Plethora of Karlov Manor Commons Showcase Multi-Format Domination!
One of the biggest reasons why a lot of players enjoy opening MTG booster packs is so they can have the opportunity to crack a flashy and expensive rare or mythic rare. Many players get a thrill from opening up packs, and even if the first few don’t contain anything super valuable, all it takes […]
Rogue MTG Deck Creates Surprise 470% Price Spike!
If you’re a competitive MTG player, especially in North America, chances are you’ve turned your attention to the Modern format. Both the US and the Canadian regional championships are this weekend! With invitations to the coveted Pro Tour, and even the Magic 2024 World Championships on the line, the stakes are higher than ever for […]
Brutal Turbo Fog Deck Wins Major Event Via Decking!
After the banning of in Pauper, players were hopeful that the metagame might see a bit of a shakeup. Unfortunately, that largely has not been the case. Part of the goal of the ban, beyond weakening the absurd starts from the mono-red aggro deck, was to slow down the format at least a little bit. […]
Unusual Mono-Red Tron Deck Makes Surprise Surge in Fast Format!
At this point, it’s been over a month since the recent ban announcements helped the Pioneer, Modern, and Pauper metagames evolve. In Pioneer, has made a significant impact, being utilized in a multitude of ways. Meanwhile, in Modern, the banning of helped open the door for some Creature-based strategies like Prowess and Merfolk to gain […]
MTG Budget Graveyard Deck Showcases Surprising Resiliency!
Back when Commander Masters was spoiled in its entirety, one thing Constructed aficionados realized rather quickly was just how many reprints were downshifted in rarity. Specifically, a ton of cards were downshifted to common, making them legal in the Pauper format. Since the release of Commander Masters, a ton of these cards have drastically changed […]
Principal MTG Designer Gives Major Ban Announcement Added Context!
Earlier today, we saw a multitude of cards get banned across various Constructed formats. In Modern, and got the axe, potentially giving rise to small Creature decks once more. In Pioneer, and bit the dust, hopefully encouraging some innovation in an arguably stale format. Additionally, was unbanned in Pioneer, which could give rise to more […]
MTG Ban Announcement Features Five Bans and one Unban!
The time has finally come! Players have been waiting with bated breath for Magic’s next huge MTG ban announcement! It was confirmed on Tuesday via WeeklyMTG that changes were coming to the Pioneer and Modern formats. Considering how poorly the previous ban announcement was received, this was a rather exciting change. Perhaps even more shocking […]
Additional Massive MTG Changes Finally Confirmed For Absurdly Fast Format!
After the WeeklyMTG ban discussion that took place on Tuesday, Pioneer and Modern have been the talk of the town. Andrew Brown and Dan Musser, two members of the Play Design Team for Wizards of the Coast, went into detail about current issues within the Pioneer and Modern formats. Changes in both formats were essentially […]
MTG Unban Being Considered for Controversially Fast Format
Yesterday, a ban announcement was scheduled to take place. Unfortunately, while no changes were made to any format, virtually no information regarding the decision-making process from Wizards of the Coast was mentioned. This lack of insight provided regarding why no changes were made, especially given the prevalence of Rakdos Scam in Modern, left a lot […]
Wacky Unfinity Card is Crushing in Multiple Formats!
Part of what makes MTG such a fun game to play is that there are tons of designs, mechanics, and products that appeal to a wide audience. Some players love playing competitive Constructed formats while others enjoy playing Commander in a more casual environment. A lot of players also get a kick out of some […]