It’s a Small-Sample Analysis, But the Standard Equilibrium Metagame Apparently Contains 0% Marvel
Marvel might not be as dominant as we thought.
Frank Karsten’s Magic Math
How Many Lands Do You Need to Consistently Hit Your Land Drops?
Frank gives you the formula to determine how many lands you need to cast your spells on curve!
Magic Math – Kaladesh: Dubious Challenge, Combustible Gearhulk, and More
How dubious is the challenge? How combustible the Gearhulk? How marvelous the Aetherworks? Frank runs the numbers.
Magic Math – Kaladesh: Smuggler’s Copter, Glint-Nest Crane, and Inventor’s Apprentice
How many creatures do you need to crew your Vehicles? Artifacts for Glint-Nest Crane? Toolcraft Exemplar? Frank runs the numbers.
What’s the EV of Playing a Pro Tour?
What kind of return can you expect from playing on the Pro Tour? Frank runs the numbers.
Magic Math: Liliana, the Last Hope
How often can you hit a creature with a blind Liliana, the Last Hope -2? Frank runs the numbers.
Magic Math: Deploy the Gatewatch
How many planeswalkers do you need to successfully deploy your own Gatewatch? What might that deck look like? Frank runs the numbers.
Magic Math – Should You Play 2 Chandra with 4 Oath of Nissa?
Raphael Levy’s Chandras from his GP-Manchester-winning deck list with no red sources drew some puzzled looks. But is it that crazy?
Magic Math – Shadows over Innistrad
How reliably can you flip Thing in the Ice? How early can you hit delirium? Frank runs the numbers on these questions and more!
Magic Math – Eldrazi in Modern
How likely is the turn-2 kill or turn-2 Thought-Knot? What would be the impact of an Eldrazi-land ban? Frank runs the numbers.
Magic Math – Oath of the Gatewatch
How many hits do you need to get reliable selection from Oath of Nissa? How many spells to turn on Dark-Dwellers? Frank runs the numbers.
Magic Math – Krark’s Thumb and Mana Clash in Legacy
Flip some coins—fix the results—and try your luck!
Magic Math – How Consistent Are Spoils of the Vault, Collected Company, and Griselbrand in Modern?
How dangerous is Spoils of the Vault? How reliable is Collected Company? Is a Griselbrand a guaranteed kill? Frank runs the numbers.
Magic Math – The Record-Based Metagame Breakdown of the New Standard
Welcome to the new Standard—Frank Karsten ran the numbers, and there’s a new top dog now that Dragons of Tarkir is in the mix…