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Pioneer Metagame Snapshot and Tier List Update – July 28, 2022

Pioneer

The best decks in Magic: The Gathering's Pioneer format, what to watch out for, and our recommendations.

darthjacen
July 29, 2022

My Top Five off Meta Decks That May Be Competitive With the Explorer and Historic Anthologies

Explorer Historic Premium

The Anthologies are out and everything's changing! Instead of improving tier decks, DoggertQBones is looking at the off meta decks that got way better! What old strategies will be competitive and what is the unplayed deck that may now be Tier 1?

DoggertQBones
July 29, 2022

Update to the July 2022 MTG Arena Ranked Season: Issue With Mythic Ranks

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MTG Arena’s latest patch, bringing 40 new cards to players in the Historic Anthology 6 and Explorer Anthology 1 sets, introduced a strange ranking bug very close to the end of July 2022 Ranked Season. Mythic ranked constructed players are showing incorrect…

DotGG
July 28, 2022

Explorer Abzan Humans Deck Guide: Explorer’s Premier Collected Company Deck

Deck Guides Explorer

A deck guide for Abzan Humans, one of the premier Collected Company decks in the Explorer format thus far.

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July 28, 2022

Dominaria United Leaks – Could This Be the New Sheoldred?

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With just over a month left to go until Dominaria United (release date on MTG Arena: September 1, 2022), Magic: The Gathering’s next big set to celebrate its 30th anniversary, some new spoilers and information was officially revealed by Wizards…

DotGG
July 28, 2022

Explorer Anthology 1 Review and New Decks for Day 1

Explorer

Table of ContentsAlesha, Who Smiles at DeathBack to NatureBattlewise HopliteDarksteel CitadelElvish MysticEnsoul ArtifactFavored HopliteHangarback WalkerKalitas, Traitor of GhetMausoleum WandererRally the AncestorsSearing BloodShadowborn ApostleSiege RhinoSlaughter GamesSupreme VerdictTainted RemedyTireless TrackerTitan’s StrengthTemur Battle RageConclusion Hello everyone! Explorer Anthology 1 is available on MTG…

DoggertQBones
July 28, 2022

Historic Anthology 6 Review and New Decks for Day 1

Historic

Table of ContentsModern Horizons 2 Artifact LandsAvacyn, Angel of HopeChalice of the VoidGlimpse the UnthinkableGo-Shintai of Life’s OriginLaelia, the Blade ReforgedNight of Souls’ BetrayalOphiomancerPhyrexian MetamorphRetrofitter FoundryTarmogoyfConclusion Hello everyone! Historic Anthology 6 is available on MTG Arena starting July 28, 2022,…

DoggertQBones
July 28, 2022

Anthology Economy Review and Comparison: Are They Worth Buying?

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Historic Anthology 6 and Explorer Anthology 1 are the latest MTG Arena Anthology sets to be released on July 28, 2022 with 20 new cards in each set. Like its predecessors, it will be available as a bundle for a…

DotGG
July 27, 2022

Explorer Anthology 1 Breakdown and Meta Analysis

Explorer

Table of ContentsThe Great RevealOverall ThoughtsTiered Deck StaplesBig Winners of the AnthologyBoros HeroicMono-Blue SpiritsRakdos MidrangeUW ControlGreen DecksToo Little, Too Late?Fringe Fan FavoritesThe UpsetsMono-RedNiv to LightIzzet Phoenix5C HumansThe Other Spirits DecksCombo PlayersPioneer BrewersMeta PredictionBalance is FoundClosing Thoughts The Great Reveal The…

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July 27, 2022

MTG Arena Announcements: July 27, 2022

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Table of ContentsHistoric Anthology 6 and Explorer Anthology 1 Available TomorrowArena Open This Weekend!New and Returning Cosmetics in Summer Sale, August 4–17Event ScheduleQuick DraftAdditional Premier DraftsMidweek MagicPremier Play ScheduleQualifier Play-In EventsAugustQualifier Weekend EventsAugustArena OpenJuly 2022 Ranked SeasonAugust 2022 Ranked SeasonFollow MTG…

DotGG
July 27, 2022

Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Art by Dmitry Burmak

Bo1 Standard Mardu Midrange Deck Guide: The Potential Secret Tier 1 Deck

Deck Guides Standard

Everyone thinks Standard's metagame has solidified, but DoggertQBones thinks otherwise! Find out what makes Mardu Midrange so threatening in Bo1 and why could it potentially be a Tier 1 strategy?

DoggertQBones
July 27, 2022

Explorer Anthology 1 – Card Spoilers, Release Date, and More

Set Guides

Table of ContentsRelated ArticlesExplorer Anthology 1 Cards The first instalment of the Explorer Anthology series of cards is coming to MTG Arena later this summer in 2022. It adds 20 curated Explorer-legal cards from Magic’s past. In this guide, you’ll…

DotGG
July 26, 2022

Historic Anthology 6 – Card Spoilers, Release Date, and More

Set Guides

Table of ContentsRelated ArticlesHistoric Anthology 6 Cards The sixth instalment of the Historic Anthology series of cards is coming to MTG Arena later this summer in 2022. It adds 20 curated cards from Magic’s past to the Historic format only.…

DotGG
July 26, 2022

Full Explorer Anthology 1 and Historic Anthology 6 Card List Leaked from Datamine

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Table of ContentsExplorer Anthology 1Historic Anthology 6 As the official MTG Arena Twitter account drips players with card arts from the upcoming Historic Anthology 6 and Explorer Anthology 1 sets before its full reveal later tomorrow, and so far officially…

DotGG
July 26, 2022

The Top 50 Best Cards You Should Craft for Explorer

Explorer Guides

Looking to break into Explorer, but don't know what cards you'll need? Well DoggertQBones can help you out! Find out the top 50 cards you should consider crafting so you can make a successful foray into Magic's newest competitive format!

DoggertQBones
July 26, 2022

Korvold, Fae-Cursed King Art by Wisnu Tan

Historic #1 Mythic Jund Revels Sacrifice Deck Guide – The New Best Sacrifice Deck

Deck Guides Historic

Another day, another rank 1 deck from Altheriax. This time, Altheriax has the next generation of sacrifice that's guaranteed to be great. Find out his rank 1 build and why Cauldron Familiar is a thing of the past!

Altheriax
July 26, 2022

All Unfinity Spoilers and Sticker Sheet Cards from Mark Rosewater’s SDCC Panel (Updated)

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Table of ContentsNew Cards and Sticker SheetsAttractionsMore About the Sticker SheetsArtworkPanel Coverage Unfinity is Magic: The Gathering’s next “Un-set”, the fifth one in the series, to be released on October 7, 2022. Originally slated for April this year, it was delayed due…

DotGG
July 25, 2022

Chalice of the Void and Temur Battle Rage Coming to MTG Arena’s Anthologies? – The Team’s Verdict (Includes PVDDR)

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Table of ContentsChalice of the VoidTemur Battle Rage On July 28, 2022 Historic Anthology 6 and Explorer Anthology 1 will be released on MTG Arena, adding 20 new cards from each set curated for their respective formats. This is where…

DotGG
July 25, 2022

Truths and Myths About Deck Selection

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Magic is such a complex game that one of the most important decisions happens before you even start playing the game! PVDDR is here to help you perfect the art of deck selection and avoid the common pitfalls players fall into!

PVDDR
July 25, 2022

Standard Four-Color Greasefang Control Deck Guide: Who Says Greasefang Is an Eternal Format Card?

Deck Guides Standard

Greasefang has mostly been relegated to older formats, but Bohe thinks it deserves the Standard spotlight as well! Find out the build that lets you play this Eternal format powerhouse in Standard and why it's so well positioned!

Bohe
July 25, 2022

Will Favored Hoplite Make Heroic Archetypes Any Better?

Explorer

One of the three revealed cards for the Explorer Anthology is Favored Hoplite! Will this small Soldier make Heroic great or never see the light of day? Find out here!

DoggertQBones
July 24, 2022

Earth-Cult Elemental Art by Aaron Miller

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Limited Archetypes Overview: Meta Data, Rankings, and Card Picks

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate

Sierkovitz looks at each of the 10 color pair archetypes in Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate Limited and their plans. For each, we will give you an archetype star, hidden gem, a trap, and a sealed hero, with a bit of help from the first two weeks of data!

Sierkovitz
July 23, 2022

Why Supreme Verdict May Make Azorius Control Tier 1

Explorer

One of the three revealed cards for the Explorer Anthology 1 is Supreme Verdict! Find out why Supreme Verdict may make Azorius Control Tier 1 and the other sweet deck is happy to have it!

DoggertQBones
July 23, 2022

Magic The Gathering The Visual Guide (Major Dominaria United Story Spoilers)

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Table of ContentsThe EldraziNicol BolasTeferiLiliana VessChandra NalaarKamigawaNew CapennaNew PhyrexiaJace BelerenThe Eldrazi Magic The Gathering The Visual Guide is now available for preorder, and is due to be released on December 6, 2022. A book written by Wizards of the Coast…

DotGG
July 23, 2022

10 Card Interactions That Will Help You Get the Most Out of Your Baldur’s Gate Limited Pools

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate

Table of ContentsSkanos, Dragon Vassal + Thrakkus the ButcherFlaming Fist Duskguard + Value 3 DropsBlessed Hippogriff + Cards that Need to AttackLiara of the Flaming Fist + You’re Confronted by RobbersEarth-Cult Elemental + Mana AccelerationTwo-Handed Axe + Sword Coast SerpentPoison…

pdoggmtg
July 22, 2022

Reserved List (What Is the Official Reprint Policy? A Brief History)

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In wake of the Lost Legends announcement in Dominaria United, we go over the Reserved List and its history in Magic: The Gathering.

Metallix87
July 22, 2022

Is Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet Going to Be Explorer’s Best Creature?

Explorer

One of the three revealed cards for the first Explorer Anthology is Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet! Will Kalitas be the best creature moving forward and what two decks will it's presence vastly improve?

DoggertQBones
July 22, 2022

The Five Questions to Ask to Accurately Evaluate Decks

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Are you sick of wasting time and wildcards on bad decks? Well, DoggertQBones has 5 questions that will let you avoid that! With 3 example decks to test your new found skills on, can you accurately evaluate each deck like Doggert did?

DoggertQBones
July 22, 2022

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 50: 50th Episode Mail Bag Special

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Welcome back to episode 50 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh and Chris discuss how confused they are that you are all still listening. In all seriousness, we really appreciate you all so we answer all of your questions,…

j2sjosh
July 22, 2022

Dominaria United First Look – MTG July 2022 Monthly Announcement Day

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Table of ContentsWhat do we know so far?Lost LegendsLegends RetoldRamirez DePietro, PillagerTor Wauki the YoungerJasmine Boreal of the SevenLegends in Every PackLlanowar LoamspeakerEvolved SleeperTemporal FirestormJaya, Fiery NegotiatorDominaria United Commander DecksDominaria United JumpstartGame Day PromosStore Championship PromosShowcase Stained-Glass Full Art Basic…

DotGG
July 21, 2022

Standard Metagame Snapshot and Tier List Update – July 21, 2022

Standard

The best decks in Magic: The Gathering's Standard format, what to watch out for, and our recommendations.

DoggertQBones
July 21, 2022

MTG Arena Coming to Steam, Console Release Confirmed – Hasbro Q2 Earnings

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On July 19th, Chris Cocks and Deb Thomas hosted their Q2 Investor Call and had all good news! Magic's biggest quarter ever? Arena on new platforms? Find out more here!

DoggertQBones
July 20, 2022

MTG Arena Announcements: July 20, 2022 (Historic and Explorer Anthology Details and Sneak Peek!)

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Table of ContentsINTRODUCING HISTORIC ANTHOLOGY 6 AND EXPLORER ANTHOLOGY 1!HISTORIC ANTHOLOGY 6EXPLORER ANTHOLOGY 1THIS WEEKEND: FINAL JULY QUALIFIER PLAY-IN AND QUALIFIER WEEKENDARENA OPEN WITH A TWISTDRAGONS & DUNGEONS HAPPENING NOW!EVENT SCHEDULEQUICK DRAFTADDITIONAL PREMIER DRAFTSMIDWEEK MAGICPREMIER PLAY SCHEDULEQUALIFIER PLAY-IN EVENTSJulyAugustQUALIFIER WEEKEND…

DotGG
July 20, 2022

Underperformers and Overperformers of Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Limited

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate

Table of ContentsUnderperformersAstarion, the Decadent3.5 to 3.0Black Market Connections2.5 to 1.5Calim, Djinn Emperor3.0 to 2.5Follow the Tracks2.0 to 1.5Grim Bounty3.5 to 3.0Sworn to the Legion2.5 to 1.5Unexpected Windfall2.0 to 1.5OverperformersBlessed Hippogriff2.5 to 3.5Draconic Muralists2.5 to 3.5Genasi Rabble-Rouser2.0 to 3.0Iron Golem1.5…

j2sjosh
July 20, 2022

Explorer Anthology 1 Wishlist – The Best Cards They Can Bring In for Explorer

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The first Explorer Anthology is coming soon and DoggertQBones is writing up his wishlist! What are the ten cards he most wants to see and how would they impact Explorer?

DoggertQBones
July 20, 2022

Historic Anthology 6 Wishlist – The Best Cards They Can Bring In for Historic

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Table of ContentsHow did I decide on these cards?Geist of Saint TraftSnapcaster MageBloodbraid ElfLiliana of the VeilJace, the Mind SculptorPhantasmal ImageArchon of CrueltyIce-Fang CoatlValakut, the Molten PinnacleAether Vial Hello everyone! With the next Historic Anthology 6 coming soon I figured…

DoggertQBones
July 20, 2022

Hall of Fame Member Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa Joins MTG Arena Zone!

Ask PVDDR Anything – All Questions and Answers

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Here are all the questions and answers to PVDDR‘s Ask Me Anything (AMA) held on our Discord community today. A range of interesting questions and answers have been collected – we thank everybody for participating, and we hope to do…

DotGG
July 19, 2022

Priceless Treasures (Are They Returning in Dominaria United?)

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Dominaria United is just around the corner on September 9, 2022 and it’s no secret that there’s already been some amount of information that’s been uncovered from product listings. Each booster contains at least one legendary creature, and there will…

Metallix87
July 19, 2022

Standard 2023 Selesnya Enchantments 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? Well DoggertQBones says you have nothing to worry about! He's back with another rotation proof deck as he goes over Selesnya Enchantments and why it's so good at stomping creature decks!

DoggertQBones
July 19, 2022

Alchemy #1 Mythic Jund Trapfinder Combo Deck Guide

Alchemy Deck Guides

Just when Alchemy players thought they were safe from a combo deck dominating the format, Altheriax just had to break it again! Find out about the combo deck that seems just as good as Naya Ignus and may even be better than the original deck!

Altheriax
July 19, 2022

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