Iconic MTG Equipment Gets New Life Thanks to Bloomburrow Additions
Since the major Pioneer bans that removed Amalia Benavides Aguirre and Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord from the format, players have taken it upon themselves to experiment with different deck choices. Archetypes like Boros Convoke and mono-white Humans that were largely held down by Vampires and Amalia combo are on the rise, while other innovative strategies like […]
Big Bans Reignite Player Excitement by Unlocking Dead Archetypes
Earlier this week, the MTG world saw a massive shakeup as seven cards were either banned or restricted across a variety of formats. For many players, the announcement brought hope for a new era that might showcase a wider range of diverse archetypes. Going into Monday, it seemed like Nadu, Winged Wisdom in Modern and […]
New Bloomburrow Discard Spell Sneaks Into Multiple Formats
Sometimes you gotta rob to keep your riches.
Brutal MTG Format Desperately Needs Mass Bans on Monday
As many of you know, a major ban announcement is set to occur very soon. Many players are looking forward to the August 26 announcement, hoping for major changes to bring about improvements to their favorite formats. In some ways, it feels as though a couple of cards in Modern and Legacy will inevitably get […]
Mono White MTG Powerhouse Puts Up Surprisingly Dominant Result
No matter how doomed an MTG format may seem to be, there is always room for innovation. This may not be true at the absolute top level of competition, but most MTG players have room to build their own, unique contraption and take down players before they know what’s really going on. Yesterday, at the […]
Wild MTG Dwarf Typal Deck Dominates 140-Player Event
Pioneer, a format long dominated by Rakdos Vampires, has been seeing a surprising number of intriguing archetypes overperform in recent weeks. This past weekend, we discussed the emergence of a sweet Golgari crimes deck that abuses the power of Iridescent Vinelasher. We also focused on the sudden surge of Rakdos Sacrifice, an archetype that had […]
Fishy Bloomburrow Uncommon Breaks Into Magic’s Toughest Format
Little spell in the big city.
MTG Head Designer Recognizes Negative Impact of Four Overpowered Cards
Over the last year, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in power level of individual cards. This is especially true with the release of straight-to-Modern sets like Modern Horizons 3 and Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Despite the fact that Lord of the Rings was one of the most successful sets in MTG’s history, […]
Dead MTG Archetype Makes Impressive Nostalgic Return
Vein Ripper has had a massive impact on the Pioneer format. Before the Murders at Karlov Manor Pro Tour, no one considered Vein Ripper a competitive MTG card. Now, the card is so popular that Pioneer players want it banned. The combination of Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord and Vein Ripper is difficult to overcome for many […]
Tasty Eldraine Land Jumps Over 300% In Price
Better get that bread if you want a copy.