Modern Decks, Now with Preordain

Modern Decks, Now with Preordain!

Mason ClarkModern

Modern had had a week for people to settle into the Preordain unban and explore the format. While it will take more time to figure out the full ramifications, we can take a look at a few decks and get ready for the new Regional Championship Qualifier season that is starting in a week.  Jund saga  Scam (or Rakdos Evoke) …

Shelob, Child of Ungoliant Commander Deck Tech

Shelob, Child of Ungoliant Commander Deck Tech

Jacob LacknerCommander

Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth is loaded with legendary creature cards that represent Tolkien’s characters, and many of these make for interesting and powerful Commanders. One of these notable The Lord of the Rings figures, and one who deserves this deck tech, is Shelob, Child of Ungoliant. At one point in the story, this massive spider manages …

The Lord of the Rings Updated Decks for Modern

The Lord of the Rings Tales of Middle-earth Updated Decks for Modern

Mason ClarkModern

The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth is just one week away, which means it’s time to get to brewing decks for Modern! As an incredibly wide format, this set offers many powerful options to build around and opportunities to improve existing archetypes.  Mono White Legends  White Aggro has been a staple of lower power formats for years. Looking …

Fun and Underappreciated Decks to Play in Pioneer

Fun and Underappreciated Decks to Play in Pioneer

Mason ClarkPioneer

Pioneer is one of Magic’s most diverse formats. The threat pool is large while the answers are fewer in number, meaning many decks can execute a diverse array of game plans and succeed. And while the meta has produced a handful of “best decks,” it’s still possible to have fun with a Pioneer deck your opponent rarely runs into.  Today, …

Four Boros Commander Decks to Light your Fire

Four Boros Commander Decks to Light your Fire

Kristen GregoryCommander

Boros is enjoying something of a renaissance in Commander, with plenty of fun and interesting deck building opportunities. Kristen sits down with three decks she’s enjoyed playing lately. Boros has always been my one true love in Commander. Maybe it’s because the first booster pack I ever opened had an Expedition Sacred Foundry in. Maybe it’s because the first product …

MOM Standard Deck Results

March of the Machine: Standard Deck Results

Mason ClarkStandard

While all competitive eyes are looking at Pioneer for the regional championships, some players have lamented that such a great Standard format is just going to be ignored. I agree it’s a shame, so today we are taking a quick look at some of the Standard decks that have jumped out as both exciting and innovating in a big way.  …