Last Year’s Most Powerful Mythics Collide in Format-Defining Simic Deck
After what feels like an eternity of Izzet dominance, this Simic archetype has become #1. It was only so long before Ouroboroid rose to the top.
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The 31 Best Lorwyn Eclipsed Cards for Standard
Lorwyn Eclipsed releases shortly, and today we discuss the impact of these cards in Standard. The set was designed with Standard balance in mind, and some new archetypes can emerge to the top tier thanks to these cards.
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Shock Lands: Info and History
If you’re new to Magic, you may not be aware of some of the game’s older, iconic, or just-plain-useful cards. Some have been reprinted while others have been permanently shelved, never to see the ink of a printing press again. Today we dive into...
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Standard in MTG: The Ultimate Format Guide (2025-2026)
Standard going into 2026 is in major flux, with tons of decks emerging from 2025’s final sets and a rough period of bannings reshaping the format.
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The MTG Arena Open: Everything You Need to Know
Come one, come all! Get back to playing MTG in a competitive setting. Wizards of the Coast sanctions an online competitive event: the MTG Arena Open. As an alternative path to a Qualifier Weekend, the Arena Open offers a unique chance to compete...
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2026 MTG Standard Rotation: Current Sets and How It Works
Standard is arguably the most popular and widely known MTG format, likely due to its dynamic and evolving gameplay. But what is Standard rotation, and why should you care? Well, read on, as we’ll answer both of those questions and much more.
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The 25 Best Avatar: The Last Airbender Cards for Standard
Avatar: The Last Airbender just entered Standard, and while not every card is going to make waves, a handful have real potential to shape the format. From explosive ramp engines to efficient role-players and synergy pieces that slot into existing...
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The Standard Ban List: All 11 Cards Banned in Standard
Standard is the most accessible and simplest MTG Constructed format, and the format WotC tests the most. However, they’re also known to push the boundaries of power level on cards from time to time, which sometimes leads to cards being banned in...
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MTG Banned and Restricted List and Announcements
The “Banned and Restricted” announcements for MTG tend to polarize the community. Bans are an important part of the formation and maintenance of constructed formats, and a huge part of the Magic ecosystem. They rightfully get a lot of chatter...
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Overlooked Stax Piece Rockets to Standard All-Star Status
Vivi’s got new competition in Standard, and it’s a rat that’s been around in the format for almost a year now.
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11 New Standard Deck Brews Ranked
Edge of Eternities marked a new Standard rotation, and with that, Standard has opened back up for some creative brewing.
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Final Fantasy Breaks Standard, Vivi Ornitier is Absurdly Powerful
Turns out Vivi Ornitier isn’t just great in Commander, it’s a total Standard powerhouse!
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