Pioneer In 2022: Red Dead Redemption
With Modern grabbing so much attention, Pioneer has been free to make its own MTG comeback. Todd Anderson breaks down the metagame and offers a red deck to beat it.
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Three Reasons Why Bring To Light Scapeshift Has Re-Emerged in Modern
Bring to Light Scapeshift is back on the Modern MTG menu. Ross Merriam breaks down the elements behind the land-loving deck’s resurgence.
My Five Modern Lessons From 2021
Ari Lax’s verdict on 2021 for Modern? Awesome. He lays down five key MTG lessons learned from a tumultuous yet positive year for the format.
Modern’s 2021 End Of Year Report
Modern had a tumultuous 2021, to say the least. Dom Harvey looks back on the popular MTG format’s rapid evolution and what that means for its future.
Luck Doesn’t Exist
Luck, variance, randomness… whatever you want to call it, MTG is full of it. Or is it? GerryT shares wisdom learned the hard way about making your own luck.
Commander Rules Committee Plans For 2022
What’s in store for MTG’s Commander Rules Committee in 2022? RC member Sheldon Menery shares his plans and ambitions for the new year.
The Eight Best Decks I’ve Ever Played And The Lessons I Learned From Playing Them
Who says you can only learn from failure? Former MTG World Champion PVDDR shares the lessons he’s learned from the Top 8 decks he’s ever played.
The Top 8 Magic: The Gathering Cards That Shaped 2021
Todd Anderson looks back at the cards that defined MTG in 2021, from swiftly banned mistakes to multi-format staples.
How To Win Every Game Of Commander You Play In 2022 And Beyond
What if you could win every game of Magic you ever played? Bennie Smith shares how pet cards and mini-quests can give you “wins” in every game of Commander MTG.
My 2022 Cube Wishlist
What new cards would make Cube even better in 2022? Ryan Overturf puts on his designer hat and starts filling holes in the Cube experience.
The Best And Worst Of Magic: The Gathering In 2021
Bryan Gottlieb looks back on a tumultuous 2021 for Magic, rating his best MTG sets, cards, and trends… and the worst.
Dissecting The Various Shades Of Colossus Hammer In Modern
Colossus Hammer decks are Tier 1 in Modern MTG, yet Ari Lax finds himself pulled in several directions. He reviews five different approaches with the same one-word goal: “Bonk.”
Izzet More Of The Same In Alchemy?
Alrund’s Epiphany may be weaker in Alchemy, but the Izzet color pair remains strong in the MTG Arena format. Dom Harvey explores its many dimensions.
Commander Deep Dive: Early Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Previews
The first Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty previews gave Bennie Smith a trio of inspirations. He suggests classic MTG cards to go with Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos; Atsushi, the Blazing Sky; and Kaito Shizuki in Commander decks.
My 2021 Commander Year In Review Mailbag
Sheldon Menery opens the Commander mailbag for questions about the Banned List, the Rules Committee’s decision-making process, future MTG releases, and much, much more.