DEEP DIVES
Standard Epiphany Decks – Dragons, Grixis and Izzet – Deep Dive
Martin’s going in-depth on all things Standard Epiphany, breaking down Izzet Epiphany, Dragons and Grixis in his latest Standard Deep Dive!
Mono-Green in Standard – Deep Dive
Want to know how to play the best creature deck in Standard like a pro? Reid Duke’s diving deep on Mono-Green Aggro in Standard!
Wrenn and Seven Ramp for Standard – Deep Dive
Wrenn and Seven has proven herself to be one of the strongest cards in Standard, and Reid’s diving deep on all things Wrenn and Seven ramp!
The Top 30 Cards of Standard – Deep Dive
LSV’s ranking his top 30 cards of Standard with Midnight Hunt, seeing just exactly are the cards to beat (or play) in the new format!
DECK GUIDES
Standard UR Epiphany – Deck Guide Update
UR Epiphany is still the top deck in Standard, and with Mengu’s new sideboard plans, can even beat Mono-Green and Mono-White!
Everything You Need to Know About Standard Izzet
Arya’s breaking down everything Standard Izzet from the Set Championship, from cards to matchups, whether it’s Dragons, Epiphany or Control!
Standard Mono-Green Aggro – Deck Guide Update
Mengu decided to ditch Mono-White and go with Mono-Green Aggro at the Innistrad Set Championship, with the sole goal of beating face fast.
Standard Izzet Dragons for the Set Championship – Deck Guide Update
Martin took Izzet Dragons to the Innistrad Set Championship, aiming to mow down the creature decks of Standard with big flyers and removal.
What’s New in Standard Izzet Epiphany? – Deck Guide Update
Even with other Izzet variants, Izzet Epiphany is still one of the best decks in Standard, thanks to Alrund’s Epiphany and Galvanic Iteration.
Standard Mono-Black Control – Deck Guide Update
Is Mono-Black Control finally good in Standard? Huey thinks its been putting up the results to be a real competitor in the format!
Standard Izzet Delver Burn – Deck Guide
Most Izzet decks in Standard revolve around big seven-mana spells, but Delver Burn opts to go low to the ground with Delver and Shocks!
Updating Standard Mono-White Aggro with Crimson Vow – Deck Guide
Mono-White Aggro was one of Standard’s biggest winners in Crimson Vow, getting Thalia, Valorous Stance and Hopeful Initiate to add!
Standard Orzhov Clerics – Deck Guide
Standard Orzhov Clerics can power out some huge creatures, thanks to an abundance of life gain synergies with Voice of the Blessed.
Standard Mono-Green Aggro with Crimson Vow – Deck Guide Update
Mono-Green Aggro in Standard got a few new pieces with Crimson Vow, including a solid one-drop and a decent Questing Beast replacement!
Standard Esper Midrange with Crimson Vow – Deck Guide
Mengu’s tried classic Esperone control already, but now he’s ready to ditch the Hullbreaker Horrors for more creatures in Esper Midrange!
Standard GW Humans Aggro – Deck Guide
Standard GW Humans finally has its time to shine, with Hamlet Vanguard joining Katilda for some explosive aggro potential.
Gabriel Nassif’s #1 Ranked Standard Rakdos Vampires – Deck Guide
Gabriel Nassif climbed all the way to the number one mythic spot with his take on Innistrad’s aggressive tribe with Standard Rakdos Vampires!
Izzet With No Epiphany! Standard Izzet Control – Deck Guide
Who needs Epiphany any more? With Hullbreaker Horror, you can ditch the turns and just play a straight-up Izzet Control game in Standard.
Updating Standard Izzet Dragons for Crimson Vow – Deck Guide
What will Izzet Dragons look like with Crimson Vow? Martin’s got a new, more aggressive deck list with Manaform Hellkite and Chandra!
Standard Esper Control with Crimson Vow – Deck Guide
Mengu’s bringing Esperone into the new Crimson Vow Standard format with his latest take on a classic archetype, Esper Control!
Brewing Standard UW Control with Hullbreaker Horror
Control aficionado and fan Huey Jensen is ready for Standard UW Control with Crimson Vow, aiming to close out games with Hullbreaker Horror!
Standard Reanimator with Olivia, Crimson Bride
Huey’s going deep in the brews for Crimson Vow, concocting a Standard Reanimator list headlined by the bride herself, Olivia, Crimson Bride!
Standard Izzet Epiphany at the Arena Open – Deck Guide Update
LSV’s had some early morning epiphanies about Izzet Epiphany in Standard, taking it to Day 2 in last weekend’s Arena Open even!
Esperone Returns! Standard Esper Control – Deck Guide
Mengu’s bringing Esperone back for the new Standard, with The Celestus helping make the Esper Control mana base possible once more!
DECK HIGHLIGHTS
How to Use MTG’s Newest Ninja Planeswalker, Kaito Shizuki
MTG’s newest Ninja planeswalker, Kaito Shizuki, fits perfectly with other tempo and Ninja cards, with an array of powerful abilities to help!
Bringing Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty’s Atsushi to Standard Dragons
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty’s Atsushi fits perfectly with an array of other powerful Dragons, able to provide a cheap threat with some value!
Book of Exalted Deeds Combo is Back! Standard Mono-White Life Gain
The Book of Exalted Deeds combo is back in Standard, with this Standard Mono-White Life Gain deck using it to its fullest!
What’s the Play? – Izzet Epiphany at the Set Championship
Reid’s highlighting one of his best plays from the Set Championship, showing how to get the best outcome in an Izzet Epiphany mirror.
What is Alchemy? An Intro to MTG Arena’s New Format
Alchemy is MTG Arena’s newest digital-only format, and Martin Juza is breaking down the changes, new cards and rebalances so far!
Reanimator in Standard? – Standard Slug Rites with Toxrill!
There’s more to Standard than just Mono-White and Mono-Green! Slug Rites aims to get a Toxrill out early with Diregraf Rebirth and more.
Deck Highlight: Standard Esper Control
Esper Control (or Esperone) has long been Andrea Mengucci’s favorite Standard deck, this is a slightly more aggressive take on that idea.
Deck Highlight: Standard Boros Burn
Martin checks out a Standard Boros Burn list, and finds out what red can do without the power of Embercleave and co.
Deck Highlight: Standard Orzhov Control
Greg Kowalski did surprisingly well in the last Standard Challenge with a rogue brew: Standard Orzhov Control
Top 10 Best Crimson Vow Cards for Standard
Martin’s breaking down the top 10 best Crimson Vow cards for Standard, from cards that have already made a splash to others with potential.