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Equipment Sacrificing Bug Exploit; Explorer Metagame Challenge Postponed

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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?

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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 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

MaRo’s March of the Machine Teaser Has Arrived

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On January 17, the official previews for March of the Machine will begin, due for release to MTG Arena on April 18! Some cards have been revealed already on its first look, which you can check out below if you…

DotGG
March 21, 2023

My Top 5 Historic Brews Going Into Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered – Full Bo1 and Bo3 Lists

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Looking for something fresh and powerful with Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered coming out? Check out DoggertQBones top 5 Historic brews with the new set with full Bo1 and Bo3 lists!

DoggertQBones
March 21, 2023

My Top 5 Explorer Brews Going Into Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered – Full Bo1 and Bo3 Lists

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Looking for something fresh and powerful with Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered coming out? Check out DoggertQBones top 5 Explorer brews with the new set with full Bo1 and Bo3 lists!

DoggertQBones
March 21, 2023

Shadows over Innistrad Remastered Limited Archetypes Guide and Example Decks

Shadows over Innistrad Remastered

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

j2sjosh
March 21, 2023

Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered – Card Spoilers, Set Information, Release Date, and More

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Everything you need to know about MTG Arena's Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered set, including a complete card list, details, guides, and more.

DoggertQBones
March 21, 2023

MTG Arena Announcements: March 20th, 2023

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Table of ContentsShadows over Innistrad Remastered Arrives Tomorrow!Discord Chat with Ian Adams and Jiachen “JC” TaoApril 1–2 Arena Open: Shadows over Innistrad RemasteredQualifier Play-In Best-of-One April 1Event ScheduleMidweek MagicQuick DraftOther EventsPremier Play ScheduleQualifier EventsAprilArena OpenMarch 2023 Ranked SeasonMarch 2023 Ranked…

DoggertQBones
March 20, 2023

Geist of Saint Traft Art by Igor Kieryluk

The Best Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered Cards for Historic & Explorer

Explorer Historic Strategy

In this freemium article, Altheriax explores the highest impact cards coming in Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered and what decks they could see play in!

Altheriax
March 20, 2023

Standard Izzet Tokens Deck Guide: Overwhelming Opponents with a Flood of Creatures

Deck Guides Standard

Looking for something fresh and powerful? Find out how a brand new deck idea from Skura went from him destroying his rank to him destroying people in his rank!

Skura
March 19, 2023

Descend upon the Sinful Art by Tyler Jacobson

Shadows over Innistrad Remastered Limited Mechanics

Shadows over Innistrad Remastered

Today we're looking at the mechanics of Shadows over Innistrad Remastered for the purposes of limited.

j2sjosh
March 19, 2023

Arena Championship 2 Metagame Breakdown and Decklists

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Table of ContentsMetagame BreakdownDecklists This weekend, many of Magic’s juggernauts will be battling out to see who can take home the coveted $30,000 prize. 31 players (initially 32, but unfortunately one could not attend) will be split between draft and…

DoggertQBones
March 18, 2023

Kethis, the Hidden Hand Art by Yongjae Choi

Historic Kethis Combo Deck Guide – Master Historic’s Breakout Combo Deck

Deck Guides Historic

Want to prove to the world how wrinkled your brain is? Well, you're in luck! Omri breaks down Kethis Combo, how you'll be rewarded with wins once you master the lines, and why it may even be a Tier 1 option!

Omrithopter
March 18, 2023

Shadows over Innistrad Remastered Limited Overview

Shadows over Innistrad Remastered

Today we're looking at the changes that were made to the remastered version of Shadows over Innistrad and how they will effect the limited environment.

j2sjosh
March 18, 2023

Crucias, Titan of the Waves by Filipe Pagliuso

The Top 5 Decks for the Historic Metagame Challenge

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Want to win the Historic Metagame Challenge? Who better to help than the king of Historic himself, Altheriax! Find out the 5 decks he would take into battle this weekend in order to secure all the packs in the world!

Altheriax
March 17, 2023

Standard Boros Invoke Premium Deck Guide – March 2023

Deck Guides Premium Standard

Want to go way over the top of midrange decks? DoggertQBones goes through the intricacies of Boros Invoke and why you should be playing it right now!

DoggertQBones
March 17, 2023

Standard Golgari Fight Rigging Deck Guide: Fighting Your Way Through The Metagame

Deck Guides Standard

Want some fresh that can still beat the best of them? Skura has your back! Learn about Golgari Fight Rigging and why this amazingly fun deck may be way more competitive than most people give it credit for!

Skura
March 16, 2023

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 78: Taking Your Medicine to Draft Better

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Welcome back to episode 78 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh dragged Chris back on to the show to discuss improving by playing a format you many not enjoy. We start out with our weekly update and bounty before…

j2sjosh
March 15, 2023

Historic Azorius Auras Deck Guide: The Menace Is Back

Deck Guides Historic

After being absent from the metagame for a long while, DoggertQBones says Auras is back with a vengeance! Learn about the build he easily took to high Mythic and why it's time to pick up the spiritdancers again!

DoggertQBones
March 14, 2023

The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth – The First Look

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Table of ContentsImportant DatesCharactersLocations/LandsScene CardsThe RingsCommander and Starter DecksBox ToppersProduct Spread One of the most beloved IPs ever, The Lord of the Rings, has finally melded with Magic for the first full Universes Beyond set! Today we got to see…

DoggertQBones
March 14, 2023

Shadows of the Past

Set Guides

Complete card list, schedule, and guide to Shadows of the Past, the bonus sheet for MTG Arena's Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered set.

DotGG
March 13, 2023

Historic #1 Mythic Azorius Metatect Artifact Aggro Deck Guide

Deck Guides Historic Premium

Alchemy cards are no stranger to Historic, but Altheriax hit rank 1 again with one of the new ones! Find out why Innovative Metatect can redefine the Artifacts archetype and how to play this like the master himself!

Altheriax
March 13, 2023

Standard Gruul Festival Deck Guide: Storming Through Standard With Dragons and Phyrexians

Deck Guides Standard

Sick of getting outmuscled in midrange mirrors? Skura has just the fix! Learn about Gruul Festival and why it may be time to go Green again in Standard!

Skura
March 11, 2023

The Top 5 Decks for the Bo3 Standard Play-In and Qualifier – March 2023

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Looking to crush the Bor Standard Play In and Qualifier? Magic's GOAT, PVDDR, is here to help! Find out the top 5 decks he would take into the event to take it all down!

PVDDR
March 11, 2023

Strixhaven: School of Mages Draft Guide

Strixhaven: School of Mages

Strixhaven: School of Mages draft is back for the next 2 weeks, so Professor J2Sjosh is here to give you an in-depth study guide to the format once again, with all the accumulated knowledge since its first release 2 years ago!

j2sjosh
March 10, 2023

Speed of Phyrexia: All Will Be One Limited: Fast Format and Furious Players

Phyrexia: All Will Be One

Sierkovitz dives into the Phyrexia: All Will Be One Limited data once again to evaluate the speed of the format and how to counteract it efficiently!

Sierkovitz
March 8, 2023

White Plume Adventurer Art by Joseph Weston

March 6, 2023 Banned and Restricted Announcement

News

Table of ContentsLegacyStandardPioneerModernVintage Wizards of the Coast released a Banned and Restricted Announcement, which has no changes relevant for MTG Arena (with the changes to Legacy being significant). However, Standard is briefly discussed as they deem the format to be…

DotGG
March 6, 2023

MTG Arena Announcements: March 6th, 2023

News

Table of ContentsExplorer Anthology 2 Store IssuePreorder Shadows over Innistrad Remastered Tomorrow!Shadows over Innistrad Remastered BundleThis Weekend: Play-In and Qualifier Weekend EventsArena Championship 2 Is Nearly Here!Unlock In-game Rewards with Hot Pockets®Vivien’s Hunt Preconstructed DeckVivien on the Hunt AvatarVivien, Arkbow…

DoggertQBones
March 6, 2023

Standard Mythic Esper Toxic Tempo Deck Guide – Ruin Their Fun!

Deck Guides Standard

In his premiere article, Dadbot goes into the intricacies of his successful brew, Esper Toxic! Find out why you may want to ditch Green in your Toxic shells and how it lines up against the rest of the metagame!

DadBot
March 5, 2023

South East Asia Regional Championship (Standard) – Top 16 Decklists and Metagame Breakdown

Standard

Table of ContentsMatchup MatrixTop 16 Decklists This weekend, there were many Regional Championships where a lot was on the line. With the full top 8 getting Pro Tour Invites and the top two getting Worlds Invites, you can assure that…

DoggertQBones
March 5, 2023

Japan/Korea Regional Championship (Standard) – Top 16 Decklists and Metagame Breakdown

Standard

Table of ContentsMatchup MatrixTop 16 Decklists Yesterday, there were many Regional Championships where a lot was on the line. With the full top 8 getting Pro Tour Invites and the top two getting Worlds Invites, you can assure that players…

DoggertQBones
March 5, 2023

Phyrexia: All Will Be One (ONE) Limited Tier List

Phyrexia: All Will Be One Tier Lists

Ratings and tier list of all Phyrexia: All Will Be One (ONE) cards for limited (sealed and draft). Updated regularly.

j2sjosh
March 5, 2023

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 77: Winning with Dimir in ONE with Dafore

Limited

Welcome back to episode 77 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh convinced Dafore to come on to talk about his recent success with drafting Dimir in ONE. We start out with our weekly update and bounty before jumping into…

j2sjosh
March 4, 2023

Explorer Mono Blue Mill Deck Guide: Perfecting the Opponent’s Minds

Deck Guides Explorer

Love making your opponents lose their mind? Skura is here to say that it's too easy now! Find out why Mill is a viable strategy in Explorer and the best practices to play it like a master day one!

Skura
March 4, 2023

Eight Things You Need to Know to Succeed at the Arena Open

Phyrexia: All Will Be One Premium

Looking to win the Arena Open this weekend? Who better to ask than PVDDR for help! Find out the eight most important things he learned testing for the Pro Tour and why old Limited conventions may not work here!

PVDDR
March 4, 2023

The Top 5 Decks for the Bo1 Standard Play-In Event – March 2023

Premium Standard Strategy

Looking to crush the Bo1 Standard Play In? Our expert Standard expert, DoggertQBones, is here to help! Find out his top 5 decks that he's considering to take into the event, why you may want to pick them, and what you should be considering!

DoggertQBones
March 3, 2023

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