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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

September 19, 2026September 19, 2026

Finding the best Fight Rigging list in Historic

September 15, 2026September 16, 2026

Slicing to Mythic in Historic with Ninjastill – Part 2

September 11, 2026September 16, 2026

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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

With the March of the Machine story hitting it’s conclusion, we had a Debut stream today where we got a bunch more spoilers for the new set! With it coming to Arena in around two weeks, there’s no more exciting…

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

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 card revealed earlier…

DotGG
March 29, 2023

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

News

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 board and deal three damage for each permanent sacrificed. This allowed…

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

Arena announcements are here again, and this week, we have a bunch of great announcements! We have dates for new qualifier events, a brand new play queue for new players, and the Preorder bundles available tomorrow! March of the Machine…

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

MaRo’s March of the Machine Teaser Has Arrived

News

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

Explorer Premium Strategy

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

Explorer Premium Strategy

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

Set Guides

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

News

Arena announcements are here again! Not only do we have Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered coming out tomorrow, but plenty of premier events on the horizon as well! Shadows over Innistrad Remastered Arrives Tomorrow! Innistrad haunts MTG Arena once more when…

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

News

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 Historic to see who…

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

Events Historic Premium

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

Limited

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

News

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 the First Look at the set and see some beloved and…

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

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