The Empirical Vanilla Test in MTG
The Vanilla Test helps determine if a card is properly statted, but is there a formula to it? MTG Data Science crunches the numbers!
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Rewards of Diversity – Tracking the Representation of Diversity in MTG
MTG, despite having a rocky start, has definitely had grown its diversity and inclusion over the years, and the data even backs this up!
Arsenal Pass Ep35 – The Complete Guide to Equipment
This week on Arsenal Pass, Brendan and Hayden dive into one of the fundamental pieces of Flesh and Blood gameplay – the Equipment!
Arsenal Pass Ep34 – Decoding Nationals Data
This week on Arsenal Pass, Brendan and Hayden break down the data from the last 22 Nationals to dig deep into the current metagame.
An Evidence-Based Lesson Plan for Strixhaven Limited
Sierkovitz is breaking down the importance of Lesson and learn cards in Strixhaven Limited, using a plethora of data collected from 17lands!
Deck Highlight — Updating Standard ADPZ… Again
ADPZ changes like the wind. What’s the best way to play it right now? Look no further than Caleb Rogerson’s tournament-winning list.
Data-Driven Decision Making in the Pokemon TCG & Optimized Lists for Players Cup III
Xander introduces the DinoData.app site and delves into the world of data-driven decision making in Pokemon.
Are MDFCs Really MVPs? A 17Lands Analysis
Pawel of 17Lands dives DEEP into the data on MDFCs to find out if they’re really as good as they look. A hugely in-depth look at the Zendikar Rising Format.
Battle for Zendikar Limited Data
Silvestri sifts through 83,000 Battle for Zendikar draft games worth of data to bring you some telling numbers just in time for GP Atlanta!
Frank Analysis – How Important Is It To Play First?
It’s common wisdom that most of the time you want to play first in Magic. Frank breaks down the numbers—just how good is being on the play?
Fixing the Hall of Fame Stats
The stats by which we rate Hall of Fame candidates is in need of a serious overhaul.
July 2014 Modern Metagame Analysis
If you’re playing Modern PTQs you won’t want to miss Bob Huang’s exhaustive breakdown of the top performing decks in the format!
Frank Analysis – Updating Affinity in Modern
PTQing? Then don’t miss Frank’s updated Affinity, his analysis of the variations in the archetype and the Modern metagame overall!
Silvestri Says – Vintage Masters Stats
Josh Silvestri is here to help you crush your next Vintage Masters draft—he takes a hard-data look at what cards and archetypes win most!
Silvestri Says – Stats
What’s the best deck? Best common? Josh Silvestri provides another sweeping look at a mountain of data on Standard and Theros Limited!