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Cowboy Bebop MTG Promo Cards Will Be Available In Upcoming Standard Showdown Events

Players can get special crossover promos starting in August

Can Satoru, The Infiltrator Invade Every Magic Format?

Outlaws of Thunder Junction preview Satoru, the Infiltrator packs plenty of power in a two-mana package. Dom Harvey explores how it may fit into Standard, Pioneer, Modern, and Legacy MTG.

Violent Outburst Banned In Modern: A Magic Pro’s Take

Yesterday’s Magic Banned and Restricted announcement removed Violent Outburst from Modern. Dom Harvey covers this decision and what happens next, plus the rest of the announcement.

Magic Pro Tour Murders At Karlov Manor: Analyzing The Aftermath

Dom Harvey breaks down the results from MagicCon Chicago, including Pioneer Pro Tour top MTG decks and a Standard surprise in the 75K.

The Many Shades Of Rakdos In Standard Magic

In Standard Magic, Rakdos Midrange decks range from lean near-aggro builds to effectively ramp lists. Dom Harvey examines the spectrum and guides you where to go for your metagame.

Betting On Black In The Standard Magic Format

Why is black the dominant color of the current Standard MTG format, and what color or colors should go with it? Dom Harvey takes a pro’s-eye view of why players are betting on black.

2023: An MTG Year In Review

Dom Harvey gives a pro’s-eye view of the highs and lows of MTG in 2023. Which set was the biggest misfire, and which common was his favorite from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan

MTG Reveals Year Of The Dragon Standard Promos

Check out the upcoming MTG promos for Standard events in 2024

Striking Standard Gold In MTG’s The Lost Caverns Of Ixalan

Dom Harvey explores The Lost Caverns of Ixalan for future Standard MTG staples, including Restless Prairie, The Everflowing Well, Quintorius Kand, and beyond.

How Bant Control Fits Into The Magic Standard Metagame

Corey Baumeister updates Greg Orange’s Standard Bant Control deck from Magic World Championship XXIX ahead of SCG CON Dallas.

Five Off-Meta Standard Decks From The Magic: The Gathering World Championship

Dom Harvey examines five of the most surprising Standard decks played at MTG World Championship XXIX, explaining what makes them tick and how they could join the mainstream.

More Steps Being Taken To Revitalize MTG’s Standard Format

Standard Showdown returns to local game stores in February, format will be featured heavily in organized play

Depraz Wins World Championship XXIX At MagicCon: Las Vegas

French player improves on runner-up finish at Worlds in 2021 with signature victory

Everything You Need To Know About Magic World Championship XXIX

Get ready for this weekend’s MTG World Championship

Preordain In Modern, Mind’s Desire In Legacy: Reactions To The Unbannings (And No-Changes)

Two Magic cards just got out of competitive jail. Dom Harvey reviews how Preordain will affect Modern, Mind’s Desire will affect Legacy, and the no-change notices will affect Standard and Pioneer.