The First Sign of a Standard Metagame, and How to Respond
We’ve got a first look at where Standard might be headed, and Joel shows you how to prepare and fight back.
UWR Control
Channel GFabs – Standard Jeskai Approach Control
Control’s on a bit of a downswing lately, but Gerard Fabiano’s out to revive the archetype with the sweetest finisher around.
What Was the Best Standard Format?
Last week Josh asked what makes a “good” Standard format. Today he examines the question with a look back at one of the best examples.
Channel PMayne – Modern UWR Spreading Seas
Pascal takes an early crack at the Eldrazi menace with a control deck built around a 2-mana Stone Rain!
Channel Pardee Time – Modern UWR Control
Sam Pardee thinks that UWR Control is well positioned for GP Charlotte and takes it for a spin on Magic Online to find out!
Channel Smdster – Legacy UWR Control
Grand Prix Portland Champion Sam Pardee breaks down UWR Control in Legacy on the heels of #GPNJ!
Legacy Weapon – Picks and Predictions for GP New Jersey
Caleb gets you ready for #GPNJ with a full rundown of some of the most exciting, slightly off-beat options in Legacy!
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!
Cube Design – UWr Cube Draft
Jason Waddell illustrates the power of drafting control with this Cube draft writeup!
Standard with Journey into Nyx
Reid brings you a complete breakdown of Standard now that the dust has settled from the release of Journey into Nyx!
PV’s Playhouse – Standard Frontrunners: Bx and UWx
PV takes a look at the top dogs in the new Standard format—and offers his pick for the best variations of Bx and UWx!
Silvestri Says – What a Revelation!
As long as Sphinx’s Revelation is in Standard it will continue to be a centerpiece of the format. Josh takes a look at its new shells.
Legacy Weapon – Journeying into Nyx
Spoiler season is in full swing and Caleb weighs in on JOU’s impact on Modern and Legacy!
Legacy Weapon – Preparing for Cinci
Looking for a new deck to play in Standard? Aggro? Midrange? Control? No matter what archetype you prefer, Caleb has a list for you!
Utter Beatings – Standard UWr Primer
Josh Utter-Leyton showcases his build of UWx Control, which takes advantage of red to attack the metagame’s most common enemies!
Channel CalebD – Modern UWR Control
Caleb Durward tests out a much more controlling version of UWR in Modern. Can adding Sphinx’s Revelation put the deck back on top?
Owen’s a Win – Modern on Magic Online
Owen has a complete overview of the current Modern format in the event that the ban list update does not significantly alter the format.
January 2014 Modern Metagame Analysis
Bob Huang provides an extensive analysis of the Modern metagame to help you get ready for Grand Prix Prague and PT Born of the Gods!
PV’s Playhouse – Year in Review 2013 (Part 2)
Paulo wraps up his Year in Review with a recap of the latter half of the 2013 alongside his Best of 2013 awards and goals!
Channel _ShipItHolla – Modern UWR Control
Michael Hetrick heads into a Modern Daily with the more controlling version of UWR.