The Ultimate Pioneer Format Overview and Guide
Hello again wizards of the world! Looking for new ways to play constructed Magic outside Standard or Historic? Well, look no further than Pioneer.
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The Ultimate Guide to Tempo Decks in Magic: The Gathering
What is a tempo deck? How should you play one? And what should you do when facing one? All that’s to come.
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The Ultimate Guide to Premodern
Premodern, as the name suggests, focuses on cards printed before the modern Magic card frame was introduced in 2003. The format also ignores some of the game’s earlier sets, meaning it’s more accessible than formats that include true dual lands...
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Standard in MTG: The Ultimate Format Guide (2025-2026)
Standard going into 2026 is in major flux, with tons of decks emerging from 2025’s final sets and a rough period of bannings reshaping the format.
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The Ultimate Guide to Brawl on Arena and Best Decks
When I first heard about Historic Brawl, I wrote it off as a Commander knock off meant to entice Commander players to join MTG Arena. But my opinion changed as I played this MTGA format. These days, I play at least as much Brawl as I do Limited...
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Everything You Need to Know About Triggered Abilities in Magic
Abilities on creatures, artifacts, planeswalkers, and enchantments are especially prevalent throughout the game, and they’re essential to making a lot of decks function. You have to pay mana or other resources to activate some abilities, but...
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All 15 Settings in MTG Arena Explained, Plus FAQ
As with any video game, MTG Arena has a handful of settings and options that allow you to tailor your experience to your liking.
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The Ultimate Guide to Pauper
What if I told you that instead of spending $20 on an average rare card, there’s a format where you can invest the same amount to obtain an entire competitive deck? Let’s delve into Pauper, the budget-friendly and competitive format...
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The Ultimate Guide to Duel Commander
Commander became Magic’s most-played format in the past several years despite its origin as a way for players and organizers to keep themselves entertained between tournament rounds. The format has since grown beyond a way to pass the time, and...
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Tiers and Turncounts: The Definitive Guide to EDH Power Levels Plus Examples
The idea of power levels in Commander is a point of contention for some Magic players. While I can definitely see the merit of being able to measure the relative power of your deck, a 1-10 scale is a somewhat nebulous rating system with a lot of...
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How to Use the Green Dot Test to Determine If Your MTG Cards Are Real or Fake
Have you ever woken up wondering if your most valuable rare or mythic Magic card you recently acquired is authentic and not a fake? Well, there’s a very simple test that’s almost foolproof to determine whether a card is a counterfeit or...
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How Many Lands Should You Really Play in A 60-Card Deck?
That’s right, I give you a rare dose of Constructed content today. We’re talking land counts in 60-card decks. There’s a lot of established heuristics on this subject, and a few points I can toss in to help you construct an optimal mana base for...
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