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Why Big Mana Strategies Dominated Modern Events Last Weekend

Ben Friedman called it weeks ago: big mana decks have taken over Modern! He breaks down the weekend’s winning lists and highlights two challengers.

Modern Mono-Red Prowess: Or, How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Win On Turn 3

Who’s in the mood for fast Modern wins? Andrew Elenbogen shares how he builds Mono-Red Prowess and sideboards with it.

Jund Death’s Shadow Is Back In Modern’s Top Tier

Don’t feel blue, Death’s Shadow fans! Ari Lax shares his latest Jund Death’s Shadow decklist and sideboarding guide.

Pako And Haldan: Building With The Orphans

Sometimes you just have to do something with that giant pile of cards lying around! Sheldon Menery uses his to build around partners Pako and Haldan.

Commander Top 10: Neyith Of The Dire Hunt

Neyith of the Dire Hunt turns a game of Commander into Fight Club! Bennie Smith builds around his next Jumpstart legendary creature.

Frantic Inventory Makes Azorius Control Modern’s Best Control Deck

What’s a control mage to do without Arcum’s Astrolabe in Modern? Shaheen Soorani makes the case for a classic with a twist!

Analyzing Sunday’s Magic Online Modern Championship Qualifier

If you like variety, the post-banning Modern metagame is for you! GerryT breaks down key decks from a recent online event.

Is Eldrazi Tron The Deck To Beat In Modern?

Fast? Slow? Midrange? Combo? In a Modern metagame without signposts, eight SCG creators offer seven different options!

How Early Can I Take Pestermite And Try To Draft Splinter Twin In Vintage Cube?

Vintage Cube is back on Magic Online and Ryan Overturf is here to test your format knowledge!

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!

The Many Faces Of Combo In Historic

Michael Majors wants to say one word to you. Just one word. Combo. Okay, he actually has a lot more to say about Historic combo decks!

Keep Or Mulligan? — Core Set 2021 Standard Edition

Are you losing Standard games before they start? World Champion PVDDR takes you through tricky keep-mulligan decisions.

Sullivan’s Satchel: Strip Mine, Rishadan Port, And Physical VS Digital Magic

Patrick Sullivan opens the mailbag for questions on Strip Mine manabases, the misery of Rishadan Port, and Magic’s growing tolerance for card bans.

Attacking Core Set 2021 Standard With Esper Doom Foretold (Yorion)

With Wilderness Reclamation as a clear target in Standard, it’s time to take a shot! Carmen Handy shows you how to add Doom Foretold to your quiver.

An Introduction To Goblins In Historic

Sam Black sees Historic opportunities with Goblins! He breaks down the options and trade-offs of this swiftly changing aggro deck.