CategoryMagic The Gathering

Six Lessons I’ve Learned From Ikoria Limited

Level up your Ikoria Limited game! Sam Black shares six key lessons he’s discovered, from curve construction to mistaken assumptions!

Sullivan’s Satchel: Pro Tour Regrets, Pinback, And Matthew Dilks

Patrick Sullivan opens the mailbag for questions on his Pro Tour days, his favorite SCG Tour competitors, and how game design is like making music.

Everything I Know About Simic Dryad Shift In Modern

Michael Majors takes a deep dive into the next generation of Modern Scapeshift decks, offering his latest list and sideboarding guide.

Is Drafting Mono-Black Aggro In Dekkaru Cube Viable?

Ryan Saxe is squaring up to Magic Online’s latest Cube offering! Make your picks and see the path he took to claim yet another Draft trophy!

The Financial Future of Companions

First, the bans. Now, the finance fallout! Cassie LaBelle talks Lurrus of the Dream-Den, companion’s future, and This Week’s Trends.

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?

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!