depth guide to March of the Machine drafts ahead of the Arena Open!

j2sjosh
April 26, 2023

Standard Orzhov Phyrexians Deck and Sideboard Guide

Deck Guides Standard

Orzhov Phyrexians is a new aggressive deck archetype thanks to the new March of the Machine cards! Take advantage of the early meta with this fun deck.

Skura
April 26, 2023

MTGO Standard League – April 24, 2023

Standard

MTGO Standard League 5-0 decklists and results. View on MTGMeta.io.

DotGG
April 25, 2023

MTG Arena Announcements – April 24, 2023

News

The weekly MTG Arena Announcement post has been published by Wizards of the Coast! This week has the usual upcoming event schedule, most notably the Arena Open this weekend. Check out the original source post here or the transcript below.…

DotGG
April 24, 2023

Standard Boros Heroic Deck and Sideboard Guide

Deck Guides Standard

Climb the Standard ladder heroically with our Deck Guide for Boros Heroic: Target your creatures with spells that grow them, and blitz down your opponents out of nowhere!

Skura
April 24, 2023

Underperformers and Overperformers of March of the Machine Limited

March of the Machine

What cards have exceeded expectations and came up short in the March of the Machine draft meta? We update a bunch of card ratings in our Limited Tier List and explain how these cards have been performing so far.

j2sjosh
April 24, 2023

MTGO Standard Challenge – April 23, 2023

Standard

MTGO Standard Challenge decklists and results. View on MTGMeta.io.

DotGG
April 24, 2023

Standard Izzet Prowess Deck Guide: Spearing through the Metagame with Prowess

Deck Guides Standard

Miss the good old days of tempo decks in Standard? Skura thinks you don't have to anymore! Learn why Izzet Prowess is Standard's hottest new tempo deck and why combining crazy pressure with interaction can be the formula to success!

Skura
April 23, 2023

Magic: The Gathering 2023 Release Schedule

News

MTG Arena's complete set release schedule and their events.

DotGG
April 23, 2023

Standard Esper Mentor Deck Guide: Win Games with Monk-Like Discipline

Deck Guides Standard

Want to play Legacy in Standard? Learn about Skura's take on Esper Mentor and why this Vintage restricted card has what it takes in MOM Standard!

Skura
April 22, 2023

March of the Machine Removal Guide for Limited: Conditional Removal, Tempo and Sweepers

March of the Machine

Sierkovitz dives into the conditional removal, tempo, and sweeper spells of March of the Machine Limited format: What you should play around and look out for!

Sierkovitz
April 22, 2023

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 80: March of the Machine First Impressions

Limited

Welcome back to episode 78 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh dragged Chris back on to the show to discuss how the start of March of the Machine draft has been treating them. We start out with our weekly…

j2sjosh
April 22, 2023

The Top 5 Decks To Play In The Standard Metagame Challenge

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***PREMIUM*** Not sure what to play for the Standard Metagame Challenge? Let PV help! Find out his top 5 decks that he would play to absolutely dominate this iteration of the Standard Metagame Challenge!

PVDDR
April 21, 2023

March of the Machine: The Aftermath Leaks – Collector Boosters Box Opening (Updated)

News

Most cards from March of the Machine: The Aftermath has been leaked by a YouTube channel that opened a box of its Collector Boosters.

DotGG
April 20, 2023

2023.25.00 Patch Notes – March of the Machine Update

News

Find out everything new with MTG Arena's latest update, including all the new cards for March of the Machine.

DotGG
April 19, 2023

Standard Mono Red Burn Deck Highlight

Standard Strategy

For our second MOM deck highlight, DoggertQBones examines a deck as old as Magic itself! Learn about the newest build of Mono Red Burn and why it may be time to start chucking burn spells!

DoggertQBones
April 19, 2023

Errant and Giada Art by Cristi Balanescu

Standard Azorius Angels Deck Highlight

Standard Strategy

The first MOM Deck Highlight is here and we have a spicy one right off the bat! Find out how Angels is being constructed and why you should be looking to play it!

DoggertQBones
April 18, 2023

50 New Decks with March of the Machine for Day 1

Explorer Historic Standard

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

DoggertQBones
April 18, 2023

The Top 5 Most Promising New Standard Decks With March Of The Machine

Premium Standard Strategy

March of the Machine is here, but where to start? PV can help! Find out the five decks that seemed promising from the early access event, why he liked them, and what you can expect from the new meta!

PVDDR
April 18, 2023

My Top 5 Standard Brews Going Into March of the Machine – Full Bo1 and Bo3 Lists

Premium Standard Strategy

New set time is always the time for brews, but that doesn't mean you have to play weak ones! Find out which decks, out of all his ideas, DoggertQBones believes are his top brews going into March of the Machine and why they have a high chance of succeeding!

DoggertQBones
April 18, 2023

My Top 5 Standard Decks Going Into March of the Machine – Full Bo1 and Bo3 Lists

Premium Standard Strategy

Don't know what to play when March of the Machine comes out? Afraid your brew may get dismantled? Fear not! DoggertQBones explains what he believes the top 5 decks going into the new Standard meta are going to be so you'll be steps ahead of the competition!

DoggertQBones
April 18, 2023

The Top 12 Standard Cards in March Of The Machine

Premium Standard Strategy

The full spoiler is out, and with so many cards to look at, we need the illustrious PVDDR to help us out! Find out what he believes the best cards in the set are and why this set's best card isn't even a Rare or Mythic!

PVDDR
April 18, 2023

Sculpted Perfection March of the Machine Art by Chris Seaman

March of the Machine Archetypes Guide and Example Decks

March of the Machine

In this guide, we go over the 10 archetypes in March of the Machine Limited, including example decks (archetype skeletons) for you to refer to.

j2sjosh
April 18, 2023

The Best March of the Machine Cards for Historic & Explorer

Explorer Historic Strategy

March of the Machine is out and Altheriax wants to show you its potential! Find out all the cards he believes could make a splash in Arena's older formats and where you would look to play them!

Altheriax
April 17, 2023

MTG Arena Release Notes – March of the Machine

News

Tomorrow April 18th, March of the Machine, the final expansion in the Dominaria saga, is coming onto MTG Arena! With its arrival, we’ll be treated to a host of new cards, mechanics, and even events for players to sink their…

DoggertQBones
April 17, 2023

MTG Arena Announcements: April 17th, 2023

News

Arena announcements are here again, and this week, we have a bunch of great announcements! March of the Machine comes to Arena tomorrow, a Standard Metagame Challenge this weekend, and much more! March of the Machine Out Tomorrow! The end…

DoggertQBones
April 17, 2023

Many Faces of Monastery Mentor With March of the Machine

Alchemy Explorer Historic Standard Strategy

Monastery Mentor is one of Skura's favorite cards, so he wants to break it! Find out the six shells he's looking towards to leverage Monastery Mentor to its full potential.

Skura
April 17, 2023

March of the Machine Limited Mechanics Guide

March of the Machine

Guide on the mechanics of March of the Machine and how they apply to limited.

j2sjosh
April 17, 2023

Seven Battle Decks With March of the Machine

Alchemy Explorer Historic Standard Strategy

Battle is the newest permanent type, and Skura thinks there's plenty to do with them! Find out his top seven decks that utilize battles in a unique and powerful way!

Skura
April 16, 2023

Ghalta and Mavren MtG Art from March of the Machine by Zezhou Chen

Eight Team Up Decks With March of the Machine

Alchemy Explorer Historic Standard Strategy

So many team ups, so many possibilities! Skura goes over his favorite eight team ups from March of the Machine and gives a great list for each of them!

Skura
April 16, 2023

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