CategoryMagic The Gathering

When Are We Supposed To Make The Switch?

Sometimes a draft gives you a signal: “Abandon ship!” But is it wise to heed that signal? Ryan Saxe shares a dilemma he still hasn’t solved from Throne of Eldraine Draft. What would you do?

Comboing With Kethis, The Hidden Hand In Pioneer

Kethis Combo has the power to port from Standard to Pioneer! Emma Handy offers her latest build and a lesson in the art of making combo pieces double as stumbling blocks for the opponent!

Green Devotion Is Good In Modern Too?

Green Devotion came to prominence in Pioneer, but now it’s turning heads in Modern! Sam Black shares his build, the metagame conditions that make it so good, and his approach to mulligans.

My Pioneer Build Of Mono-Green Devotion For The Season Two Invitational

After back-to-back Pioneer PTQ Top 8s with Mono-Green Devotion, Todd Anderson thinks it’s the best deck despite repeated bans. Get his build for the Season Two Invitational and insights only he can provide!

Was Banning Veil Of Summer In Pioneer The Right Call?

Veil of Summer (and only Veil of Summer) was banned in Pioneer on November 11. What do Ari Lax, Sam Black, and Shaheen Soorani have to say about the ban, the cards that survived this time, and the decks to beat at the Season Two Invitational?

Izzet Ensoul In Pioneer

Corey Baumeister takes his Izzet Ensoul deck to Magic Online! What happens when the Bash Brother starts running with scissors? Tune in to find out ahead of the Season Two Invitational!

Here’s What Should Be Banned In Standard On Monday And Why

The consensus is clear: something’s getting banned in Standard on Monday. But Brad Nelson isn’t convinced it’s Oko, Thief of Crowns, and no, he hasn’t been replaced with an Elk! His reasoning is a click away!

My Mythic Championship Oko And What Comes Next Monday

Patrick Chapin breaks down his Oko, Thief of Crowns deck for the just-concluded Mythic Championship. Why did he join the majority of the field in running Oko? And what does he think will join Field of the Dead on Standard’s Banned List?

Establishing The Green Triumvirate In Pioneer

Green decks got hit with the first and second banning waves in Pioneer. Is that enough to stop them? Hardly, says Ross Merriam! He highlights the three key builds, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to fight them ahead of the Season Two Invitational!

My Top 3 Commons Of Throne Of Eldraine Booster Draft

Knowing your commons is critical to success in Throne of Eldraine Booster Draft. Ryan Saxe gives his Top 3 for each color, variations for each two-color archetype, and his Top 10 overall!

Mythic Championship VI Draft Dissection

The Lords of Limited analyze the Day 1 featured pod draft at Mythic Championship VI! How do the pros’ views of the format compare to those of the hosts?

The Two Good Modern Decks

Want to win the Season Two Invitational at SCG CON Winter? Ben Friedman thinks there are only two rational choices for the Modern portion. Learn what they are and how to build them!

Commander Top 10 For Chulane Druid Tribal!

Druid tribal in Commander? With Chulane, Teller of Tales at the helm, why not? Bennie Smith highlights his Top 10 cards for Chulane Druid Tribal and builds around them for a quirky and fun deck!

Brawling With The Royal Scions

With Oko, Thief of Crowns banned from Brawl, it’s time for Throne of Eldraine’s other three-mana planeswalker card to shine! Dayv Doberne builds two decks around The Royal Scions, one for each Kenrith twin!

The Evolution Of Green Midrange In Pioneer

Green midrange decks are poised for success in the Pioneer rounds at the Season Two Invitational. Which ones, though? Ari Lax traces their evolution in the new format and offers lists for the weekend!