Multiple MTG Spider Man Cards Unexpectedly Dominate Early Events
Early expectations for the MTG Spider Man set, from a competitive perspective, were not exciting. Many of the cards in Spider Man were considered weak, especially for older formats. Despite the expected failure on multiple fronts, there is a surprising number of cards winning early MTG Spider Man events. Some of these cards, after succeeding […]
MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed Spoilers Appear Early Thanks to New Leak
Leaks and Magic: The Gathering really do go hand in hand. It seems we can’t get a new set without a few cards or details being unexpectedly revealed early. We’ve even seen this trend hit Secret Lair drops recently, and it doesn’t show any signs of stopping. Ahead of MagicCon: Atlanta this weekend, the first […]
Dominance of Vivi-Less Izzet Showcases Additional Bans May Be Necessary
A couple weeks ago, Wizards of the Coast in an unprecedented move essentially made it clear that Vivi Ornitier would be getting banned in Standard on November 10. Izzet Cauldron has dominated the format for quite some time, so this isn’t too much of a surprise. However, there’s an argument that banning just Vivi won’t […]
Unique Board Wipe and Mill Engine Dominates Major Standard Event
In the current Standard environment, it’s natural to expect the vast majority of top performing decks in a tournament to be either Izzet Cauldron or mono-red aggro. If you’re playing another strategy, you need a strong gameplan against these two decks in order to compete. Well, in a recent Standard Challenge, a brew not only […]
Exciting Donate Combo Makes Waves in Standard Out of Nowhere
One of the most amusing ways to win games of MTG is to have your opponent gain control of a permanent you own that comes with a major downside. Back in the day, using Donate to send Illusions of Grandeur your opponent’s way was a pretty sweet combo. More recently, we saw a combo play […]
Four-Color MTG Death Combo Wins With Tons of Draft Chaff
Unfortunately, Vivi Cauldron is back to being the undisputed king of Standard. Like we were afraid of, the deck seems to have adjusted to Red, winning the MTGO Standard Showcase Challenge over the weekend, and qualifying many MTG Arena players for the Arena Championships. Despite Vivi’s reaffirmation of power, the brief reprieve caused by Red […]
MTG Standard Menace Loses Half Its Value Due To Ban Speculation
Is the sun setting for this notorious Black Mage?
Upcoming Standard Bans Need to Address Forgotten Archetype
In an unexpected decision from Wizards of the Coast earlier in the week, the long-anticipated ban announcement is now scheduled for November 10 rather than November 24. Furthermore, Wizards made it clear that action will likely be taken to address the Standard format, and that Vivi Ornitier is the culprit. Even with the rise in […]
MTG Spider Man Meme Creates Standard Legal 2-Card Infinite Combo
The MTG Spider Man set has now been revealed in its entirety. While it’s unclear exactly how powerful the new cards will prove to be in Standard and beyond, one thing’s for certain: Wizards of the Coast knocked the flavor of the set out of the park. This set features unique references to old designs […]
Underrated Multi-Tutor Finally Shines with Tons of New Tools
During Aetherdrift spoiler season, one of the cards that received a lot of hype was Brightglass Gearhulk. In spite of the tough color requirement, this potent value engine has a lot going for it. However, since the release of Edge of Eternities, the card has made nearly no impact on the Standard format. Well, that […]