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…)
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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.
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 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?
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!
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.
Why Banning The Fetchlands In Pioneer Was A Great Decision
Small costs add up! Tom Ross details why Wizards of the Coast got it right in banning the fetchlands from Pioneer before showing off two “Boss”-style aggro decklists for the new format!
Defining The Pillars Of Pioneer
Can a format that’s only three days old already have pillars? Absolutely, says Abraham Stein! He highlights the engines, removal, and interactions that will define Pioneer…at least until the banhammer swings.
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!
Your B&R And Pioneer Finance Questions, Answered
Chas Andres planned to take a day to think about the Banned List announcement … and then he had an entirely new format to deal with! Get his takes on Standard, Pioneer, and beyond!