Betting On Black In The Standard Magic Format
Why is black the dominant color of the current Standard MTG format, and what color or colors should go with it? Dom Harvey takes a pro’s-eye view of why players are betting on black.
AuthorDom Harvey
Hailing from England and living in Canada, Dominic Harvey has made a loud arrival on the SCG Tour with a Team Modern Open finals and an Open win to start 2019. He has loved Magic as a creative outlet for over a decade and can always be found trying to drum up eight players for a Cube draft.
2023: An MTG Year In Review
Dom Harvey gives a pro’s-eye view of the highs and lows of MTG in 2023. Which set was the biggest misfire, and which common was his favorite from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
Amalia’s Pioneer Debut At The U.S. MTG Regional Championship
Pioneer combo decks built around Amalia Benavides Aguirre made their presence felt at Magic’s U.S. Regional Championship. Dom Harvey breaks down the combo, card choices, and metagame reactions.
Rakdos Evoke Is Not Dead After All In Modern
Fury may be gone, but Rakdos Evoke still lives on. Join Dom Harvey for a look at the latest post-ban Modern metagame
Appraising The Banned & Restricted Changes For Modern And Pioneer
Yesterday’s banned and restricted announcement hit Pioneer and Modern hard. Join Dom Harvey as he breaks down what the bans and unbans mean for future metagames!
Arclight Phoenix’s Rebirth In Pioneer MTG
With a format-shaking banning announcement on the horizon, Dom Harvey explores how Izzet Phoenix decks have returned to the top of the Pioneer MTG metagame.
The Elephant In The Room In Pioneer MTG
Two distinctly different Discover decks just went 1-2 in an MTGO Showcase Challenge. Is Pioneer MTG doomed? Dom Harvey delves into choices good and bad.
Modern Magic With The Lost Caverns Of Ixalan
What impact will The Lost Caverns of Ixalan have on Modern MTG? Dom Harvey analyzes four key cards that may have staying power in the format.
What The Lost Caverns Of Ixalan Offers Pioneer MTG Decks
Dom Harvey surveys the Pioneer potential of The Lost Cavern of Ixalan previews, including a pair of powerful MTG Vampires.
Striking Standard Gold In MTG’s The Lost Caverns Of Ixalan
Dom Harvey explores The Lost Caverns of Ixalan for future Standard MTG staples, including Restless Prairie, The Everflowing Well, Quintorius Kand, and beyond.
Of Magic Ban Talk And Going Up The Beanstalk
Dom Harvey reacts to the no-change Banned and Restricted announcement with a look at Pioneer and how Up the Beanstalk is already warping Modern.
How Many Combos Can Fit Into One Pioneer Magic Deck?
Samuele Estratti took a remarkable Pioneer MTG combo deck to a Top 8 finish last month. But Rona, Herald of Invasion with Retraction Helix and Mox Amber is only the start of the fun…
Five Off-Meta Standard Decks From The Magic: The Gathering World Championship
Dom Harvey examines five of the most surprising Standard decks played at MTG World Championship XXIX, explaining what makes them tick and how they could join the mainstream.
A Look Into The Wild World of Vintage Magic
Join Dom Harvey for a tour of one of Magic’s most wild and storied formats
Pioneer Picks For Wilds Of Eldraine
Dom Harvey reviews the best cards Wilds of Eldraine brings to Pioneer, from grand Adventures to a deceptively important cantrip reprint.