So… What’s The Deck To Beat In Pioneer?
The recent Banned and Restricted Announcement left many wondering just what is the best deck in Pioneer? Our panel of experts make a case for their top picks!
AuthorTodd Anderson
Todd Anderson has been a competitive Magic fixture for well over a decade, dominating The SCG Tour® with an astounding record 32 Top 8 appearances, including six wins. From his Pro Tour runs to his four Grand Prix Top 8s to his runner-up showing at the 2015 Players' Championship, Todd is one of the most dangerous opponents in the game.
Everything I Know About Mono-Green Devotion In Pioneer
Is Mono-Green Devotion the best Pioneer deck left standing? Todd Anderson tries to break Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx and friends.
Introducing Abzan Rhino In Pioneer
Todd Anderson is eager to try midrange in Pioneer once more. Can Abzan Rhino compete in the emerging post-ban metagame?
Mono-Red Prison Is Better Than You Think In Modern
The banning of Arcum’s Astrolabe in Modern has allowed Blood Moon and friends to rise again! Todd Anderson breaks down the new Mono-Red Prison.
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Has Made Jund Midrange Tier 1 In Modern
Who says Lurrus of the Dream-Den has to be a companion? Todd Anderson makes the case for maindecking it in Jund Midrange!
12 Scales? Why I’ve Been Working On Abzan Scales In Pioneer
A Hardened Scales-style effect in Core Set 2021 gave the archetype new resilience in Pioneer. Todd Anderson has the details!
What I Would Ban In Pioneer On July 13 If I Were WotC
Todd Anderson is no stranger to getting cards banned in Pioneer! But what if he were in charge? Some of his picks might surprise you…
Introducing Dredgeless Dredge To Pioneer
It’s Dredge…without dredging! Todd Anderson shows you how to bring the spirit of Dredge to Pioneer.
Be Kind, Rewind: How Blue’s Newest Counterspell Impacts Core Set 2021 Standard
Two counterspells, one set of lands? Sign Todd Anderson up! He’s hyped for the return of Rewind to Standard, and he’s here with two possible builds.
Shacklegeist Is The Future Of Spirits In Pioneer
Shacklegeist gives Spirits an Opposition-style effect in Pioneer! Todd Anderson explores two ways that Spirits can lock down victory.
It’s No Surprise, I’ve Got Double Vision
Double Vision from Core Set 2021 has Todd seeing, well, double! Check out how he plans to utilize this unique enchantment!
My Thoughts On June 1st’s Banned And Restricted Announcement
Did the June 1st bannings hit the mark? Todd Anderson doesn’t think so! Why does he see grim months ahead for Standard and Historic?
Why The June 1 B&R Update May Be The Biggest Magic Announcement Of All Time
Bans in two formats and an entire mechanic changing? Todd Anderson thinks it’s about time! He digs into Standard’s problems and predicts solutions.
My Thoughts On May 18th’s Banned And Restricted Announcement
Todd Anderson doesn’t think the May 18th Banned and Restricted announcement goes far enough! What would he do to save Constructed Magic?
Everything I Know About Yorion Jeskai Lukka In Pioneer
You’ve seen Yorion Jeskai Lukka decks in Standard, but what about Pioneer? Todd Anderson goes deep on this 80-card creation!