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Secret Lair x Street Fighter Sleeves on MTG Arena
Way back in October, Wizards of the Coast made waves in the community by announcing a number of a steady stream of crossover products would be coming to MTG in 2022. Throughout the course of the year, we’ll be seeing…
Standard Metagame Analysis – Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Week 3
Table of ContentsTournamentsBiggest Deck(s)Mono-White AggroNaya RunesJeskai ComboMeta PredictionsWhat I’d Play Tournaments It’s the third week of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty standard, and while there’s still a good few tournaments, they’re starting to slow down and get a little smaller. Since the…
Standard/Alchemy Bant Restoration Deck Guide: A Wrath a Day Keeps the Creatures Away!
Do you like winning the game in one huge turn while controlling the game beforehand? If so, DoggertQBones has the deck for you! Bant Restoration is synergistic, powerful, fun, and extremely good at beating up creature decks!
March 7, 2022 Banned and Restricted Announcement: Lurrus Banned from Modern and Pioneer
Table of ContentsA Controversial MechanicLurrus Removed from Modern and PioneerThe Future of Lurrus in HistoricPauper ChangesMarch 7, 2022 Banned and Restricted AnnouncementModernPioneerCompanionsPauper This morning, Wizards of the Coast took the MTG community by surprise by announcing a new set of…
Standard Selesnya Ramp Deck Guide – Outmuscle The Meta
Table of ContentsCard ChoicesCreaturesEnchantmentsSorceriesPlaneswalkersArtifactsLandsNotable Card ExclusionsMatchups and Sideboard GuideOrzhov and MarduMono Green StompyMono White AggroMono-Red AggroIzzet / JeskaiNaya and Seleynsa EnchantmentsBlue / White/Black Control decksTips and Tricks Hello fellow gamers. Doesn’t it feel like certain colors on the color-pie of…
Top Early-Season Mythic Decks – March 2022 Season – Week 1
Table of ContentsStandard Top Mythic Decks of the WeekJeskai Dragons by Noriyuki Mori – #10 MythicNaya Runes by Hello Good Game – #13 MythicRakdos by OzymandiasMTG – #24 MythicHistoric Top Mythic Decks of the WeekRakdos Anvil by Altheriax – #1…
Esper Midrange Deck Guide: The Next Evolution of Orzhov
Table of ContentsPotential Inclusions / Notable ExclusionsSideboard GuideIzzet/Esper ControlOrzhov ControlRakdos AnvilMono Green/Mono White/Mono Red AggroNaya Runes/Enchantment VariantsTips and TricksFinal Notes Without a doubt, Orzhov is one of the most emblematic archetypes in Standard since Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. The…
Conjure Mechanic
Table of ContentsReminder TextDescriptionCardsJumpstart: Historic HorizonsAlchemy: InnistradAlchemy: KamigawaDecksAlchemyHistoric Reminder Text A conjured card is added to the game. Description Conjure is a digital-only, Magic: The Gathering Arena exclusive keyword action mechanic first introduced in Jumpstart: Historic Horizons. Conjure creates cards out of thin air as…
Seek Mechanic
Table of ContentsReminder TextDescriptionCardsJumpstart: Historic HorizonsAlchemy: InnistradAlchemy: KamigawaDecksAlchemyHistoric Reminder Text To seek a card, put one at random from your library into your hand. Description Seek is a digital-only, Magic: The Gathering Arena exclusive keyword action mechanic first introduced in Jumpstart: Historic Horizons. A card…
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Standard Jeskai Combo Deck Guide: Storming in Standard
Table of ContentsTHE DECK:THE COMBO:SPELLS:CREATURES:SIDEBOARD:PLAY STYLE:MATCHUPS:Izzet/Jeskai Control:Naya Runes:Orzhov/Esper Midrange:Mono-White Aggro:Mono-Green Aggro:TIPS AND TRICKS:CONCLUSION: Hello everyone! Today I’ll be going over Jeskai Storm, a control-combo deck built around and . This deck made its debut in the hands of cftsoc, who…
Neon Arcade Event Guide and Decklists
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My Top 5 Decks to Getting to Mythic Quickly – March 2022 Edition
Hello everyone! Today we’re doing a little spin on a Premium series I’m privy to do, my top 5 decks for the month! Generally I do these articles at the end of the month to help people make a last…
The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 33: Seeing Red in NEO with TaJoordan
Welcome back to episode 33 of the Draft Lab Podcast where I…wait…yes I said I and not we…well Chris was too busy with Elden Ring this week, just like approximately half of the people I know right now. Instead I…
Streets of New Capenna: Early Card Previews and Set Info – The Tri-Land Cycle is Complete!
Table of ContentsThe Five Families of New CapennaStreets of New Capenna Set SymbolsStreets of New Capenna Product PackagingNew Card Previews – The Tri-Lands Return!Jetmir’s GardenRaffine’s TowerSpara’s HeadquartersXander’s LoungeZiatora’s Proving GroundBrokers AscendancyStreets of New Capenna Full Art Basic Lands:Stranger Things Secret…
Historic #1 Mythic RB Anvil Sacrifice Deck Guide: The Best Iteration of Sacrifice
Table of ContentsMain DeckSideboardSideboard GuideAggro/Creature decks that don’t use the graveyardIzzet Phoenix & Mardu Greasefang ComboGB FoodRakdos ArcanistControl5 Colour NivGW EnchantressBest of 1Tips & TricksConclusion Hey everyone! I’m Alth, an MTG Arena grinder that’s always looking to bring new and…
MTG: Arena Announcements, March 2, 2022
Table of ContentsStreets of New Capenna Launches Next MonthReminders: Neon Arcade and the Neon Dynasty ChampionshipNew Event: The Unbroken Blade, March 18-25New Event: Out of the Shadows, March 25-April 1MTG Arena Announcements, March 2, 2022Streets of New Capenna Launches on…
Standard Shigeki Four-Color Control Deck Guide: Grind Them to Dust
Table of ContentsCard ChoicesCreaturesInstantsEnchantmentsSorceriesPlaneswalkersArtifactsLandsNotable Card ExclusionsSideboard GuideOrzhov and MarduMono Green StompyMono-White AggroMono-Red AggroIzzet / JeskaiNaya and Seleynsa EnchantmentsBlue/White/Black Control decksTips and Tricks Hello fellow gamers, I have a confession to make, I love to make my opponents despair by robbing…
The Top 10 Rares to Craft in Standard Based on Data – Full Breakdown and Decklists
DoggertQBones thought Mythics were harder to come by, but it seems Rare wildcards are just as elusive! He analyzes play rates, win rates, and how many decks a rare is played in to give you the best Rares you should focus on crafting!
Standard Metagame Analysis – Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Week 2
Table of ContentsTournamentsBiggest Deck(s)Jeskai ControlMono-White AggroEsper MidrangeOrzhov Midrange/ControlNaya RunesIzzet DragonsBoros AggroRakdos TokensMeta PredictionsWhat I’d Play Tournaments We’re now into the second week of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty standard, and there’s been plenty of tournaments this week. Between the 21st and the…
Standard Izzet Artifact Combo Deck Guide: An Explosion of Fun
Table of ContentsCard SelectionSideboard GuideAggro (Like mono red, green, or white)Midrange (Like Ozhov or Selesnya)Control (Like Jeskai)Other Cards, Budget Options, and HistoricTips and TricksConclusion Welcome back to the exciting return of Brewing in a Top Hat! After a brief hiatus…
Top Mythic Decks – February 2022 Season – Week 4
Table of ContentsStandard Top Mythic Decks of the WeekBo1 Esper by Sonio – #31 MythicBo1 Selesnya Landfall by ChrisB – #31 MythicJeskai Hinata by bluecolor_only – #36 MythicHistoric Top Mythic Decks of the WeekAzorius by Gianluca95 – #49 MythicAzorius Control…
Standard Gruul Modify by Takehiro Fujimoto – Featured Deck
Table of ContentsDecklistDeck InformationSource Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty has been around for a few weeks now and the metagame is already starting to solidify with the top contenders of the format showing up again and again. However, it’s not so set…
How to Navigate the February 2022 Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Sealed and Draft Arena Open: Tips, Tricks, and Sample Trophy Decks
Table of ContentsEvent DetailsTips and TricksBuilding Your SealedTrophy DecksWrap UpKamigawa: Neon Dynasty Limited GuidesKamigawa: Neon Dynasty Limited Articles Hey Everyone! I am extremely hyped for this upcoming weekends Arena Open because we get to play two days of a great…
MTG Arena Releases Compensation Code “CIRCUITMENDER” for Patch Issues
Yesterday’s planned update for MTG Arena to address numerous bug fixes and the latest round of Alchemy rebalancing came with unexpected connected issues throughout the day, affecting players. As compensation, players are able to use the free code CIRCUITMENDER until…
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Constructed Event Guide and Decklists
Table of ContentsEvent DetailsRewardsKamigawa: Neon Dynasty Constructed DecklistsMy Top Picks Hello everyone! Today we’re going over the event details and the best deck lists for the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Constructed Event! This is an unique opportunity to play exclusively with…
Review of the February 2022 Alchemy Rebalancing: What’s Good, What’s Bad, and Will Fires of Invention Ruin Historic?
Table of ContentsThe Zombie BuffsCobbled LancerDeath-Priest of MyrkulFalcon AbominationHobbling ZombieNarfi, Betrayer KingSepulcher GhoulSkull SkaabStitched AssistantThe Other BuffsAlrund, God of the Cosmos // Hakka, Whispering RavenCosmos ChargerGitrog, Horror of ZhavaTibalt, Wicked TormentorTireless AnglerSinister ReflectionsVega, the WatcherThe NerfsTown-Razer TyrantFires of Invention (now…
The Data Driven Winners and Losers of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Standard, the Secret High Tier Deck, and the Unexpected Best Deck In Standard
It seems the Standard meta is becoming solved, but DoggertQBones says the data indicates differently! What is the secret deck that's been crushing Bo3 queues and what does the data suggest Standard's best deck actually is?
Streets of New Capenna Release Date: Arena Release will be a Week After Paper Prerelease
Table of ContentsSNC Set Release and Important DatesOther Arena NewsSecret Lair Astrology: Pisces During the regular Weekly MTG livestream that Wizards of the Coast often uses to make announcements about the game, show host and Wizards communication manager Blake Rasmussen…
The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 32: Making the Leap from Good to Great
Welcome back to episode 32 of the Draft Lab Podcast where we bring on our good buddy Joe John to discuss his journey from being an average arena player to an 80% win rate gamer. We kick every thing off…
Standard Naya White Aggro Deck Guide: This Weird Aggro Deck May Be Standard’s Best Deck
Sometimes the weirdest decks are the best ones. Naya Aggro has taken Standard by storm and DoggertQBones is all about weird aggro decks! Learn why double splashing in Mono White is the future of the archetype!
MTG: Arena Announcements, February 23, 2022
Table of ContentsAlchemy Rebalancing and “Try the Latest Changes!”Arena Limited Open Runs this Saturday-SundayNeon Arcade Event from March 4-18MTG Arena Announcements, February 23, 2022Alchemy Rebalances and EventAlchemy: Try the Latest Changes! EventArena Open This WeekendNeon Arcade March 4–7Event ScheduleMidweek MagicQuick…
February 23, 2022 Alchemy Rebalancing: Zombie Buffs, Town-Razer Nerf and the Return of Fires
Table of ContentsAlchemy Rebalancing for February 24, 2022Summary of Changes:Rebalanced CardsCurrent Historic Banned Card ListThe Zombie Buffs:Cobbled LancerDeath-Priest of MyrkulFalcon AbominationHobbling ZombieNarfi, Betrayer KingSepulcher GhoulSkull SkaabStitched AssistantThe Other BuffsAlrund, God of the Cosmos // Hakka, Whispering RavenCosmos ChargerGitrog, Horror of…
The Top 10 Mythic Rares to Craft in Standard Based on Data – Full Breakdown and Decklists
Mythic wildcards are one of the hardest commodities to come by in Arena and DoggertQBones want to make sure you don't waste yours! Find out what the safest crafts are this Standard season to get the most out of your wildcards!
Standard Izzet Delver Deck Guide: The Best Budget Deck in Standard
Table of ContentsPotential Inclusions / Notable ExclusionsSideboard GuideNaya RunesEsper MidrangeJeskai ComboTips and TricksFinal Notes Sometimes certain decks can go unnoticed. Maybe because nobody has taken them to win a tournament or they aren’t at the top of the ladder. However,…
Standard Esper Planeswalkers by Eliott_dragon – Featured Deck
Table of ContentsDecklistDeck InformationSource With almost two weeks behind us since the release of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, competitive events featuring cards from the new set are starting to pick up. It’s a new format, and there’s a lot that can…
Blast from the Past – Midweek Magic Event Guide and Decklists
Table of ContentsEvent DetailsBanned ListEvent RewardsBlast from the Past Deck Lists (February 2022) This week’s Midweek Magic is Blast from the Past! In a sense, this is similar to Historic, but with two key differences: a much large banned card…
Standard Metagame Analysis – Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Week 1
Table of ContentsTournamentsBiggest Deck(s)Orzhov Midrange/ControlJeskai ControlEsper MidrangeAzorius ControlMono-White AggroIzzet DragonsIzzet ControlNaya RunesMeta PredictionsWhat I’d Play Tournaments Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty is out, and with it a bunch of cool new cards. The set brings a bunch of new Ninjas, Artifacts, and…
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty (NEO) Limited Tier List
MTG Arena Zone’s Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty (NEO) Limited Tier Lists rank every in the set, to provide a guideline you can use to pick cards for your draft deck or to build your sealed deck. The limited set reviews provide…
Standard Mono Black Discard Deck Guide: Why Should the Opponent Have Cards?
Monoblack Discard was one of DoggertQBones' favorite decks in 2022 and it finally seems viable again! Learn the art of grinding the opponent into the dirt with this fun and surprisingly strong deck!
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