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Strixhaven Brews: A Lesson in Standard Pests

By William "Huey" Jensen / April 5, 2021 April 5, 2021

Huey’s playing with some Pests with Witherbloom, as well as trying out the new Lesson/learn mechanic, in his latest Strixhaven Standard brew!

By Martin Juza / March 25, 2021 March 25, 2021

Gaining life may seem like a meme strategy, but Bant Angels in Historic with Collected Company is the real deal against creature decks!

By Reid Duke / March 20, 2021 March 19, 2021

Modern’s all about creatures and combat damage, so why not laugh at their Lightning Bolts and Lava Spikes with Martyr of Sands?

By Allen Wu / April 30, 2018 April 29, 2018

See the deck that Allen Wu took to a near 2000 rating on MTGO!

By Neal Oliver / November 30, 2016 October 10, 2019

Not every failed deck is a failure. Check out these brews that missed the mark, but formed the basis for new ideas!

By Reid Duke / February 28, 2016 October 10, 2019

Don’t get trapped in a bad situation through a long game—pack life gain and give yourself room to navigate your way out.

By Jason Waddell / May 1, 2014 October 11, 2019

Jason Waddell goes even deeper to expand the life gain theme and get more creative with Cube!

By Jason Waddell / January 20, 2014 October 11, 2019

Jason Waddell continues to explore subtheme design in Cube, with one of Magic’s traditionally weakest mechanics.