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Zendikar Rising Early Access Streamer Event Decklists
Zendikar Rising arrives to MTG Arena on September 17, and Magic fans are very excited for both the new set and the yearly rotation in Standard that it heralds. As is their custom, Wizards of the Coast once again have…
30 New Historic Brews with Zendikar Rising
Table of ContentsCompany DecksGruul Party CompanyBant CompanyBant Spirit CompanyControl DecksAzorius ControlAzorius Revelation ControlDimir Lurrus Control – Zendikar Rising HistoricGraveyard DecksGrixis Lurrus DredgeGolgari DredgeMono Black Thwart the GraveIzzet PhoenixRakdos ArcanistTribal DecksMinotaur ComboIzzet WizardsMardu VampiresMono Red DragonsSimic MerfolkDimir RoguesAggro DecksMono Black Lurrus…
30 New Standard Brews with Zendikar Rising
Table of ContentsWinota DecksBoros Warriors WinotaNaya WinotaSpell DecksIzzet SpellsRielle SpellsControl DecksAzorius ControlAzorius Yorion ControlDimir ControlRamp DecksMono Green RampGruul RampGruul LithoformingSimic Kinnan Ramp+1/+1 Counter DecksGolgari CountersSelesnya CountersDevotion DecksMono Blue DevotionMono Black DevotionTribal DecksDimir RoguesOrzhov ClericsBoros Akiri Equipment (Warriors)Aggro DecksMono Black AggroAzorius…
Zendikar Rising Limited Set Review – Red
Table of ContentsWho are we?CompulsionDrifterLegendAkoum HellhoundCompulsion: C-Drifter: D+Akoum WarriorCompulsion: B-Drifter: B-Ardent ElectromancerCompulsion: CDrifter: CCinderclasmCompulsion: BDrifter: B-Cleansing WildfireCompulsion: CDrifter: D+Expedition ChampionCompulsion: C+Drifter: C+Fireblade ChargerCompulsion: B-Drifter: C+Fissure WizardCompulsion: C-Drifter: CGoma Fada VanguardCompulsion: C+Drifter: C+Grotag Bug-CatcherCompulsion: CDrifter: C-Grotag Night-RunnerCompulsion: B-Drifter: C+Inordinate RageCompulsion: DDrifter:…
Historic Jund Food Deck Guide: Mythic Invitational Top 8
Table of ContentsJund by David Steinberg – 2020 Mythic InvitationalVideoSideboard GuideSultai RampOn the playOn the drawGoblinsJund CompanyTips and TricksWrapping Up Hello everybody! My name is Sam Rolph, some of you may know of me as Phill_Hellmuth on Magic the Gathering…
MTG Arena: State of the Game – September 2020
Table of ContentsADVENTURE AWAITSZENDIKAR RISINGEXPRESS YOURSELFMECHANICSZENDIKAR RISING EVENT SCHEDULEROTATION 2020 AND RENEWALSET ROADMAP FOR 2021DEVELOPER ROADMAPIN DEVELOPMENTIN CONCEPTCLEANUP STEP MTG Arena’s monthly update is coming on Thursday September 17, 2020 (8 AM PT). Here is the summary of today’s post and…
Zendikar Rising Constructed Set Review
Table of ContentsBefore we start…WhiteAngel of DestinyArchon of EmeriaArchpriest of IonaEmeria’s CallFearless FledglingFelidar RetreatKabira TakedownLegion AngelLuminarch AspirantMaul of the SkyclavesOndu InversionSkyclave ApparitionSquad CommanderTazri, Beacon of UnityBlue CardsAnticognitionBubble SnareCharix, the Raging IsleConcerted DefenseConfounding ConundrumGlasspool MimicInscription of InsightJace, Mirror MageLullmage’s DominationMaddening CacophonyMerfolk…
Zendikar Rising Limited Set Review – Black
Table of ContentsWho are we?CompulsionDrifterLegendAcquisitions ExpertCompulsion: B-Drifter: B-Agadeem’s AwakeningCompulsion: A+Drifter: A+Blackbloom RogueCompulsion: BDrifter: BBlood BeckoningCompulsion: D+Drifter: C-Blood PriceCompulsion: C-Drifter: C-Bloodchief’s ThirstCompulsion: A-Drifter: B+Coveted PrizeCompulsion: D-Drifter: DDeadly AllianceCompulsion: A-Drifter: B+Demon’s DiscipleCompulsion: D+Drifter: C-Drana, the Last BloodchiefCompulsion: A+Drifter: A+Drana’s SilencerCompulsion: D+Drifter: CDreadwurmCompulsion:…
Top Mythic Standard and Historic Decks – September 2020 Season – Week 2 – Zendikar Rising Waiting Room!
Table of ContentsMTG Arena Standard Mythic Decks of the WeekMTG Arena Historic Mythic Decks of the WeekHow to Feature Your Deck We are just a few days away from the release of Zendikar Rising, the latest Magic: The Gathering Expansion…
2020 Mythic Invitational Coverage – Top 8 Elimination Bracket and Grand Finals
On Saturday, during the Upper Bracket competition, it was Gabriel Nassif piloting Jund Sacrifice deck who was the one to claim the spot in the Grand Finals. Today all the rest will battle it out in the Lower Elimination Bracket for the right to challenge him!
Mythic Invitational Top 8 Broadcast Cancelled
Hey everyone, sadly we won’t be able to conclude our coverage of the Historic Mythic Invitational today as Wizards of the Coast have cancelled their broadcast due to technical difficulties. Check out their announcement here: Unfortunately, the live stream for…
Zendikar Rising Limited Set Review – Blue
Table of ContentsWho are we?CompulsionDrifterLegendAnticognitionCompulsion: C+Drifter: CBeyeen VeilCompulsion: C+Drifter: C+Bubble SnareCompulsion: B-Drifter: BCascade SeerCompulsion: CDrifter: CCharix, the Raging IsleCompulsion: A-Drifter: B-Chilling TrapCompulsion: D+Drifter: CCleric of DepthsCompulsion: C-Drifter: D+Concerted DefenseCompulsion: DDrifter: FConfounding ConundrumCompulsion: DDrifter: FCoralhelm ChroniclerCompulsion: B-Drifter: B-Cunning GeysermageCompulsion: CDrifter: C+DeliberateCompulsion:…
Zendikar Rising Limited Set Review – Introduction and White
Table of ContentsIntroductionWho are we?CompulsionDrifterWhy have a mission statement?The mission statement of this set review (and later tier list):Let’s clarify some things:BackgroundIn DraftsThe Mechanics of Zendikar Rising – how do they affect gameplay?Legend (IMPORTANT)Allied AssaultCompulsion: CDrifter: C-Angel of DestinyCompulsion: BDrifter:…
2020 Mythic Invitational Top 8 Decklists and Upper Bracket Coverage
Welcome back to MTG Arena Zone's continued coverage of the 2020 Mythic Invitational tournament!
2020 Mythic Invitational Day 2 Coverage
Table of ContentsVODPreviewTop 8Round Eight: Grzegorz Kowalski vs Ivan Floch – Jund Citadel vs Jund SacrificeGame 1Game 2Chris Kvartek vs Chris Leonard – Rakdos Goblins vs Mono Green PlaneswalkersGame 2Round Nine: Gabriel Nassif vs Luis Scott-Vargas – Jund Sacrifice vs…
2020 Mythic Invitational Decklists
The 2020 Mythic Invitational is in full swing and all 160 Historic decks registered by the competitors are now revealed! You can find all of them below, and also be sure to check out our other resources dedicated to the…
2020 Mythic Invitational Day 1 Coverage
Table of ContentsVODPreviewFinal StandingsRound OneCorey Burkhart vs Grzegorz Kowalski: Abzan Gift vs Jund CitadelMatt Nass vs Gregory OrangeRound 2: William Jensen vs Carlos Romao – Mono-Red Goblins vs Temur FlashGame 1Game 2Raphael Levy vs John RolfGame 1Game 2Game 3Jean-Emmanuel Depraz…
2020 Mythic Invitational: Early Metagame Report
160 players will compete in the 2020 Mythic Invitational, the first big official tournament for the Historic format. MPL players, Rivals league members, and challengers will battle for $250,000 in prizes and 16 qualification spots in the 2020 Season Grand…
Historic Myths and Tales Part IV: A Mono Black God Pharaoh’s Gift Guide
Table of ContentsPackages and SynergiesStrategySideboardingVs UW AurasVs Bant / Sultai RampVs Jund CitadelVs GoblinsVs MonoRVs RB Pyromancer ArcanistZendikar Rising Elder? What is it, Timmy? What happens when I die? Oh, it’s not an easy subject… It depends on whether your…
Brewing in a Top Hat: Historic Sphinx Alliance with Zendikar Rising
Table of ContentsThe Card ChoicesSideboard GuideTips and TricksZendikar RisingThanks for reading! Hey guys, welcome back to Brewing in a Top Hat. Today I have a really fun list that I have been perfecting since Jumpstart came out. As soon as…
SCG Tour Online Season Two Championship Qualifier #5 Decklists and Metagame
Table of ContentsVODMetagameDecklists 122 players have been invited to participate in the fifth week of SCG Tour Online Season Two Championship Qualifiers. Players who participated in the daily challenge events throughout the week were eligible to participate based on the…
Zendikar Rising Spoiler Analysis Part Four: Landfall and Kicker
Table of ContentsLandfallLotus CobraRoiling RegrowthOmnath, Locus of CreationPhylath, World SculptorMoraug, Fury of AkoumKickerSea Gate StormcallerBloodchief’s ThirstThieving SkydiverCinderclasmInscription of RuinThank you so much for reading and following these articles! Make sure to check out my other Zendikar spoiler impressions: Landfall Landfall…
Top Mythic Standard and Historic Decks – September 2020 Season – Week 1
Table of ContentsMTG Arena Standard Mythic Decks of the WeekMTG Arena Historic Mythic Decks of the Week The opening week of September kicked off the new Ranked season. Players have started yet another ladder climb to reach the Top 1200…
Historic Challenge 8-Win Decklists
The Historic Challenge is in full swing on MTG Arena, and we have already seen a flurry of decks that made it all the way to the coveted eighth win. In this article, we are featuring some of those lists…
Historic Deck Guide: Mono Black Devotion to Vampires
Table of ContentsIntroductionTestingThe breakthrough!The Differences from the Pioneer BuildHow the deck playsSideboard GuideAzorius ControlSultai and BantMono Red AggroGoblinsJund CompanyUnderworld BreachTips and NotesZendikar RisingConclusion Introduction Like every brewer when was spoiled in Theros: Beyond Death, I was super excited for the…
MTG Arena Zone Historic Open #10 Tournament Report: Decklists and Metagame Breakdown
Table of ContentsCoverageMetagameDecklists Our weekly Historic Open is a free to enter tournament that we run in collaboration with the HistoricMTG subreddit community to bring you cash prizes! Check out this week’s highlights and coverage in the VOD, metagame and…
Tinkerer’s Cube Draft Overview
Table of ContentsWait, What’s a Cube? Tinkerer Who?Event DetailsEvent RewardsView Card PoolOk, Thanks! I’ll Draft Every Mythic I See!Drafting a Plan, not a PileThe PlansGo-Wide/TokensEnchantressReanimator/Graveyard ValueLifegainGet Out There and Try It! Check out our updated completed guide for the Tinkerer’s…
Zendikar Rising Spoiler Analysis Part Three: Party!
Hello, Planeswalkers from across the globe! Today we will take a look at one of the new keywords making a debut in Zendikar Rising: “Party”.
Zendikar Rising Spoiler Analysis Part Two: Double-Faced Cards
Table of ContentsNew Dual LandsModal Double-Faced CardsThank you so much for reading; we will continue tomorrow with Part III. You can find me streaming on Twitch here and on Twitter here. Hello Planeswalkers from across the globe! Zendikar Rising spoiler season is…
Zendikar Rising
Table of ContentsSet DetailsEventsTrailers/AnnouncementsThemes and MechanicsPlaneswalkersLandfallKickerPartyDouble-faced Modal LandsFor more info, check out the official developer descriptions of each mechanic.StoryMTG Arena Zone ContentSpoilers and Card ListPre-order: Nahiri Play BundlePre-order: Jace Pack Bundle Zendikar Rising is our third visit to the plane…
Omnath, Locus of Creation Wallpaper
This week’s Magic: The Gathering wallpaper featured by Wizards of the Coast is the alternate showcase art of Omnath, Locus of Creation by Bastien Grivet, one of the first Mythic Rares in Zendikar Rising to be spoiled. The new card…
Historic Simic Ramp: The Guide That Shakes the World
Table of ContentsWho am I?What is Simic Ramp, and why should I play it? Sideboard Guide Who am I? My name is Mark Gabriele, and I am an SCG Tour Grinder and avid Arena player. My absolute favorite decks in Standard…
Zendikar Rising Spoiler Analysis Part One: The Three Planeswalkers
Table of ContentsJace, Mirror MageNahiri, Heir of the AncientsNissa of Shadowed BoughsThank you so much for reading; we will continue tomorrow with Part II. You can find me streaming on Twitch here, and on Twitter here. Hello Planeswalkers from across…
Zendikar Rising Debut Stream: Trailer, Spoilers, Upcoming Expansions and More!
Table of ContentsAnnouncement Stream‘Zendikar Rising’ TrailerMechanicsCardsNissa Planeswalker Card Full ArtExpansions Coming in 2021Magic Arena on Mobile On September 8 Zendikar Rising has made its debut on the official Magic: The Gathering Twitch channel! We revisited a familiar plane, had the first…
September 2020 Ranked Season
Table of ContentsSeason DatesSeptember 2020 Season RewardSeasonal Reset The September 2020 Ranked Season has begun, running from August 31, 12:05 PT (20:05 UTC), ends September 30 at 12:00 PT (19:00 UTC) and we have all the details for you below.…
Exploring Historic Post Field of the Dead Ban
Table of ContentsSimic Leyline RampSelesnya AurasMerfolk Company Historic has been a very unexplored format so far. From Winota to Field of the Dead, the format has been always dominated by a single strategy – too strong for any other decks…
MTG Arena Zone Historic Open #9 Tournament Report: Decklists and Metagame Breakdown
Table of ContentsCoverageMetagameDecklists Our weekly Historic Open is a free to enter tournament that we run in collaboration with the HistoricMTG subreddit community to bring you cash prizes and Premium membership! Check out this week’s highlights and coverage in the…
Top Mythic Standard and Historic Decks – August 2020 Season – Week 4
Table of ContentsMTG Arena Standard Mythic Decks of the WeekMTG Arena Historic Mythic Decks of the Week The final few days of the August 2020 ranked season is already upon us as we get ready for the release of Zendikar…
Standard 2021 – FNM at Home Event Guide and Decklists
Table of ContentsEvent DetailsEvent RewardsHOW TO GET A REWARD CODE FROM YOUR STOREStandard 2021 DecklistsThanks for reading! Today’s weekly FNM at Home event has returned to give you free stuff once again: you can receive a code for an Arena…
1.11.01.00 Patch Notes – Zendikar Rising Preorder Bundles Now Available
Table of ContentsPRE-ORDER ZENDIKAR RISING!NAHIRI PLAY BUNDLEJACE PACK BUNDLEPROMOTIONAL OFFER – PET ROCK!PATCH NOTESGAMEPLAYBUG FIXES Today’s minor patch releases the Zendikar Rising pre-order bundles, now available to purchase, alongside adjusting the Amonkhet Remastered battleground to be better optimised and have improved…
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