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Pro Tour Barcelona Metagame Breakdown: The One Ring Meta
July 28 | by Lucas Giggs
This week, Lucas analyzes the Pro Tour Barcelona Metagame Breakdown, including his unexpected findings and an analysis of the best positioned archetypes to finish in the top 8.
Azorius Soldiers in Standard: Deck & Sideboard Guide
July 23 | by Lucas Giggs
'Azorius Soldiers' has proven to be one of the top aggro decks in the "new Standard". In this article, Lucas shares his experience with the deck, including a complete sideboard guide and his best tips for playing the deck.
Metagaming: This Week in Modern
July 14 | by Remi Fortier
The Modern metagame continues to evolve. This week, Remi Fortier gives us his analysis of the current meta, including his current choices and an in-depth analysis based on the available data. Is The One Ring warping everything?
Boros Pia-Prowess Guide
July 12 | by Lucas Giggs
There is still room for innovation in Pioneer. In this article, Lucas guides us through the latest brew that won an MTGO Challenge in the hands of Komattaman: Boros Pia-prowess!
Pioneer Rakdos Sacrifice Guide
July 11 | by Jean Zarrouati
Join Jean Zarroutai as he unveils the secrets and history of Rakdos Sacrifice. In this article you'll find a complete primer, his sideboard guide, and his best tips and tricks with the deck to level up your game.
Pioneer Golgari Elves Guide
July 07 | by Lee Shi Tian
Elves are a hidden treasure within the Pioneer metagame. In this guide, Lee Shi Tian provides a comprehensive breakdown of the decklist he played at RC Chiba. Including an updated version, a thorough matchup guide, and his best tips & tricks.
Tales of Middle-earth Limited
July 06 | by Lucas Giggs
In this article Lucas shares his insights about the Tales of Middle Hearth Limited, including the best colors combinations, top pics and a ranking of the best colors to draft.
Twiddle Storm Combo: In-depth & Sideboard Guide
July 02 | by Mateo Ferreira (themanland)
Mateo "themanland" Ferreira provides us with an in-depth guide to the deck he has used to reach the top in multiple MTGO Challenges and Leagues: Twiddle Storm Combo!
Pioneer Wurm Creativity Guide: A Solid, Massive Wyrm
June 29 | by JE Depraz
Creativity decks are a key part of the Pioneer metagame. In this article, JE Depraz shares the details about the deck he used in the recent LEC Athens, including a detailed matchup analysis and his current view of the Pioneer meta.
Most Played Lord of the Rings Cards in Modern
June 28 | by Angel Sevilla
With each new card comes fresh potential. In this article we dive into how the latest set has impacted Modern, which are the new decks, and which cards are being played in each archetype.
Updating Modern with Tales of the Middle Hearth
June 24 | by Lucas Giggs
No one was certain if Tales of the Middle Hearth would make an impact on Modern beyond the Ring and the Orcish Bowmasters, but gradually other cards are starting to see play. In this article, Lucas compiles the most recent brews in competitive tournaments throughout this week.
Innovation and Performance in Magic: The DASH Method
June 23 | by Remi Fortier
We are always looking for the next innovation in each format, but are we doing it the right way? In this article, Remi introduces us to the DASH method, showing us how to find the next great idea without wasting our precious time.
Modern Boros Burn Deck & Sideboard Guide
June 20 | by Lucas Giggs
Boros is a true classic of the Modern metagame. Our red decks expert, Lucas Giggs, shares his latest take on it including a complete sideboard guide that analyzes each of the matchups in the current meta.
Boros Initiative In-depth & Sideboard Guide
June 17 | by Pablo Carrasco
Pablo is back after an impressive winning streak, boasting three consecutive top 8 appearances! Get his best tips for playing his favorite Legacy deck: Boros Initiative. Including his top 4 blinking tricks using Touch the Spirit Realm.
MagicCon 2023 to Host Massive $100,000 Limited Open Tournament
June 13 | by MTG Decks Team
Massive tournaments are making a comeback! Wizards of the Coast has just unveiled plans to host a colossal open event featuring 2,000 players and a staggering $100,000 prize pool.
Standard Monored Aggro Post Ban - Deck and side guide
June 12 | by Lucas Giggs
Lucas guides us step by step on how to master the latest deck that brought him two top 4 finishes last week in the MTGO Standard Challenges: Mono Red Aggro!
New Standard, New Brews: A Fresh Twist on Dimir Midrange by Mogged
June 09 | by Mogged
Mogged is back with a fresh Dimir brew in Standard. This time including a flexible sideboard guide vs the unknown meta that you may face!
Tournament Preparation Like a Pro: Ladder and Series
June 06 | by Remi Fortier
Unlock your true potential and conquer your next tournament with Remi's latest guide on effective tournament preparation. This guide includes major pitfalls that almost all players commit, as well as his two key techniques.
Pioneer Abzan Greasefang Sideboard Guide
June 04 | by Santiago Bigatti
Welcome to Santiago's ultimate guide to Abzan Greasefang! With over 1,800 words of expert insight, this guide is perfect for anyone planning to play this deck in the upcoming RCs or RCQs. Dive in and discover how to play each matchup correctly!
Temur Persist Creativity Primer: A.k.a. Rugby Creativity
June 01 | by Léo "Moudou" Bartolomé
In this article, Moudou shows us his latest Creativity brew, which he has been using to achieve an 80% winrate. Learn the secrets behind its key card, Strike it Rich, and how it fits into the current meta. Full sideboard guide included!
