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?
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Was Sam Black Right? Is Companion The Worst Mechanic For The Health Of Magic Since Phyrexian Mana?
Lurrus and Zirda are banned in Legacy! So just how big a mistake was companion? Emma Handy, Andrew Elenbogen, and Ryan Overturf give their thoughts!
Everything I Know About Yorion Orzhov Devotion In Pioneer
An 80-card Orzhov Devotion deck? Why not? Ben Friedman shows what happens when Oath of Kaya meets Yorion, Sky Nomad in Pioneer!
How To Exploit Every Companion In Constructed
The companion cards of Ikoria are strong, but all have weaknesses to exploit! Ari Lax breaks down their key vulnerabilities.
Rule 0: What It Is And What It’s Not
Sheldon Menery delves into Rule 0, Commander’s guiding light. What is it, what is it not, and what makes it unique in organized Magic?
Commander Top 10: Zirda, The Dawnwaker
Bennie Smith builds his next Commander deck around Zirda, the Dawnwaker! What cost-reduction shenanigans is he getting up to?
The Eight Most Powerful Control Cards To Build Around In Ikoria Standard
Shaheen Soorani lays out the top control cards in Ikoria Standard and uses them to find the format’s most powerful archetype!
Everything I Know About Temur Adventures In Ikoria Standard
MPL member Autumn Burchett takes a deep dive into Temur Adventures in Ikoria Standard. Why have Lucky Clover and crew begun winning again?
My Thoughts On “I Just Want To Love Constructed Magic Again”
Patrick Sullivan offers a game designer’s perspective on Bryan Gottlieb’s recent article about the state of Constructed Magic.
Exploitation VS Exploration In Ikoria Limited
Should you go with the proven strategy or try something new? Ryan Saxe shows the benefits of exploring new archetypes!
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!
Welcome To Haymaker Magic: Why Card Advantage Is An Outdated Concept
Sam Black says it’s time to face facts: Ikoria Standard just isn’t about card advantage! How did he come to this startling conclusion?
Sullivan’s Satchel: Fixing White, Favorite Colors, And Cedric Being Bronze
Patrick Sullivan opens the mailbag for questions on colors, Magical and otherwise, and breaks down one of his biggest SCG Tour crack-ups.
Why Yorion, Sky Nomad Is Soaring Over Modern
Post-Ikoria Modern comes down to one key question: Lurrus or Yorion? Dom Harvey explores the Yorion side with 80-card control decks!
I Just Want To Love Constructed Magic Again
Where did the fun go? With lawyerly precision Bryan Gottlieb finds the flaws that led to a year of Magic design errors and shows a better way forward.