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Streets of New Capenna Spoilers: Meet the Cabaretti
Table of ContentsWho Are the Cabaretti?Jetmir, Head of the MaestrosLegendary CabarettiThe Cabaretti Mechanic: AllianceOther Cabaretti Cards We’re drawing ever-closer to the release of MTG’s next set, Streets of New Capenna, and the preview season is starting to wrap up. The…
MTG: Arena Announcements, April 13, 2022
Table of ContentsJust for Fun: Streets of New Capenna QuizReminder: Streets of New Capenna Preorders Available NowReminder: New Options for Deck CosmeticsReminder: Alchemy BalancingUpcoming Events: Arena Open, Tinkerer’s CubeMTG Arena Announcements, April 13, 2022Available Now: Streets of New Capenna Preorder…
Lord Xander, the Collector May Revive A Standard Archetype That Hasn’t Seen Competitive Play In Years
Hello everyone! So far, we’ve already highlighted a bunch of sweet cards with Elspeth Resplendent, Ob Nixilis, the Adversary, Luxior, Giada’s Gift, Vivien on the Hunt, and Shadow of Mortality, but we still have more! While Ob Nixilis is one…
Standard Metagame Snapshot: Top Decks for the Week of April 13, 2022
Table of ContentsThis Week’s Top PerformersJeskai ComboEsper PlaneswalkersNaya RunesEsper MidrangeTemur AggroThe Deck’s Looking To Break In / Next Best OptionsRakdos AnvilJeskai MillAzorius ControlDecklists in this Article Hello everyone! We have started a new initiative last week, as we want you…
How Does Shadow of Mortality Compare to Its Predecessors?
Hello everyone! There has been an unbelievable amount of cool cards spoiled so far in Streets of New Capenna, and every time I think we’re seeing the last of the hotness, Wizards has to go and release another banger. There…
Vivien on the Hunt: Midrange Machine, Infinite Combo Enabler, or Both?
Hello everyone! On the Streets of New Capenna, we’ve already highlighted what Elspeth Resplendent was up to and where Ob Nixilis, the Adversary ranks as new cards. Heck, we even covered Elspeth’s newest weapon with Luxior, Giada’s Gift! However, I’d…
Early Top Mythic Decks – April 2022 Season
Table of ContentsTop Mythic Decks of the WeekHistoric: Bo1 Mono Red Aggro by Piccirko – #1 MythicStandard: Jeskai Hinata by Polipo86 – #1 MythicStandard: Rakdos Anvil by aihort / Rakdos Anvil by Omrithopter – #1 MythicAlchemy: Rakdos Despair by FivePawns…
Historic Golgari Food Deep Dive: The Ultimate Guide to Cat-Oven
Table of ContentsFOOD CORESACRIFICE SYNERGIESUTILITYLANDSSIDEBOARDBEST-OF-ONENOTABLE EXCLUSIONSPLAY STYLESEQUENCINGOPENING HANDSMATCHUPS AND SIDEBOARD GUIDEThe MirrorIzzet PhoenixAzorius ControlRakdos ArcanistAzorius Auras5c NivAggro DecksTIPS AND TRICKSCONCLUSION Hello everyone! Today I’ll be going over Golgari Food, a more recent evolution of the Cat-Oven archetype that is one…
Why Luxior, Giada’s Gift Is the Coolest Equipment Ever
Hello everyone! I have covered Elspeth Resplendent and Ob Nixilis, the Adversary so far, but we’re not done with sick cards yet! Now that Elspeth is back from the dead, she comes wielding not her famous , but instead, she…
Is Ob Nixilis, the Adversary Broken?
Hello everyone! I already covered Elspeth Resplendent and how good she is now that she’s escaped Theros’s underworld! However, Elspeth isn’t the only planeswalker to re-emerge in New Capenna! has been trying to take over the underground of New Capenna…
April 2022 Degen Open (Standard) – Top 8 Decklists and Metagame Breakdown
Table of ContentsMTG Arena Set Championship QualifiersMetagameTop 8 DecklistsDecklists in this Article MTG Arena Set Championship Qualifiers April 2022 The Pizza Box Open (Standard) – Top 8 Decklists and Metagame Breakdown GGtoor MTG Arena Cup #4 (Standard) – Top 8…
NRG Series $1,000 Arena Event (Historic) – Top 8 Decklists and Metagame Breakdown
Table of ContentsMTG Arena Set Championship QualifiersMetagameTop 8 DecklistsDecklists in this Article MTG Arena Set Championship Qualifiers April 2022 The Pizza Box Open (Standard) – Top 8 Decklists and Metagame Breakdown GGtoor MTG Arena Cup #4 (Standard) – Top 8…
Standard Mono Green Stompy Deck Guide: Smash Into Mythic
Table of ContentsCards from Kamigawa: Neon DynastyThe DeckPlaying the DeckCards Not IncludedSideboard GuideMono WhiteIzzet DragonsEnchantmentsMono GreenOrzhovControl DecksTips and TricksConclusion Fully updated for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Standard. Hello Planeswalkers, I am The MTG Hero. As the Standard metagame has settled somewhat,…
7 Win Alchemy Decklists from the April 2022 Qualifier Weekend – Day 2
This weekend was the Neon Dynasty Championship Qualifier Weekend, and the format was Alchemy. The format has seen some rebalancing for the Warriors and Elves archetype, but the other cards remained untouched. Black is showing dominance the current metagame, with…
How Good Is Elspeth Resplendent?
Hello everyone! There’s already a lot of super sweet cards spoiled from Streets of New Capenna, but one of the cards that’s been getting a whole lot of discussion is . Elspeth finally escaped her untimely demise from Heliod’s hands…
Standard Jeskai Mill Deck Guide: Stomp Standard With an Alchemy Deck
Table of ContentsPotential Inclusions / Notable ExclusionsSideboard GuideMono White AggroSelesnya MidrangeAzorius/Izzet/Jeskai ControlNaya EnchantmentsOrzhov/Esper MidrangeTips and TricksFinal Notes Some time ago a pro player said: “If you want to make an archetype work, see how that strategy is doing in other…
Streets of New Capenna Spoilers: Meet the Maestros
Table of ContentsWho Are the Maestros?Lord Xander, Head of the MaestrosLegendary MaestrosThe Maestros Mechanic: CasualtyOther Maestros Cards We’re coming up fast on the release of MTG’s next Standard set, Streets of New Capenna, and preview season is really starting to…
Historic Mardu Greasefang Combo – Featured Deck
Table of ContentsDecklistDeck InformationTips and Tricks Winning with style isn’t easy. Generally you just have to play your best cards, outvalue or outrace the opponent and then you just win? Yawn. Winning by playing a bunch of planeswalkers? Wake me…
Free MTG Arena Codes for Five Streets of New Capenna Family Sleeves
Streets of Capenna preview season has officially begun! The pre-order bundles are now also available in the store, and to celebrate, MTG Arena is giving out five free sleeves that you can claim – one for each of the five…
Ravnica Mixer Sealed Event Guide: Overview of Archetypes, Tips and Tricks
Table of ContentsEvent DetailsEvent RewardsBuilding Your SealedArchetypesWhite Blue AzoriusWhite Black OrzhovWhite Red BorosWhite Green SelesnyaBlue Black DimirBlue Red IzzetBlue Green SimicBlack Red RakdosBlack Green GolgariRed Green GruulTips and TricksWrap Up Are you ready to mix it up in the Guilded…
Three Underplayed Standard Decks That Are Way Better Than People Think
Standard has been more diverse than ever! With a bunch of metagame changes, there were some decks that were wrongfully left behind! What are the three decks that DoggertQBones will be making a strong comeback soon?
Streets of New Capenna Debut Stream
Table of ContentsAnnouncement StreamMechanicsBrokers – Shield CountersObscura – ConniveMaestros – CasualtyRiveteers – BlitzCabaretti – AllianceReturning Mechanic – HideawayThe Five Family HeadsThe Planeswalkers of New CapennaElspeth TirelVivien ReidOb NixilisThe Next Phyrexian Praetor – UrabaskThe Five CommandersThemes and ArtGolden Age and Gilded…
Five New Alchemy Decks With Alchemy: Kamigawa Changes
Table of ContentsWARRIORSEQUIPMENTELVESAZORIUS MAGECRAFTBANT PARTY Hello everyone! The Alchemy buffs that Wizards announced weeks ago are about to be live, and with that, an All Access Event to try them in! This series of buffs were mostly targeted around strengthening…
Alchemy Metagame Snapshot: Top Decks for the Week of April 7, 2022
Table of ContentsThis Week’s Top PerformersRakdos MidrangeRakdos SacrificeGrixis MidrangeThe Deck’s Looking To Break In / Next Best OptionsMardu MidrangeGruul WerewolvesNaya RunesIzzet MillDecklists in this Article Hello everyone! Starting with this week, we’re going to be acting upon a new initiative!…
Alchemy Rebalancing Review – April 7, 2022
Lots of new cards and lots of opinions! See what DoggertQBones thinks of the new Alchemy cards!
MTG: Arena Announcements, April 6, 2022
Table of ContentsStreets of New Capenna Preorders Going Live Tomorrow, April 7Deck Cosmetics Get an UpdateAlchemy BalancingThe Pro Tour ReturnsUpcoming Events: Arena Open, Tinkerer’s Cube, and Try the Latest ChangesNew Products: Mythic Boosters and Alchemy: Kamigawa BundleMTG Arena Announcements, April…
Historic Metagame Snapshot: Top Decks for the Week of April 6, 2022
Table of ContentsThis Week’s Top PerformersIzzet PhoenixGolgari FoodAzorius AurasThe Deck’s Looking To Break In / Next Best OptionsAzorius YorionRakdos ArcanistSelesnya EnchantressAzorius AffinityFive-Color Niv-MizzetDecklists in this Article Hello everyone! Starting with this week, we’re going to be acting upon a new…
Challenger Decks 2022 Showcase – Midweek Magic Event Guide and Decklists
Table of ContentsEvent DetailsEvent RewardsChallenger Decks 2022 DecklistsDecklists in this Article This week’s Midweek Magic is Challenger Showcase! Choose one of the four Challenger Decks 2022 and battle! These decks have been built for paper Magic for players to dive…
Standard Metagame Snapshot: Top Decks for the Week of April 5, 2022
Table of ContentsThis Week’s Top PerformersEsper PlaneswalkersRakdos AnvilBoros AggroOrzhov MidrangeThe Deck’s Looking To Break In / Next Best OptionsNaya RunesAzorius TempoTemur AggroGolgari MidrangeDecklists in this Article Hello everyone! Starting with this week, we’re going to be acting upon a new…
Standard Dimir Control Deck Guide
Table of ContentsIntroductionDecklistPotential Inclusions / Notable ExclusionsSideboard GuideMono White / Boros AggroAzorius / Jeskai ControlNaya RunesOrzhov / Esper MidrangeRakdos AnvilTips and TricksFinal Notes Dimir (Blue / Black) Control deck guide for the Standard format, fully updated for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty…
MTG Gets a Bit Wacky on April 1
Table of ContentsVisual GagMixed-Up SealedBeyond Arena While it’s certainly true that one should always take everything you read on the internet with a grain of salt, April first is the one day a year where we all have to remember…
My Top 5 Decks For Getting To Mythic Quickly – April 2022 Edition
Need decks to grind with? Look no further! DoggertQBones has another installment of his top 5 decks to hitting Mythic quickly with great lists and why you should play them yourself!
Dominaria Draft Guide
Table of ContentsEvent DetailsEvent RewardsThe FormatMechanicsHistoricKickerThe ArchetypesUR WizardsBW HistoricBR SacrificeGR Ramp/KickerUW FlyersUB ControlGW TokensGB SaprolingsUG RampRW Auras/EquipmentThe Best CardsWhiteBombsUncommonsCommonsBlueBombsUncommonsCommonsBlackBombsUncommonsCommonsRedBombsUncommonsCommonsGreenBombsUncommonsCommonsMulticolorBombsCard you should NEVER playArtifacts / KarnBombsOther Great ArtifactsSituationally GoodLandsConclusions Our ultimate Dominaria Draft Guide has been remastered into a single piece…
Dominaria Premier Draft Event: Overview of Archetypes, Tips and Tricks
Table of ContentsArchetypesWhite Blue FlyersWhite Black HistoricWhite Red Auras and EquipmentWhite Green Go WideBlue Black ControlBlue Red WizardsBlue Green RampBlack Red Removal ControlBlack Green SacrificeRed Green KickerTips and TricksWrap Up Dominaria is coming! One of the most beloved sets in…
The Pro Tour is Back! OP Announcement Details New Paths to the World Championship
Table of ContentsThe New Pro TourRegional Championship QualifiersRegional ChampionshipsPro Tours and the World ChampionshipSo What About Arena and Digital Play?Stream Q&A with William JensenWrapping Up Official competitive tournaments have been a part of the fabric of Magic: The Gathering since…
MTG: Arena Announcements and Alchemy Rebalancing, March 30, 2022
Table of ContentsAlchemy Rebalancing Unveiled – Rolling Out April 7Warriors:Arms ScavengerArmory VeteranDwarfhold ChampionBruenor BattlehammerExpedition SupplierGoma Fada VanguardKargan IntimidatorKargan WarleaderNahiri, Heir of the AncientsPlate ArmorElves:Tyvar KellHarald Unites the ElvesElderfang RitualistSkemfar AvengerCanopy TacticianHarald, King of SkemfarReturn Upon the TideThornmantle StrikerElderleaf MentorElven BowSkemfar…
The Top 3 Standard Decks for This Week – March 30, 2022
Standard decks get better and worse all the time and DoggertQBones doesn't want you to be behind the curve! Find out the top 3 decks for this week so you can plan against them or play them yourself!
Anatomy of an Archetype: Mono Red Artifacts in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Draft
Table of ContentsPlay StyleNavigating the draftTop 5 CommonsTop 3 UncommonsTop 3 RaresCurve considerationsAdjusting card gradesBump UpBump DownReplacementCard advantageCombos and SynergiesSplashingDeep vs shallowBiggest Trap CardsSideboardExample DeckWrap up Welcome back to Anatomy of an Archetype where I combine data analysis and over…
MaRo’s Streets of New Capenna Teaser is Here – And a Bonus Preview Card!
Table of ContentsA Mechanic Returns from the 00’s“A Draft Theme Caring About a Threshold in the Graveyard”Lots of Themes!A New Preview Card – Maestros Charm In anticipation of each new Premier (Standard-legal) Magic set, MTG’s head designer Mark Rosewater publishes…
Top Mythic Decks – March 2022 Season – Week 4
Table of ContentsTop Mythic Decks of the WeekAlchemy: Rakdos Anvil by crokeyz – #3 MythicHistoric: Bo1 Burn by Altheriax – #40 MythicHistoric: Golgari Food by TheNerdySteve – #47 MythicHistoric: Izzet Phoenix by Gianluca95 – #163 MythicAlchemy: Azorius Vehicles by A-Scooze…
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