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The Horror! – Deckbuilding With The Phyrexia: All Will Be One Mythic Horrors

Alchemy Explorer Historic Standard Strategy

Phyrexia: All for One is almost here and Skura can't help but to brew! Today, he tackles the Legendary cycle of Mythic Horrors and their best applications in Standard, Explorer, and even Historic!

Skura
February 4, 2023

Top 10 Phyrexia: All Will Be One Cards for Standard

Premium Standard Strategy

Which of the new cards are the pros looking at? PVDDR covers his pick of the best 10 cards from Phyrexia: All Will Be One!

PVDDR
February 4, 2023

Pioneer Deck Difficulty Ratings: Which Pioneer Decks Are the Hardest to Play?

Pioneer Strategy

PVDDR covers some things that he and the team have learned in testing for the Pro Tour in terms of deck difficulty.

PVDDR
January 30, 2023

Let’s Get Toxic! – Breaking Down Toxic Decks In Standard

Standard Strategy

The new set is fully released and DoggertQBones had to start with his favorite mechanic - Toxic! Find out how he would build the Toxic decks and if he believes they can be great decks or simply too gimmicky in a strong Standard!

DoggertQBones
January 27, 2023

MTG Arena Meta Snapshot: The Brothers’ War Week 10 – The Penultimate Week

Strategy

Want to know how The Brothers' War has impacted Arena? Find out what DoggertQBones believes are the largest changes in Alchemy, Explorer, Historic, and of course, Standard after the tenth week of The Brothers' War!

DoggertQBones
January 26, 2023

Situational Awareness: How to Play Around Things

Premium Strategy

PVDDR takes us through some next-level mindset needed to succeed at the top levels, in how and when to play around the cards you're afraid of.

PVDDR
January 21, 2023

Monastery Swiftspear Art by Gabor Szikszai

MTG Arena Meta Snapshot: The Brothers’ War Week 9 – Seeing Red

Strategy

DoggertQBones
January 19, 2023

The Allied Fastlands and Their Impact on Explorer and Pioneer

Explorer Pioneer Premium Strategy

PVDDR breaks down Explorer and Pioneer decks that would be significantly improved by the printing of the Allied Fast Lands in Phyrexia: All Will Be One.

PVDDR
January 14, 2023

The Top Three Off Meta Decks of the Week – January 12th, 2023

Standard Strategy

Looking for something different, but powerful in Standard? DoggertQBones looked high and low for his top three off-meta choices for this week that you should consider playing!

DoggertQBones
January 12, 2023

Under The Meta: Historic Temur Perilous Phoenix

Strategy

This is second installment in the Under The Meta series where Altheriax goes over the strengths and weaknesses of a new deck, and talks about how it could potentially be improved to push it into tier 1 - this time he's breaking down Temur Phoenix splashing green for Perilous Iteration and Cindervines!

Altheriax
January 11, 2023

Resolute Reinforcements Art by Billy Christian - Dominaria United

MTG Arena Meta Snapshot: The Brothers’ War Week 8 – Aggros Time to Shine

Strategy

DoggertQBones
January 11, 2023

Brews From Scratch: Historic Collected Conjuring Mill

Historic Strategy

This is the fourth installment in the Brews From Scratch series where Altheriax records himself building a brand new deck from the beginning and explaining his choices as he goes - this time he's building Collected Conjuring Mill in Historic!

Altheriax
January 9, 2023

The Top 5 Decks for the Bo1 Alchemy Play-In Event (and the Decathlon)

Alchemy Premium Strategy

Looking to crush the Play In or even the Decathlon? Our expert Alchemy player, Altheriax, is here to help! Find out his top 5 decks that he's considering to take into the event, why you may want to pick them, and what you should be considering!

Altheriax
January 7, 2023

My Top 5 Decks for Getting to Mythic Quickly – January 2023 Edition

Premium Strategy

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
January 6, 2023

MTG Arena Meta Snapshot: The Brothers’ War Week 7

Strategy

Want to know what's happening on Arena? Find out what DoggertQBones believes are the largest changes in Alchemy, Explorer, Historic, and of course, Standard after the seventh week of The Brothers' War!

DoggertQBones
January 4, 2023

How to Play With and Against Fable of the Mirror-Breaker in Standard

Standard Strategy

Fable of the Mirror-Breaker is Standard's best card, so you should know how to play with and against it! As a special guest article, Philip Mahr tells you the best practices for handling this potent threat!

Philip Mahr
January 3, 2023

Sideboarding in Pioneer: How to Build and Play With Your Additional 15

Pioneer Premium Strategy

PVDDR joins us again for Pioneer, and this time to go over the ins and outs of sideboarding strategies, including building and playing them using some of the best decks in the format as examples!

PVDDR
December 29, 2022

MTG Arena Meta Snapshot: The Brothers’ War Week 6

Strategy

DoggertQBones
December 28, 2022

The Top Three Off Meta Decks of the Week – December 27th, 2022

Standard Strategy

Looking for something different, but powerful in Standard? DoggertQBones looked high and low for his top three off-meta choices for this week that you should consider playing!

DoggertQBones
December 27, 2022

Brews From Scratch: Explorer Mono Black Gix Devotion

Explorer Strategy

This is the third installment in the Brews From Scratch series where Altheriax records himself building a brand new deck from the beginning and explaining his choices as he goes - this time he's building Mono Black Devotion in Explorer built around Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor!

Altheriax
December 23, 2022

Returning to Paper Play – Preparing for Your Next In-Person Event

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PVDDR comes to us to share the tricks and tips to returning to paper magic.

PVDDR
December 22, 2022

The Top Three Off Meta Decks of the Week – December 22, 2022

Standard Strategy

Looking for something different, but powerful in Standard? DoggertQBones looked high and low for his top three off-meta choices for this week that you should consider playing!

DoggertQBones
December 22, 2022

MTG Arena Meta Snapshot: The Brothers’ War Week 5

Strategy

DoggertQBones
December 21, 2022

One with the Multiverse Art by Liiga Smilshkalne

The Top Three Off Meta Decks of the Week – December 17th, 2022

Standard Strategy

Looking for something different, but powerful in Standard? DoggertQBones looked high and low for his top three off-meta choices for this week that you should consider playing!

DoggertQBones
December 17, 2022

Introduction to Pioneer: Top Picks and Tips

Introduction to Pioneer: Top Decks and Tips

Pioneer Premium Strategy

The next format in focus for tabletop Magic is Pioneer, so PVDDR goes over some competitive tips, Pioneer's top decks and shares his pick for the best deck in the format right now.

PVDDR
December 15, 2022

MTG Arena Meta Snapshot: The Brothers’ War Week 4 – Alchemy and Explorer Anthology 2 Arrive

Strategy

DoggertQBones
December 15, 2022

8 New Explorer Decks With Explorer Anthology 2

Explorer Strategy

Explorer Anthology 2 is here, and with it, Skura has 8 decks you can try out Day 1! Find out the eight decks that he likes the most going into Explorer with this incredible mini-set!

Skura
December 13, 2022

By Elspeth's Command Art by Carlos Palma Cruchaga

Alchemy: The Brothers’ War Card Reviews and Decklists

Alchemy Strategy

Lots of new cards and lots of opinions! See what DoggertQBones thinks of the new Alchemy: The Brother's War cards to see what cards may make the cut, what cards won't see the light of day, and sample decks to try them out in!

DoggertQBones
December 10, 2022

The Top Three Decks You Should Be Playing in Standard Right Now to Win More Instantly

Premium Standard Strategy

Tired of losing to Grixis? Want to get ahead of the metagame? DoggertQBones has the perfect remedy! Find out his top three decks that are extremely undervalued that you should be playing if you're looking to improve your win rate right now!

DoggertQBones
December 9, 2022

Thought-Knot Seer Art by Svetlin Velinov

Explorer Anthology 2 Card Reviews and Decklists

Explorer Strategy

The second Explorer Anthology is coming out and is ready to turn Explorer upside down! Find out the cards that DoggertQBones is most excited for, what cards are overrated, and sample decklists you can use day one!

DoggertQBones
December 8, 2022

The Top Three Off Meta Decks of the Week – December 7th, 2022

Standard Strategy

Looking for something different, but powerful in Standard? DoggertQBones looked high and low for his top three off-meta choices for this week that you should consider playing!

DoggertQBones
December 7, 2022

MTG Arena Meta Snapshot: The Brothers’ War Week 3 – The Week of Angels

Strategy

DoggertQBones
December 6, 2022

The Top Three Off Meta Decks of the Week – November 30th, 2022

Standard Strategy

Looking for something different, but powerful in Standard? DoggertQBones looked high and low for his top three off-meta choices for this week that you should consider playing!

DoggertQBones
November 30, 2022

MTG Arena Meta Snapshot: The Brothers’ War Week 2

Strategy

DoggertQBones
November 29, 2022

The Top Three off Meta Decks of the Week – November 24th, 2022

Standard Strategy

Looking for something different, but powerful in Standard? DoggertQBones looked high and low for his top three off-meta choices for this week that you should consider playing!

DoggertQBones
November 24, 2022

MTG Arena Meta Snapshot: The Brothers’ War Week 1

Strategy

DoggertQBones
November 22, 2022

Goblin Blast Runner Art by Joseph Weston

Standard Rakdos Artifacts Deck Highlight

Standard Strategy

Rakdos Artifacts is a synergistic midrange deck from the previous Standard format. Will The Brothers' War power it up with an exciting build-around enchantment and strong one-drops?

INickStrad
November 19, 2022

Standard Azorius Soldiers Deck Highlight

Standard Strategy

One of The Brothers' Wars breakout decks, Azorius Soldiers has already seen a huge amount of play! Find out the list that DoggertQBones likes the most and why the deck is so powerful!

DoggertQBones
November 17, 2022

Standard Mono Red Warfare Deck Highlight

Standard Strategy

The first BRO Deck Highlight is here and we have one of DoggertQBones' favorite right off the bat! Find out how Mono Red has changed from Dominaria and why it may be its time to shine!

DoggertQBones
November 16, 2022

The Best The Brothers’ War Cards for Historic & Explorer

Explorer Historic Premium Strategy

Curious what new cards have a chance to shine in Arena's older formats? One of MTG Arena's best eternal format players, Altheriax, gives a deep dive into every card that has constructed implications and where they could be viable!

Altheriax
November 16, 2022