Leaving Pioneer Alone Was The Wrong Decision
Ross Merriam thought Wizards of the Coast got it right by not banning anything in Pioneer. Todd Anderson disagrees, to put it mildly!
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Could Essence Scatter Be The Secret To Pioneer?
With creature combos ruling the roost in Pioneer, is it Essence Scatter’s time to shine? Sam Black makes the case ahead of SCG Baltimore!
Sullivan’s Satchel: Saving Legacy, Rationality, And What To Play In Pioneer
Patrick Sullivan answers questions on Legacy’s future, the real secret to success in game design, and Mono-Red in Pioneer ahead of SCG Baltimore.
Can Anything Possibly Beat Dimir Inverter At SCG Baltimore?
With no Pioneer Banned List changes going into SCG Baltimore, Dimir Inverter looks strong. But is it the deck to play? There’s dissent in the ranks…
Leaving Pioneer Alone Was The Right Decision
When the Magic community seemed sure of a Pioneer banning, none came on Monday. Why? Ross Merriam breaks down the logic!
Is Once Upon A Time A Bigger Design Mistake Than Oko, Thief Of Crowns?
Shaheen Soorani, Andrew Elenbogen, and Patrick Sullivan answer some of the burning questions about Pioneer, Modern, and more!
You Make The Play! 8 Tough In-Game Situations
Sometimes even the pros disagree on the toughest plays. World Champion PVDDR challenges you to make eight tricky judgment calls!
My Prediction For WotC’s B&R Announcement On Monday
The announcement is out: the Banned List is getting an update on Monday! But what’s getting the axe and where? Todd Anderson sets the stage!
No Banned List Pioneer!
Pioneer’s Banned List is there for a reason, and Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam are ready to show you why ahead of SCG Baltimore!
Dimir Control Is The Control Deck To Topple Dimir Inverter In Pioneer
What is Dimir Inverter without the Inverter combo? A Dimir Inverter-dominating control deck! Shaheen Soorani showcases Dimir Control in Pioneer.
SCG Indianapolis By The Numbers
Get the full metagame breakdown from our first dedicated Pioneer Open at SCG Indianapolis this past weekend!
Red Dead Redemption: How To Build Mono-Red Aggro To Beat Dimir Inverter In Pioneer
Todd Anderson has a simple plan for Pioneer: set the metagame on fire, starting with Dimir Inverter! See how his Mono-Red Aggro deck has evolved!
Sullivan’s Satchel: Mono-Red In Pioneer, Affinity In Modern, And The Future Of Tournament Reports
Patrick Sullivan opens the mailbag to answer questions on red decks in Pioneer, Affinity’s next act, and where all the tournament reports have gone.
Was World Championship XXVI The Best Magic Event Of All Time?
Is Temur Adventures the best deck in Standard? Should Dig Through Time get the axe in Pioneer? And just how awesome was World Championship XXVI?
Why Aggro Decks Are Struggling In Pioneer
Aggro dominated the early days of Pioneer, but things have changed! What ails aggro decks these days? Ross Merriam has the diagnosis!