Tag: Standard

$20 Foil Reprint Sighted in MTG Foundations

Now that players are seeing the contents of MTG Foundations, the set feels as though it was overlooked for a long time. All kinds of incredible reprints, new cards, and interesting takes on classic effects are making their way to the Standard format. Authority of the Consuls is another in a massive line of powerful, […]

Budget Red Aggro Deck Puts up Unbelievable Tournament Results

Monastery Swiftspear

Mono-red aggro is a typical archetype that is rarely bad in Standard. Being able to present a very fast clock backed up by some burn spells has remained a recipe for success over the years. That being said, while mono-red is often serviceable, it’s unusual that the strategy is the best thing to be doing. […]

Elite Human Faerie Legend Can Take Over Games on the Cheap

MTG Foundations is an incredibly interesting product featuring a boatload of cool reprints and new cards. Because these cards will all be legal in Standard for the foreseeable future, the format will undoubtedly see some major metagame shifts when the set releases. As we continue to get bombarded by spoilers, it’s important to take a […]

Classic Textless MTG Common Shows Signs of Massive Price Spike

The MTG Foundations spoilers have been a much bigger deal than many players expected. Tons of powerful reprints are suddenly becoming Standard and Pioneer legal, and it will change the landscape for both formats. Burst Lightning is an example of an iconic card experiencing this change. We saw a similar spike to Pyroclasm after it […]

MTG Demon Dominance Causes 480% Phyrexian Price Spike

Archfiend of the Dross

Thanks to Duskmourn: House of Horror, Demons are all the rage nowadays. Not only are they popping off in Commander thanks to new support, but they’re making real competitive waves too. In both Standard and Pioneer, Demon Typal decks have become unexpectedly powerful in recent weeks. While the dominance of Demons may be somewhat unexpected, […]