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Historic #15 Mythic Abzan Verdant Ritual Deck & Sideboard Guide

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

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Standard Orzhov Midrange Premium Deck Guide: The New Tier 1 Midrange Deck

Deck Guides Premium Standard

Orzhov Midrange is currently the hottest new Standard deck and PVDDR has the inside scoop on it! Find out what makes the deck so powerful, what common card from the deck PV cuts, and why you should play this over Esper!

PVDDR
July 18, 2022

Dragons & Dungeons Event Guide and Historic Singleton Decklists

Events

Table of ContentsEvent DetailsReign of Dragons EmblemOn a Quest! EmblemBanned Card ListEvent RewardsRulebook Showcase Card Style RewardsDragons & Dungeons DecklistsMy Top PicksDecklists in this Article Baldur’s Gate features dragons, and lots of them! The first Alchemy Horizons expansion will feature…

DoggertQBones
July 18, 2022

Historic #1 Mythic Rakdos Black Market Creativity Deck Guide

Deck Guides Historic

Asking if Altheriax is rank 1 is like asking if water is wet, and yet again, he has another sweet deck that got him there! Find out why Rakdos is now his Creativity deck of choice and what makes it so much better than it's competitors!

Altheriax
July 17, 2022

First Look at Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Draft Data: The Big Picture

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate

Table of ContentsDealing with DataTwo Color Format17Lands Users Love Mardu ColorsSpeed of the FormatOpenness of ArchetypesConclusion There are different ways to evaluate a limited format early. You can put in the reps and use your own reasoning to assess the…

Sierkovitz
July 16, 2022

Monastery Swiftspear Art by Steve Argyle

Pioneer Izzet Prowess Deck Guide

Deck Guides Pioneer

Table of ContentsDeck BreakdownCreaturesCantripsRemoval and TempoSideboard GuideRakdos MidrangeLotus FieldMono Green DevotionAzorius ControlIzzet PhoenixBoros HeroicTips and TricksWrapping Up With the banning of and , there was murmurs that the various Izzet decks would fall out of the Pioneer metagame entirely. At…

darthjacen
July 15, 2022

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Constructed Event Guide and Decklists

Events

Table of ContentsEvent DetailsRewardsAlchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Constructed DecklistsMy Top Picks Hello everyone! Today we’re going over the event details and the best deck lists for the Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Constructed Event! This is an unique opportunity to play…

DoggertQBones
July 15, 2022

The Winners and Losers of Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate

Alchemy Historic Premium

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate has been here for a week as well as huge rebalancing changes to both Alchemy and Historic. To celebrate, DoggertQBones will be discussing both formats! Find out here which decks and strategies gained the most traction in Alchemy and Historic!

DoggertQBones
July 15, 2022

Standard Naya Runes Complete Deck Guide: July 2022 Update

Deck Guides Standard

While fallen a bit from favor, Naya Runes is still very much a force to be reckoned with! With this deck guide update, we update the sideboard plans, add in A Bo1 option, and a Budget option as well!

Bohe
July 15, 2022

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 49: Alchemy Horizons Baldur’s Gate First Impressions with Ekil

Limited

Welcome back to episode 49 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh and Chris FINALLY drag Ekil on the show to talk about their first impressions for the Alchemy Horizons limited format. Pull up a seat and listen in as…

j2sjosh
July 14, 2022

2022.17.10 Patch Notes

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Table of ContentsGeneral Bug FixesGameplay Bug Fixes MTG Arena Patch 2022.17.10 is a small patch that brings several bug fixes, but the major sound fix that broke in the last patch has not been addressed yet. Full patch notes are…

DotGG
July 14, 2022

Festival: Dragon Brawl Event Guide and Decklists

Festival

This guide will contain everything you need to know about the Dragon Brawl event, including rewards and available decklists.

DotGG
July 14, 2022

MTG Arena Announcements: July 13, 2022

News

Table of ContentsJULY QUALIFIER PLAY-IN THIS SATURDAYDRAGONS, DRAGONS, DRAGONS—PLUS RULEBOOK CARD STYLES!THURSDAY, JULY 14: DRAGON BRAWLMONDAY, JULY 18: DRAGONS & DUNGEONSEVENT SCHEDULEQUICK DRAFTADDITIONAL PREMIER DRAFTSMIDWEEK MAGICARENA OPENPREMIER PLAY SCHEDULEQUALIFIER PLAY-IN EVENTSJulyAugustQUALIFIER WEEKEND EVENTSJulyAugustJULY 2022 RANKED SEASON In this week’s MTG…

DotGG
July 13, 2022

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Ask PVDDR Anything – July 19, 2022 5 PM EST

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Want to pick the brain of the best Magic player in History? PVDDR is hosting an AMA July 19th on the Discord server so if you want to get involved, read here for additional information!

DoggertQBones
July 13, 2022

Witness the Future Art by Anato Finnstark

The Impact of Alchemy and Where It’s Likely Going

Alchemy

Table of ContentsBuilding a Better FormatBuilding a Better DraftPredicting the Future of Alchemy Since its launch as a format, Alchemy has been met with a great deal of negativity from the Magic community. It has some fans, myself among them,…

Metallix87
July 13, 2022

Standard Selesnya Blink Deck Guide: Value Is Stronger Than Ever!

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Do you like value? Well Bohe does and he has the deck that'll give you unlimited amounts of it! Find out why Selesnya Blink has been performing well for him and what the deck needed to win in this meta!

Bohe
July 13, 2022

Alchemy Izzet Wizards Complete Deck Guide: Beating Esper Since Day One

Alchemy Deck Guides

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate is here, and with it, DoggertQBones has another complete deck guide! Find out why Izzet Wizards is able to tackle the Esper menace, what the Bo1 version would look like, and why it may have the most powerful budget version around!

DoggertQBones
July 13, 2022

5 Traps to Avoid When Building a Sideboard

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Sideboarding is one of the most important skills in Magic, but how do you even construct a sideboard? PVDDR is here this week to help you avoid the most common pitfalls when building a sideboard so you can boost your win rate up with ease!

PVDDR
July 12, 2022

Blessed Hippogriff Art by Leanna Crossan

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Draft Guide

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate

Table of ContentsKey Ideas of Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate LimitedTricksBombsMythic UncommonsDo Not Draft ListWrap Up Hey everyone! We’re a few days into some crazy adventures into Baldur’s Gate and I’m here to drop some knowledge on you so you can…

j2sjosh
July 12, 2022

Winota, Joiner of Forces Art by Magali Villeneuve

Historic Naya Winota Deck Guide: Smash or Pass

Deck Guides Historic

With the unbanning of Winota, DoggertQBones believes it's time for another Smash or Pass! Is Winota unplayable or is still the menace it always was despite the nerf? Find out here!

DoggertQBones
July 12, 2022

How A Bug In Arena’s Rank Calculation Is Making Ladder Exploitable

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Table of ContentsWhy Draw Attention To This Issue?The Five Rankings of ArenaThe Bug: Games Have Positive Sum Elo ExpectationsSo What Does This Affect? Back in 2021, Arena player and Twitter user @Hareeb_AlSaq made waves in the magic community with their…

DoggertQBones
July 11, 2022

Historic #1 Mythic Hardened Scales Enchantress Deck Guide: One of Historic’s Most Explosive Decks

Deck Guides Historic

The Rank 1 spot is no stranger to Altheriax, and this time, he did it with a new iteration on Historic Selesnya Enchantress! Find out why going a different direction on this classic archetype could be the right move going forward!

Altheriax
July 11, 2022

Standard Mono Red Goblins Deck Guide: The Unexpected Meta Killer

Deck Guides Standard

Hello everyone! Today I get the pleasure of updating one of my favorite Bo1 deck guides from quite awhile ago: Mono Red Goblins! When I first saw this deck all those months ago, I was flabbergasted that it saw a…

DoggertQBones
July 10, 2022

Explorer Sultai Ultimatum Deck Guide: The Ultimate Midrange Combo Deck

Deck Guides Explorer

Want to play a combo deck that isn't overly reliant on comboing? Well Skura has the deck for you! Find out how the terror of Standard ports over to Explorer and how it lines up against the best Explorer has to offer!

Skura
July 9, 2022

The Draft Lab Podcast Episode 48: Alchemy Horizons Baldur’s Gate Predictions

Limited

Welcome back to episode 76 of the Draft Lab Podcast where Josh and Tajoordan talk about their hypotheses for the Alchemy Horizons limited format. They range from mild to scorching hot if you’re looking to live dangerously. We start out…

j2sjosh
July 9, 2022

Tasha, Unholy Archmage Art by Martina Fackova

My 8 Top Deck Choices for the July 2022 Alchemy Metagame Challenge

Alchemy Premium

The Alchemy Metagame Challenge is here once again, but this time, we have a whole slew of new and rebalanced cards to consider only a day after the patch! While this may be tough to navigate, DoggertQBones has his top choices to help you navigate an unstable metagame and win big this weekend!

DoggertQBones
July 8, 2022

2022.17.0 Patch Notes – Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Update

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Table of ContentsGame Update HighlightsUpcoming MTG Arena EventsGeneralGameplayStoreNow AvailableBug FixesGeneralGameplay The full patch notes for MTG Arena’s digital-exclusive Alchemy Horizons: game update brings new cards for the Alchemy and Historic format, rebalanced cards, more stuff to buy, and as always, a bunch…

DotGG
July 7, 2022

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Removal Guide

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate

Table of ContentsUnconditional RemovalToughness Based RemovalWhat can I kill with it?Conditional RemovalHow conditional is conditional?How does Alchemy Horizon compare to other sets? Limited formats are defined by removal. Its quantity and quality determines which strategies are valid. In some sets,…

Sierkovitz
July 7, 2022

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Limited Instants, Flash and Tricks Guide

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate

Table of Contents0 CMC1 CMC2 CMC3 CMC4 CMC5 CMC6 CMCWrap Up Hey everyone! We’ve already went over all the individual cards, archetypes, and mechanics of Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate so now I’m going to provide you with a handy dandy…

j2sjosh
July 7, 2022

10 New Historic Decks With Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate

Historic

For one of the final supplementary products before Dominaria United and Standard rotation on September 9, 2022, Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate by far the largest addition to the digital-only formats Arena has ever seen. Between this and the copious card…

DoggertQBones
July 7, 2022

20 New Alchemy Decks With Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate

Alchemy

DoggertQBones
July 7, 2022

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate – Card Spoilers, Release Date, Set Details, and More

Set Guides

Everything you need to know about MTG Arena's Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate set.

DotGG
July 7, 2022

Sword Coast Serpent Art by Caio Monteiro

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Sealed Guide

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate

Table of ContentsThe MechanicsSpecializeSpecializationsDouble TeamBoonAdventureD20Existing Alchemy MechanicsThe ArchetypesAzoriusDimirRakdosGruulSelesnyaOrzhovGolgariSimicIzzetBorosThe FixingTreasureLandsArtifactsJust the Tips Get out your machetes, because we’re in uncharted territory now! After the Wise Wizards of the Waterfront dipped our toes into the harsh, unforgiving waters of Streets of New…

Icky
July 7, 2022

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate Limited Archetypes and Mechanics Guide

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate

Table of ContentsMechanicsAdventureBoonDouble TeamSpecializeSpecializationsArchetypesAzoriusOrzhovBorosSelesnyaDimirIzzetSimicRakdosGolgariGruulWrap Up Hey everyone! We’ve already went over all the individual cards of Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate so now we’re going to discuss all of the mechanics and archetypes. Knowing these will help you to have a…

j2sjosh
July 7, 2022

3 Very Powerful Blue Decks With Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate

Alchemy

If you're a Blue mage and like Alchemy, DoggertQBones thinks you're in luck with this new expansion! He has three powerful decks that are sure to appeal to any style of player whether you love Blue or not!

DoggertQBones
July 7, 2022

Secret Lair x Fornite Cards Spoilers Revealed

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List of cards and Information about Magic: The Gathering's Secret Lair x Fornite crossover for Universes Beyond.

DotGG
July 6, 2022

Rowan, Scholar of Sparks and Will, Scholar of Frost Art by Magali Villeneuve

Alchemy and Historic Rebalanced Card Reviews and Decklists – July 7, 2022

Alchemy

With sweeping changes to both Historic and Alchemy, DoggertQBones wants to help you evaluate the changed cards! Find out the cards that he's the most excited about and the best decks that work with these new cards!

DoggertQBones
July 6, 2022

Ancient Brass Dragon Art by Jeff Miracola

MTG Arena Announcements: July 6, 2022

News

Table of ContentsALCHEMY HORIZONS: BALDUR’S GATE ARRIVES TOMORROW!STATE OF THE GAME AND REBALANCESALCHEMY METAGAME CHALLENGE RETURNS JULY 8–11DRAGONS, DRAGONS, DRAGONS—PLUS RULEBOOK CARD STYLES!DRAGON BRAWLDRAGONS & DUNGEONSEVENT SCHEDULEQUICK DRAFTMIDWEEK MAGICARENA OPENPREMIER PLAY SCHEDULEQUALIFIER PLAY-IN EVENTSJulyAugustQUALIFIER WEEKEND EVENTSJulyAugustJULY 2022 RANKED SEASON In this…

DotGG
July 6, 2022

MTG Arena: State of the Game – Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate

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Table of ContentsBEYOND THE HORIZONTHE RISING TIDE OF MTG ARENAREBALANCING ACTRENEWAL REVS UPALCHEMY HORIZONS: BALDUR’S GATE Here is this month’s MTG Arena State of the Game – Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate edition. The new Alchemy and Historic focused set is releasing…

DotGG
July 6, 2022

Torrential Gearhulk Art by Svetlin Velinov

Explorer Izzet Gearhulk Creativity Deck Guide – Explorer’s Newest Creativity Variant

Deck Guides Explorer

Looking to continue its success in Pioneer, darthjacen found that Gearhulk Creativity is great in Explorer as well! Find out what Jacen believes the best list is for this freshly ported deck and how to navigate Explorer's most common matchups!

darthjacen
July 6, 2022

5 Awesome Aggro Decks With Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate

Alchemy

Table of ContentsRakdos DemonsMono Red AggroMono Red DragonsBoros AggroAbzan PartyEnd Step Hello everyone! The spoilers have been out for a few days and set release is right around the corner! With any new set, I’m always going to first build…

DoggertQBones
July 6, 2022

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