CategoryMagic The Gathering

Exploring Deathrite Shaman’s Potential In Pioneer

What can Deathrite Shaman do without fetchlands? Patrick Chapin looks at the best ways to use its potential as a mana accelerator, graveyard controller, and beyond!

How To Beat Oko, Thief Of Crowns In Brawl

Turns out Oko, Thief of Crowns is a strong Brawl commander. Who would’ve guessed? Luckily, Dayv Doberne has lined up three ways to stop the Thief!

How To Build Your Pioneer Collection And Make Money At The Same Time

Pioneer offers a rare opportunity to build a collection for a non-rotating format that pays for itself. Chas Andres shows you the moves to make, plus This Week’s Trends!

Getting To Work On Pioneer Tribal Brews

While combo decks have seized the early Pioneer spotlight, Ari Lax is hard at work building tribal creature brews! Can he make the discovery that will short-circuit the emerging metagame?

Commander Top 10 For Alela, Artful Provocateur

Bennie Smith continues exploring Throne of Eldraine with Alela, Artful Provocateur! If you’re a fan of artifacts and enchantments, you’ve come to the right place!

Onward, Pioneer!

Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam continue exploring the nascent Pioneer format with Azorius Control, Four-Color Energy, and more broken-seeming brews!

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!