Tag: Standard

Extremely Early MTG Marvel Superheroes Announcement Revealed

December is typically a quieter month for Magic: The Gathering players. The final set of the year is already available at this point, so we rarely get much until the new year. That said, Wizards isn’t entirely done with 2025, as there are a few reveals left in store. For starters, the story chapters for […]

MTG Avatar Powerhouse Quickly Becomes The Most Expensive Card in Standard

Badgermole Cub | Avatar: The Last Airbender | Art by Nathaniel Himawan

It’s no secret that the Standard MTG format has been getting more expensive recently. Increased demand from competitive appeal, and Universes Beyond, as well as gradual power creep, have pushed prices up. Now, a playset of some of the best cards in Standard can easily set you back $250 or more. While this isn’t good […]

MTG Foundations Uncommon Spikes 1011% in Price Due to Avatar Synergy

Bulk Up

At this point, it’s no secret that Fire Lord Azula has been moving the MTG financial markets. As the most popular Commander from MTG Avatar, it seems players can’t get enough of this card’s spell-doubling shenanigans. Whether it’s the infinite combos or sheer potential for value, it’s no wonder that she’s so popular. While Fire […]

Lethal Desert Combo Deck Thrives Thanks to Incredible MTG Avatar Mechanic

Since the release of MTG Avatar, we’ve seen numerous unique archetypes pop up in Standard. From simple tempo shells like Azorius Flash to convoluted combo decks such as Bant Airbending, there are plenty of new strategies for players to flock to. Our pick for the most intriguing of the bunch has to go to a […]

Flexible MTG Avatar Wrath Creates Massive Swings

In general, when most players think of board wipes in Magic, they’re minds go to cards like Wrath of God that have a very simple effect. For archetypes that don’t play many creatures of their own, especially control shells that need ways to stabilize, board wipes can be a godsend. Interestingly, though, not all board […]