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Brewing With Junji, The Midnight Sky In Pioneer And Standard

The new legendary Dragons of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty pack a lot of power for their mana costs. Todd Anderson highlights the power of Junji, the Midnight Sky for Pioneer and Standard MTG.

Tezzeret, Betrayer Of Flesh Is The Next Pioneer Build-Around

Pioneer is one of the few MTG Constructed formats to support build-around cards. Ross Merriam showcases two ways to build around Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty preview Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh.

How Lion Sash Changes The MTG Equipment Game

Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty previews continue with exciting new Equipment cards. Dom Harvey explores the uses of Lion Sash in Historic, Pioneer, and Modern MTG.

VS Live! Pioneer Battles, Round 3

Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam go deep into the fringes of Pioneer for some surprisingly successful MTG decks. How did Lutri, the Spellchaser win an MTGO League?

Boseiju, Who Endures Is About To Warp Every Format In Magic

Dom Harvey is sounding the alarm on Boseiju, Who Endures from new MTG set Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. What makes the legendary land so powerful in so many formats?

Michiko’s Reign Of Truth Is MTG’s Newest Cranial Plating

Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty previews have Ari Lax in brewing mode with the new MTG set. See how he uses Michiko’s Reign of Truth in Modern, Pioneer, and Historic.

VS Live! In Pursuit Of Pioneer

Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam continue their Pioneer MTG battles with three more intriguing matchups. Can Winota, Joiner of Forces beat a deck full of Vampires?

The Evolution Of An Archetype: Sultai Midrange In Pioneer

Todd Anderson offers a detailed look inside how MTG decks evolve as he recounts the past, present, and future of Sultai Midrange in Pioneer.

Comparing Orzhov Humans To Selesnya Humans In Pioneer

Two distinct Humans MTG decks have arisen in Pioneer. Ross Merriam breaks down the Orzhov / Selesnya debate and provides new lists for each.

VS Live! Pioneer Makes A Comeback

Pioneer MTG returns to VS Live! Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam battle with a mix of established and up-and-coming decks to celebrate a format on the rise.

Everything I Know About Rakdos Blood (Lurrus) In Pioneer

Rakdos Blood (Lurrus) won the MTGO Pioneer Super Qualifier last weekend. Todd Anderson breaks down the winner, updates the deck, and offers a fresh sideboarding guide.

Everything I Know About Vampires In Pioneer

Todd Anderson is out for blood in Pioneer! He shares what he’s learned of MTG Vampires decks, including his latest list and a sideboarding guide.

Everything I Know About Four-Color Jeskai Ascendancy In Pioneer

Dom Harvey used a Jeskai Ascendancy combo deck to qualify for a Set Championship. He updates the list so you too can find Pioneer MTG success.

Pioneer In 2022: Red Dead Redemption

With Modern grabbing so much attention, Pioneer has been free to make its own MTG comeback. Todd Anderson breaks down the metagame and offers a red deck to beat it.

Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Exit Interview: Pioneer

Did our SCG creators call Innistrad: Midnight Hunt’s impact on Pioneer MTG or what? They look back at their First Impressions and remake their Top 5s for the latest Exit Interview.