The New Standard Metagame and an Aggregate Archetype Gauntlet
See which archetypes actually performed well in the first Standard event according to the numbers!
Gauntlet
The Post-Rotation Deck to Beat – Jeskai Dragons
Reid Duke wraps up his new Standard gauntlet with an important cornerstone of the format: a deck that relies on Jace.
The Preliminary Gauntlet for Post-Rotation Standard, Part 2: Ramp, Control, and Aggro
Frank Karsten brings you the remaining 3 decks in his 5-archetype gauntlet for the new Standard: ramp, control, and aggro.
The Preliminary Gauntlet for Post-Rotation Standard, Part 1: Midrange
Frank Karsten has 5 decks that he thinks will represent the early post-rotation metagame. Today he covers the midrange options.
The New Standard Gauntlet
GP Buenos Aires Champion Pascal Maynard lays out the Origins updated gauntlet you need to test your newest Standard brews against.
The Modern Gauntlet: Burn, Infect, and Affinity
Reid Duke rounds out his breakdown of the best decks in the format with the extreme linear strategies that define Modern.
The Modern Gauntlet: Abzan and Splinter Twin
At GP Vancouver you’ll need to be prepared for the two biggest decks in Modern—GB and Twin. Reid shows you the deck he’d use to do it.
Pro Tour Fate Reforged Testing – Modern RUG Twin vs. Burn
Jacob Wilson and Sam Pardee begin their PT testing with the de facto best combo deck in Modern.
Frank Analysis – Standard Preparation for Pro Tour M15
Frank Karsten lays out his methodical approach to testing for #PTM15 in 10 steps!
Frank Analysis – Mono-Black Devotion at Grand Prix Beijing
Frank Karsten tested every major deck in Standard before arriving at Mono-Black for GP Beijing!
Woo Brews – Zoo Brews
Travis Woo departs for Pro Tour Born of the Gods—a tournament where he expects Wild Nacatl to be out in force, in many different shells.