Banned and Restricted Update: October 2023

Banned and Restricted Update: October 2023

Michael RappModern

On Monday, Wizards of the Coast dropped an October Banned and Restricted update of “No changes to announce for formats.” While this was always a possibility, and probably the most likely outcome,  many players were hoping to see things shaken up — at least in Modern. As is natural, there are a number of different outcomes when it comes to …

How to beat modern scam

How to Beat Modern Scam

Michael RappModern

The metagame varies greatly at any given Regional Championship Qualifier, but there is one constant: Scam players will be there. The density of this deck may change, but assuming those players are practiced, they’ll likely be floating around the top tables. So today, we’re going to teach you how to beat Modern Scam. Given that, there are two schools of thought …

Lost Caverns of Ixalan: Early Impressions

Mason ClarkModern, Pioneer, Standard

We continued our descent toward the Lost Caverns of Ixalan during the weekend at MagicCon Las Vegas. While we have still only seen a few previews, they point us in some fun directions, so we’re going to look at the potential standouts.  Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might  Now this is an exciting god. Ojer turns all your burn spells into Boros …

Top Modern Decks to Win Your Regional Championship Qualifier With

Mason ClarkModern

Modern has so many decks, so how are you supposed to know which to play for your next Regional Championship Qualifier? Well, I have you covered. I’m going to cover a few decks today that I think are great choices to win your next event (note that just because your deck didn’t make it on this short list doesn’t mean …

Wilds of Eldraine Modern Highlights

Wilds of Eldraine Modern Highlights

Michael RappModern

Wilds of Eldraine is approaching quickly, and the set will be out in Modern before we know it. But before that happens, I’m on the lookout for cards with the potential to impact the format. Here are the five most likely candidates, without further ado! Not Dead After All So…remember when Rakdos Scam won Pro Tour Barcelona and has been …

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) …

What to expect from Assassin's Creed Universes Beyond

Assassin’s Creed Will Be a Great Universes Beyond Set

Kristen GregoryCommander, Modern

Assassin’s Creed is set to be a Modern legal Universes Beyond booster product. How big the set will be remains to be seen, but what’s really on our minds is the set’s overall potential. Kristen takes us through her thoughts on a franchise she’s waxed and waned on over the years. During Wizards of the Coasts’ Gen Con panel, they …