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Top 5 Historic Decks Built Around Secrets of Strixhaven Cards

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Historic Simic Verdant Ritual In-Depth Deck & Sideboard Guide

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Top 5 Historic Decks for the Bo3 Play-In & Mythic Qualifier

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Tarkir: Dragonstorm Set Review for Eternal Arena Formats Pt.1 + 3 New Historic Decks

Explorer Historic Premium Set Guides Timeless

Altheriax breaks down three new Historic decks built around new cards from Tarkir: Dragonstorm that have the most potential, as well as analysis of other new cards that could see play in Explorer, Historic, or Timeless!

Altheriax
March 23, 2025

Tarkir: Dragonstorm Spoiler Review – Part 1

Standard Tarkir Dragonstorm

Strickles breaks down new cards from Tarkir: Dragonstorm that he thinks will be competitive or at the very least a ton of fun!

Strickles
March 21, 2025

Tarkir Dragonstorm Visual Spoiler | Update March 27th

News Visual Spoiler

Current Visual Spoiler for Tarkir Dragonstorm, Khans and Dragon battle it out on Tarkir, a powerful ancient ritual the Dragonstorm is tipping the scales but at what cost...

Code_Halcyon
March 20, 2025

Historic Zombie Monument: Fun & Jank Episode 25

Fun & Jank decks

For our 25th Fun & Jank article, we’re diving into a Historic take on the classic Zombie Infestation + discard loop—this time powered by Ovalchase Daredevil and Monument to Endurance. This deck turns discarding into pure value, flooding the board with Zombies while looping Daredevil for infinite resources.

_Plum_
March 19, 2025

Tarkir Dragonstorm | Spoilers Season March 18th, 2025

News Standard

Latest Spoilers for the new upcoming set Tarkir Dragonstorm, let's look at what our friends at WoTC are cooking for the next Draconic expansion Tarkir Dragonsotm!

Code_Halcyon
March 18, 2025

Standard Cascade – Midweek Magic Event Guide

Midweek Magic

This guide will contain everything you need to know about the Midweek Magic: Standard Cascade event, including rewards.

j2sjosh
March 17, 2025

Alchemy Bant Naktamun Dollmaker Ramp In-Depth Deck & Sideboard Guide

Alchemy Deck Guides Premium Strategy

Learn how to play this powerful new Alchemy ramp deck from Altheriax built around the best new card from Alchemy: Aetherdrift in this 3,500+ word strategy and sideboard guide!

Altheriax
March 16, 2025

Standard Metagame Report | Aetherdrift

News Standard

Quick Standard Metagame Status, archetypes barging in on Standard some Goblins in some combos out!

Code_Halcyon
March 14, 2025

Historic Training Grounds: Fun & Jank Episode 24

Fun & Jank decks

This week’s Fun & Jank features two decks built around Trackhand Trainer, a powerful new addition to Aether Drift: Alchemy.

_Plum_
March 13, 2025

Slow Start – Midweek Magic Event Guide

Midweek Magic

This guide will contain everything you need to know about the Midweek Magic: Slow Start event, including rewards.

j2sjosh
March 11, 2025

Standard Top 8 Store Championship Aetherdrift (Bordeaux, France) | Analysis

Standard

Standard Top 8 Store Championship Aetherdrift (Bordeaux, France) | Analysis, looking at the crowning archetypes at this event.

Code_Halcyon
March 10, 2025

Top 6 Historic & Alchemy Decks Enabled by New Alchemy: Aetherdrift Cards

Aetherdrift Alchemy Historic Premium Strategy

Altheriax breaks down his 6 most promising new Historic and Alchemy decks built around new cards from Alchemy: Aetherdrift in this 4000 word deep dive

Altheriax
March 8, 2025

Alchemy: Aetherdrift Set Review and Rebalance Reaction

Aetherdrift Alchemy Set Guides

Strickles breaks down Alchemy: Aetherdrift and the recent balances changes and how they will impact the format!

Strickles
March 7, 2025

Historic Spider Cheerios: Honorable Mentions #2

Fun & Jank decks

Spiders and Cheerios are not part of a balanced breakfast.

_Plum_
March 5, 2025

Into the Future – Midweek Magic Event Guide

Midweek Magic

This guide will contain everything you need to know about the Midweek Magic: Into the Future event, including rewards.

j2sjosh
March 4, 2025

Historic Mythic Qualifier Jund Sorin In-Depth Deck & Sideboard Guide

Deck Guides Historic Premium Strategy

Learn how to play this powerful new Historic midrange-combo variant from Altheriax which performed well in the recent Mythic Qualifier in this 5,500+ word strategy and sideboard guide!

Altheriax
March 1, 2025

Universes Beyond: Spiderman spoilers March 1st

News Spiderman

First look at Spider-Man cards coming to Magic: The Gathering on September 26th, from the Spider-Man universe coming in MTG card form let's see what's coming in this preview

Code_Halcyon
March 1, 2025

Pro Tour Aetherdrift: Results, Fallout, and Thoughts

Aetherdrift Standard

Strickles reviews the results from Pro Tour Aetherdrift, and gives some thoughts on the format.

Strickles
February 28, 2025

Alchemy Aetherdrift: Preview

Aetherdrift Alchemy News

Alchemy Aetherdrift Preview cards, latest news on alchemy incoming cards from Aetherdrift Season

Code_Halcyon
February 27, 2025

Historic Tezzerator: Fun & Jank Episode 23

Fun & Jank decks

Tezzerator is back with a fresh spin in Historic, combining classic artifact synergies and powerful planeswalkers. With tools like Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge and a versatile toolbox of artifacts, this deck offers flexibility and depth. As Edge of Eternities looms on the horizon, the strategy is only set to get stronger.

_Plum_
February 26, 2025

Aetherdrift (DFT) Limited Set Review: Artifacts/Lands

Aetherdrift Limited News Strategy Tier Lists

MTG Aetherdrift (DFT) Limited Artifact/Lands Card Review, Icky goes all in with the DFT spoiler review Artifact/Lands edition!

Icky
February 25, 2025

Standard Pauper – Midweek Magic Event Guide

Midweek Magic

This guide will contain everything you need to know about the Midweek Magic: Standard Pauper event, including rewards.

j2sjosh
February 24, 2025

Most Impactful Aetherdrift Cards in Explorer, Historic & Timeless

Aetherdrift Explorer Historic Premium Timeless

Altheriax breaks down the most high impact Aetherdrift cards in Arena's eternal formats in this 5,000 word deep-dive with 14 new decklists!

Altheriax
February 23, 2025

Magic-Con Chicago 2025 | News Day 1

Avatar The Last Airbender Edge of Eternities Final Fantasy News Tarkir Dragonstorm

Let's take a look at the first day of Magic Con Chicago 2025 Panel Review!

Code_Halcyon
February 21, 2025

Final Fantasy First Look – Card Review

News Standard Strategy

We got our first look at Final Fantasy cards, so let's break them down!

Strickles
February 21, 2025

Historic 12-Shark Cycling: Fun & Jank Episode 22

Fun & Jank decks Historic

Ready to see a cycling deck that’s fast, furious, and full of surprises? Check out Plum's first Aetherdrift brew!

_Plum_
February 20, 2025

Aetherdrift (DFT) Limited Set Review: Multicolor

Aetherdrift Limited News Strategy Tier Lists

MTG Aetherdrift (DFT) Limited Multicolor Card Review, Icky goes all in with the DFT spoiler review Multicolor edition!

Icky
February 19, 2025

Standard Top 8 Analysis | RCQ @ SCG CON Atlanta

News

MTG Top 8 Analysis, RCQ @ Atlanta 2025, MTG Spotlight SCG Con event, a deep insight in Top 8 Standard Standings

Code_Halcyon
February 19, 2025

Final Fantasy | First Look

Final Fantasy News Universe Beyond

Magic The Gathering First Look at Final Fantasy Universe Beyond, our first set of cards revealed and product information launching on June 13th 2025

Code_Halcyon
February 18, 2025

Aetherdrift Constructed – Midweek Magic Event Guide

Midweek Magic

This guide will contain everything you need to know about the Midweek Magic: Aetherdrift Constructed event, including rewards.

j2sjosh
February 18, 2025

Aetherdrift (DFT) Limited Set Review: Green

Aetherdrift Limited News Strategy Tier Lists

MTG Aetherdrift (DFT) Limited Green Card Review, Icky goes all in with the DFT spoiler review Green edition!

Icky
February 16, 2025

Top 8 Historic Decks for the Best of 1 Play-In Event

Historic Premium Strategy

Altheriax covers his picks for the best 8 Bo1 Historic decks right now ahead of this weekend's Bo1 Play-In event in this 5,000 word metagame breakdown!

Altheriax
February 15, 2025

Aetherdrift (DFT) Limited Set Review: Red

Aetherdrift Limited News Strategy Tier Lists

MTG Aetherdrift (DFT) Limited Red Card Review, Icky goes all in with the DFT spoiler review Red edition!

Icky
February 14, 2025

Aetherdrift (DFT) Limited Set Review: Blue

Aetherdrift Limited News Strategy Tier Lists

MTG Aetherdrift (DFT) Limited Blue Card Review, Icky goes all in with the DFT spoiler review Blue edition!

Icky
February 13, 2025

Aetherdrift (DFT) Limited Set Review: Black

Aetherdrift Limited News Strategy Tier Lists

MTG Aetherdrift (DFT) Limited Black Card Review, Icky goes all in with the DFT spoiler review Black edition!

Icky
February 12, 2025

Upcoming Releases – 2025

News Standard

Upcoming release for 2025 MTG Lineup new sets and productss

Code_Halcyon
February 12, 2025

Aetherdrift (DFT) Limited Set Review: White

Aetherdrift Limited News Strategy Tier Lists

MTG Aetherdrift (DFT) Limited White Card Review, Icky goes all in with the DFT spoiler review White edition!

Icky
February 11, 2025

Jump into Aetherdrift – Midweek Magic Event Guide

Midweek Magic

This guide will contain everything you need to know about the Midweek Magic: Jump into Aetherdrift event, including rewards.

j2sjosh
February 11, 2025

Aetherdrift (DFT) Limited Archetypes Guide and Example Decks

Limited

In this guide, we go over the 10 archetypes in Aetherdrift (DFT) Limited, including example decks (archetype skeletons) for you to refer to.

j2sjosh
February 10, 2025

Top 8 Bo3 Historic Decks Ahead of Qualifier Season – Metagame Breakdown

Historic Premium Strategy

Altheriax covers his picks for the best 8 Historic decks right now in this 5,000 word metagame breakdown with the newest build for each archetype, plus a breakdown of how each deck works and its weaknesses!

Altheriax
February 8, 2025

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