Why Are There So Many Fair Decks In Pioneer?
Pioneer is starting out with only five fetchlands banned, and predictably, the format is totally…fair? Sam Black explains why fair decks have emerged as Pioneer frontrunners and highlights key lists.
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The Best Non-Oko Decks In Throne Of Eldraine Standard
No Oko? Bryan Gottlieb isn’t about to say “no problem,” but he does see options for those who can’t or won’t play Standard’s most powerful planeswalker, including Mythic Championship-qualifying decks!
Examining Emry, Lurker Of The Loch In Pioneer
Throne of Eldraine’s artifact-loving combo enabler looks set to make waves in Pioneer! Ben Friedman has brews on tap and a warning: if you’re trying to play fair in Pioneer, you’re setting yourself up for failure.
The Secret(keeper) To The Throne Of Eldraine Draft Bots
The Throne of Eldraine Draft bots on Magic Arena are ripe for exploitation! The Lords of Limited point out underrated strategies and cards before taking to the queues to put their ideas into practice.
Nykthos, Shrine To Nyx And Devotion Decks In Pioneer
Is it time for one-color-heavy Devotion decks to make a comeback with Pioneer? Ross Merriam thinks so, and he has brews in four colors! (Sorry, white. Maybe next year…)
Pack 2, Deep Blue
Ryan Saxe explores some tricky Pack 2 decisions! With Pack 1 leaning heavily toward blue, what’s the best way to make the most of the deck? Will you make the same decisions as the trophy-winning drafter?
Onward, Pioneer!
Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam continue exploring the nascent Pioneer format with Azorius Control, Four-Color Energy, and more broken-seeming brews!
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!
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?
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!