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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Welcome To Haymaker Magic: Why Card Advantage Is An Outdated Concept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.

Three Important Concepts Not To Overlook When Drafting Ikoria

Ryan Saxe draws three advanced lessons in Ikoria Draft from his latest trophy deck. See how small details add up to big results!

The Three Types Of Games I Play With Lurrus Abzan Rally In Pioneer

Fresh off a Pioneer Challenge win with Lurrus Abzan Rally, Ross Merriam lays out the three kinds of games to expect with the versatile deck!

Flash Is Back: How I Made Top 4 Of MagicFest Online Season 2 Finals With Yorion Bant Control

World Champion PVDDR added Flash elements to Yorion Bant Control and reaped the rewards! Get his latest list and sideboard guide.

A Buyer’s Guide To Ikoria Collector Boosters

Cassie LaBelle breaks down the Collector Boosters of Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths! What does she think of Spacegodzilla, Death Corona?