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Top 3 Historic Decks Built Around Culling the Weak + Jet Storm

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Historic #9 Mythic Marauder Living End Deck & Sideboard Guide

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Top 5 Historic Decks Built Around Secrets of Strixhaven Cards

April 18, 2026April 18, 2026

Historic Simic Verdant Ritual In-Depth Deck & Sideboard Guide

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Weatherlight Compleated Card Analysis and Theorycraft

Standard

The Weatherlight is back, but this time with a Phyrexian tune up! Find out what DoggertQBones thinks of this crewless vehicle and it's implications in Standard!

DoggertQBones
August 23, 2022

#1 Mythic Rank Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Draft Exercise

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate

Follow this Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate draft and deckbuilding exercise with #1 Mythic ranked limited player Dafore, and level up your game!

Dafore
August 23, 2022

Herald of Vengeance Art by Billy Christian

Future Alchemy All Access – Midweek Magic Event Guide and Decklists

Midweek Magic

This guide will contain everything you need to know about the Midweek Magic: Future Alchemy All Access event, including rewards and our exclusive sample decklists.

DoggertQBones
August 23, 2022

Karn, Living Legacy Card Analysis and Theorycraft

Historic

The final planeswalker reveal is Karn, Living Legacy! DoggertQBones breaks down the abilities and how good he thinks the newest iteration of the beloved robot planewalker is!

DoggertQBones
August 23, 2022

Dominaria United Standard Izzet Delver Theorycraft

Deck Guides Standard Standard 2023

Looking to get ahead of the competition come Dominaria United? DoggertQBones is here to give you powerful decks to try day one, and today, he's covering why this may be Delver of Secret's time to shine!

DoggertQBones
August 23, 2022

Breaking Down Liliana of the Veil: The Best Decks With Liliana for Each Format

Alchemy Explorer Historic Premium Standard

Liliana of the Veil is almost on Arena and PVDDR is breaking down what her impact will be! How good is Liliana going to be and what are the best decks to utilize her in?

PVDDR
August 22, 2022

Top 10 Underplayed Historic Cards and Decks

Historic

With a card pool as large as Historic, it's hard to keep track of everything. Skura has his top 10 cards that are currently being overlooked that you may want to play in your next deck.

Skura
August 21, 2022

Top Mythic Decks – August 2022 Ranked Season – Week 3

News

MTG Arena has kick started its August 2022 Ranked Season, and the competitive players have been busy either playing constructed events for the Play-In event points, or vying for the top #250 on the Mythic ladder. This month’s card style…

DotGG
August 21, 2022

Ingenious Infiltrator Art by Jason Rainville

Historic Dimir Ninjas Deck Guide: The Most Stylish Way to Destroy Opponents

Deck Guides Historic

Want to play a deck that's as powerful as it is awesome? Skura has the list for you as he goes over why you should pick up Dimir Ninjas in Historic!

Skura
August 20, 2022

Alchemy Izzet Midrange Deck Guide: Conquer the Qualifier With the 95% Win Rate Deck

Alchemy Deck Guides Guides Premium

Magic World Championship 2022 competitor Lukas Honnay shares his 95% win rate build and guide for Alchemy Izzet Midrange that he refined for the Qualifier Weekend!

Lukas Honnay
August 20, 2022

The Top 5 Decks You Should Play to Win the Alchemy Best of 3 (Bo3) Qualifier Play-in Event and Qualifier Weekend

The Top 5 Decks You Should Play to Win the Best of 3 (Bo3) Qualifier Play-In Event and Qualifier Weekend

Alchemy Guides Premium

The Alchemy meta is up in the air with the rebalancing, but PVDDR has the inside scoop of what to play! Find out his top decks for the event and the exact lists he would play!

PVDDR
August 20, 2022

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Art by Cristi Balanescu

My Top 5 Decks for Getting to Mythic Quickly – August 2022 Edition

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Need decks to rank up quickly 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!

DoggertQBones
August 20, 2022

Dominaria United – Card Spoilers, Release Date, and More

Set Guides

Table of ContentsDominaria United Set DetailsCodesDominaria United NewsDominaria United Release Date and TimeDominaria United MechanicsDominaria United CardsJump In!MasteryLost LegendsDominaria United CommanderDominaria United Commander DecksLegends RetoldDominaria United JumpstartPromosLegends in Every PackBuy-a-BoxGame DayStore Championship30th Anniversary CelebrationStoryStory Spotlight Cards The next Magic: The…

DotGG
August 19, 2022

Ramirez DePietro, Pillager from Dominaria United Commander Legends Retold Art by Anna Steinbauer

Legends Retold – Dominaria United Commander Box Toppers

Commander (EDH)Guides

Details and complete card list of the Legends Retold Box Toppers from the Dominaria United set in Magic: The Gathering.

DotGG
August 19, 2022

Dominaria United Commander – Details, Cards, Decks, and More

Set Guides

Details and complete card list of the Dominaria United Commander (DMC) set in Magic: The Gathering.

DotGG
August 19, 2022

Dominaria United Commander Decks

Commander (EDH)Guides

Details and complete decklists of the two Dominaria United Commander Decks, Legends' Legacy and Painbow.

DotGG
August 19, 2022

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 54: Winners and Losers of HBG Rebalance

Limited

Welcome back to episode 54 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh and Chris go over the winners and losers of the HBG rebalance. Check out these accompanying articles regarding this topic also: We start out with our weekly update…

j2sjosh
August 19, 2022

Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Art by Chris Rahn

Why Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Is This Standard’s Siege Rhino

Standard

Sheoldred is coming soon and DoggertQBones is making bold claims on it already! Find out why he believes Sheoldred is going to impact Standard like Siege Rhino did in its prime!

DoggertQBones
August 19, 2022

Ajani, Sleeper Agent – Sleeper Hit or Big Miss?

Standard

Ajani is back in Standard, but has been corrupted by Phyrexia! Will DoggertQBones think this cat turncoat is a big hit or if this is going to be sleeping in your bulk rares?

DoggertQBones
August 19, 2022

Impact of the Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Draft Rebalancing

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate

Table of ContentsWhat is ?How to measure ?Color win rate balance in previous setsColor play frequencyThe Great RebalanceWinners and losers of rebalanceConclusions Last week, Wizards did something unprecedented. They rebalanced a Limited format during its run by modifying 23 cards.…

Sierkovitz
August 19, 2022

Dominaria United Mastery

Guides

Table of ContentsDominaria United Level and ExperienceDominaria United Set MasteryDominaria United Mastery PassAvatarCards and BoostersCard SleevesCard StylesEvent TokensGold and GemsPetsRenewal RewardsThe Important StuffRenewal GiftRenewal Mastery RewardsMastery Reward TrackMastery TreeMastery System FAQSet Mastery FAQMastery Pass FAQPets FAQ The Mastery system for Dominaria United…

DotGG
August 18, 2022

2022.18.60 Patch Notes – Dominaria United Pre-order

News

Table of ContentsLiliana Pack BundleJaya Play BundleCollected Bug Fixes MTG Arena Patch 2022.18.60 is a small patch that that adds Dominaria United preorder bundles to the store, and the rewards that players can open once the new set arrives on…

DotGG
August 18, 2022

Is Evolved Sleeper Awesome Or Overhyped?

News

The newest Figure of Destiny styled card is coming to Standard and with it, a lot of hype! Find out if DoggertQBones thinks the hype is just noise or if it's as good as it looks!

DoggertQBones
August 18, 2022

LIliana of the Veil Art by Martina Fačková - Dominaria United

Is Liliana of the Veil in Dominaria United Going to Break Arena?

Explorer Historic Standard

One of the most feared planeswalkers ever is in Dominaria United going to make an appearance in a few weeks. Find out if DoggertQBones thinks she'll be just a fine card or the card that breaks several formats!

DoggertQBones
August 18, 2022

Wizards Presents 2022 – Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons Announcements and Reveals

News

Table of ContentsMagic: The Gathering 2023 Release ScheduleDominaria UnitedLiliana of the VeilThe Raven ManSquee, Dubious MonarchJhoira, Ageless InnovatorZur, Eternal SchemerSol’Kanar, the TaintedSoul of WindgracePainlandsRaff, StalwartSheoldred, the ApocalypseBenalish SleeperDefiler of DreamsNishoba BrawlerArchangel of WrathThe Phasing of ZhafirGuardian of New BenaliaAjani, Sleeper…

DotGG
August 18, 2022

Explorer Golgari Fight Rigging Deck Guide: The Strongest Deck Nobody Is Playing

Deck Guides Explorer

Table of ContentsDeck BreakdownFight RiggingMana DorksThree-Drop EnablersPayoffsBest-of-OneMatchups and Sideboard GuideRakdos MidrangeRakdos SacrificeMono Red AggroMono-Blue SpiritsAzorius ControlGreasefangTips and TricksWrapping Up If you’ve been following my Twitter, you’ll have seen an Golgari deck that I found and started working on for best-of-one in…

darthjacen
August 18, 2022

MTG Arena Announcements: August 18, 2022

News

Table of ContentsPreorders for Dominaria United Start Tomorrow!Liliana Pack BundleJaya Play BundleDominaria United Previews Thursday, August 18Qualifier Play-In Best-of-Three This Friday, August 19!Qualifier Weekend Begins This Saturday, August 20!Arena Championship 1, September 24–25Early Access Returns for Dominaria UnitedEvent ScheduleQuick DraftAdditional Premier DraftsMidweek MagicPremier Play…

DotGG
August 17, 2022

Hullbreaker Horror Art by Svetlin Velinov

Standard 2023 Izzet Control Deck Guide – Rotation Proof Decks

Deck Guides Standard Standard 2023

Need something new to play, but don't want to spend Wildcards on a deck that won't be legal in a few months? DoggertQBones is back with another rotation proof deck as he goes over Izzet Control and why it's his favorite Control deck!

DoggertQBones
August 17, 2022

All Art and Card Names from Building Worlds – Dominaria United

News

Table of ContentsForestPlainsThe Elder Dragon WarUrza and SylexSlimefoot’s SurveySunbathing RootwallaPlainsCave in a DesertBlight PileSwampForestSwampMountainForestMolten TributaryBalduvian SteppeIdyllic BeachfrontHaunted MireArgivian PhalanxBalmor, Battlemage CaptianCut DownArgivian BaseShanid, Sleepers ScourageBalduvian HordeKing Darien XLVIIClockwork DrawbridgeThe Weatherseed TreatyThe Cruelty of GixUrza Assembles the TitansBraid’s Frightful ReturnSheoldred, the…

DotGG
August 16, 2022

Prosperous Thief Art by Fajareka Setiawan

The Five Tips to Go Infinite in Arena Cube Draft

Limited Strategy

Looking to play Arena Cube, but afraid of losing gold? Worry no more! DoggertQBones has 5 excellent tips that can instantly improve your win rate to help you go infinite during the cube season!

DoggertQBones
August 16, 2022

MaRo’s Dominaria United Teaser Has Arrived

News

Table of ContentsMaro’s Dominaria United TeaserA popular planeswalker card gets a reprintAn ability word that didn’t start as an ability word returnsA new evergreen counterEnchantment creatures you control have It’s shaping up to be quite an exciting week for MTG…

DotGG
August 15, 2022

Dominaria United Spoiler Schedule Revealed

News

Table of ContentsWhere to Find Dominaria United PreviewsDominaria United PreviewsDominaria United Commander Previews The preview season rapidly approaches for the upcoming big Magic set Dominaria United, kicking off MTG’s 30th anniversary! Today, Wizards of the Coast has provided the official…

DotGG
August 15, 2022

Standard 2023 Grixis Vampires Deck Guide – Rotation Proof Decks

Deck Guides Standard Standard 2023

Need something new to play, but don't want to spend Wildcards on a deck that won't be legal in a few months? DoggertQBones is back with another rotation proof deck as he goes over Grixis Vampires and why it's his favorite midrange deck from this year!

DoggertQBones
August 15, 2022

A Beginner’s Guide to Magic Spellslingers

Magic Spellslingers

Table of ContentsIntroductionWhat Planeswalker Should I Choose?AggroMidrangeControlComboHow Do I Get New Cards?ChallengesEventsLeagueDaily DealsConclusion Introduction So you’ve decided to try out Wizards of the Coast’s brand-new digital collectible card game, Magic Spellslingers (check out my full review), but you’re unsure where…

Metallix87
August 14, 2022

The Top 5 Decks You Should Play to Win the Best of 1 (Bo1) Alchemy Qualifier Play-In

Alchemy Events Premium

With Alchemy shaken up with the rebalances, it can be tough to know what to play. Thankfully, DoggertQBones has the five decks you should consider before foraying into the Bo1 Qualifier Play-In event!

DoggertQBones
August 13, 2022

Explorer Temur Ignus Elementals Combo Deck Guide: Explorer’s Best Combo Deck

Deck Guides Explorer

With a Grinning Ignus combo deck banned multiple times on Arena, there's no way you can still play one, right? Well, Omri is here today to teach you that it's still alive and well in Explorer!

Omrithopter
August 13, 2022

Dominaria Remastered coming January 2023

News

Table of ContentsMagic: The Gathering DMR Dominaria Remastered Draft Booster BoxMagic: The Gathering DMR Dominaria Remastered Collector Booster Box We are about to begin celebrating Magic: the Gathering’s 30th anniversary, and Wizards of the Coast seems poised to pull out…

Metallix87
August 13, 2022

Circle of the Land Druid Art by Alexandre Honoré

Analysis and Adjustments for Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Limited Rebalancing

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate

Find out how the first limited format specific Alchemy card rebalances will affect drafting for Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate! We review, analyze, and regrade each card change.

j2sjosh
August 12, 2022

Explorer Izzet Golos Fires Deck Guide: Mono Red Control

Deck Guides Explorer

Want to play something completely different while still racking up wins? Find out how Skura has been killing it with this weird Izzet Control deck and why it's well positioned right now!

Skura
August 12, 2022

Magic Spellslingers Review

Magic Spellslingers

Table of ContentsIntroductionBasicsEconomyTeamsPlaneswalkersLeagues and EventsGameplayVerdict Introduction Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Developer: Pipeworks Studios, Seismic Games Release Date: August 10, 2022 Platform: iOS / Android / PC Genre: Collectible Card Game Magic Spellslingers had what could be called a relatively muted “official”…

Metallix87
August 11, 2022

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