Droppin’ Baums: Jeskai Lukka (Yorion) In Pioneer
In this episode, Corey tests out an all-star deck from past Standard, tuned for Pioneer!
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So… What’s The Deck To Beat In Pioneer?
The recent Banned and Restricted Announcement left many wondering just what is the best deck in Pioneer? Our panel of experts make a case for their top picks!
VS Live! Top Post-Banning Pioneer Decks
Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam showcase the best post-banning Pioneer decks from Magic: The Gathering Online and beyond.
The Case For Sultai Midrange In Post-Ban Pioneer
Is there room for midrange Magic: The Gathering in post-ban Pioneer? Gerry Thompson offers a Sultai brew to thread the metagame needle.
Everything I Know About Mono-Green Devotion In Pioneer
Is Mono-Green Devotion the best Pioneer deck left standing? Todd Anderson tries to break Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx and friends.
Pioneer Is Reborn — And So Is Five-Color Niv-Mizzet
Niv-Mizzet Reborn is rising again in Pioneer. Dom Harvey surveys the existing builds before offering his own, plus a sideboarding guide.
Spirits Is Once Again A Tier 1 Deck In Pioneer
Ross Merriam saw a different side of Pioneer Spirits on Magic: The Gathering Online this weekend. But is the new post-banning build worth your time?
Lotus Field Combo Is Far From Dead In Pioneer
Underworld Breach was banned in Pioneer, but Lotus Field is still an option. Ben Friedman looks to the format’s past to find its combo future.
VS Live! Is Combo Dead In Pioneer?
Four bannings later, is combo dead in Pioneer? Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam put Magic: The Gathering’s freshest paper format to the test.
Introducing Abzan Rhino In Pioneer
Todd Anderson is eager to try midrange in Pioneer once more. Can Abzan Rhino compete in the emerging post-ban metagame?
Why Jeskai Winota Will Dominate The New Pioneer
After four combo cards got banned in Pioneer, Winota, Joiner of Forces stands tall. Andrew Elenbogen shares a Jeskai Winota list for the new metagame.
Rethinking Sultai Dredge In Post-Ban Pioneer
After the quadruple Pioneer banning, is this Sultai Dredge’s time to shine? Ross Merriam offers traditional and experimental versions.
Are These The Most Surprising Magic: The Gathering Bannings Ever?
Eight bannings, no warning. World Champion PVDDR, Sam Black, and Michael Majors react to the surprise Magic: The Gathering bannings and suspensions.
Re-rolling The Stats On Rakdos Pyromancer (Lurrus) In Pioneer
Can Rakdos Pyromancer with Lurrus be a top tier Pioneer deck? Bryan Gottlieb thinks the answer could be yes.
Has Unbanning Oath of Nissa Changed Anyone’s Deck Selection In Pioneer?
Oath of Nissa is back in Pioneer, but Dimir Inverter still looms over the format! Will anyone break away from the combo deck?