Is Aetherworks Marvel Too Good for Standard?
We’re all suffering from ban fatigue, but one glaring obstacle remains to a healthy Standard.
Bannings
Felidar Guardian Is Banned
In a shocking addendum to the April 24th B&R announcement, Wizards decided to ban Felidar Guardian and the Saheeli combo with it after all.
Pro Tour Copycat
Despite admitting that Copycat’s very existence was an oversight, Wizards made another mistake by not axing the dominant combo now.
Farewell Top, We Hardly Knew Ye
Miracles was one of the best decks Legacy has ever seen. Brian DeMars says goodbye.
No Ban Plan
Special guest Joel Larsson joins Andy Cooperfauss to discuss No Ban Monday, Sealed in Orlando, and take a look at Dawn // Dusk.
“No Changes” to the Banned & Restricted List
Wizards declined to ban any cards in Standard. What’s it mean for the future of bannings and Standard? Matt Sperling offers his first take.
The 4 Cards Wizards Should Ban Next Week
Standard is in dire need of a fix. On Monday, Wizards has a chance to make it happen.
B/G Is Out, Saheeli Is In
Just two weeks ago, it was nearly a consensus that B/G was the best deck in the format. What happened?
No Promised End to Delirium
Delirium may have suffered the most consequential ban and still become the best deck in the format.
The Dawn of a New Standard
What do the earth-shattering Standard bannings mean for the health of the format, for local game stores, and for the future of bannings?
Emrakul, Copter, Reflector Mage, Grave-Troll, Probe Banned
Standard just got hit with its biggest set of bannings since Affinity, and 2 of Modern’s top decks lost big. Sperling offers his take.
Modern Watch List: What Might Get Banned?
With the next Banned & Restricted announcement a couple of months away, Brian DeMars makes an early watch list to get you prepared.
Don’t Ban Miracles
It’s not time to ban Miracles—let’s wait and see what happen with the Eldrazi first.
Who Killed Lodestone Golem?
Should Lodestone Golem have been restricted? And did the VSL actually have anything to do with it?
Bannings, Shadows, and TeamCFB
LSV talks bannings, TeamCFB’s testing for PTSOI, and Mark Jacobson’s literally storied career.
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