CategoryMagic The Gathering

Aetherworks Marvel Is Going To Dominate Pioneer

Wizards of the Coast started Pioneer with a small Banned List, so the best cards are just begging to be broken! See why Gerry Thompson has chosen Aetherworks Marvel and check out his brews!

Exploring The Previously Banned Cards That Are Legal In Pioneer

What cards might get banned from Pioneer for being too good? Looking at cards previously banned in Standard, Modern, and Legacy is a good start! Autumn Burchett ranks their chances and builds for brokenness!

Pilgrimage Out, Adventure In: Selesnya’s Time To Shine!

Getting ready to battle in Standard? Brad Nelson has your essential guide to post-banning Selesnya Adventures, including his latest list, the key to mulliganing, and sideboard notes!

The Best Decks For Post-Field Standard, Plus The Pioneer Tier List

In a massive podcast clocking in at over 90 minutes, Gerry and Bryan discuss post-banning Standard before turning their attention to Pioneer, its key cards, and their early tier list for the new metagame!

Comboing Off In Pioneer

Who doesn’t love an instant win? Emma Handy reviews the premier combo options at the dawn of Pioneer and shows you lists brimming with potential!

Pioneering A New Format

Let the Pioneer battles begin! Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam debut the format on VS Live! with decks featuring Felidar Guardian, Collected Company, Rally the Ancestors, and more.

Be Ready To Pivot

In Throne of Eldraine Draft, locking in your archetype too early means locking yourself out of wins! Ryan Saxe shows you how to pivot with a few crucial picks. Just double-check your land count before you submit…

How To Beat Food Decks In Throne Of Eldraine Standard

Food decks with Oko, Thief of Crowns are the obvious frontrunners of the post-banning Standard, but that just means there’s a target to aim for! PVDDR explores his favorite control, aggro, and synergy options.

Building With Dig Through Time And Treasure Cruise In Pioneer

A brand-new Constructed format with a minimal Banned List means a wide-open playground for deckbuilders! Todd Anderson takes to Pioneer by delving into Treasure Cruise and Dig Through Time!

Why Banning The Fetchlands In Pioneer Was A Great Decision

Small costs add up! Tom Ross details why Wizards of the Coast got it right in banning the fetchlands from Pioneer before showing off two “Boss”-style aggro decklists for the new format!

Defining The Pillars Of Pioneer

Can a format that’s only three days old already have pillars? Absolutely, says Abraham Stein! He highlights the engines, removal, and interactions that will define Pioneer…at least until the banhammer swings.

Tales Of Korvold: Myths And Legends Of Eldraine

Throne of Eldraine is so rich with story, Sheldon Menery felt compelled to make a theme Commander deck! See how he built around Korvold, Fae-Cursed King!

Unpacking Urza In Modern, And Its Conflict With Emry

Urza, Lord High Artificer and Emry, Lurker of the Loch seemed like the perfect Modern match. On the contrary, says Sam Black, and he explains why the two are in tension ahead of SCG Atlanta!

The Five Best Strategies In Post-Ban Throne Of Eldraine Standard

Bryan Gottlieb helped unleash the Field of the Dead menace in Throne of Eldraine Standard. Now that it’s gone, he chooses five decks that have the potential to pick up the pieces and dominate the metagame.

The Best Decks In Modern For SCG Atlanta And How To Exploit Them

Ramp decks, Urza decks. Is there any way to get past the Scylla and Charybdis of the Modern metagame? Andrew Elenbogen sees several routes, and he maps them out ahead of SCG Atlanta!