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Explore the evolving Magic: The Gathering Standard format post-ban. Discover top decks like Izzet Cauldron and Dimir Midrange in this dynamic Best of 3 meta
Post-Ban Standard: Whats Winning NOW?
At the end of June, went through a major shakeup that changed the landscape of the format. With some of the top decks knocked out, players quickly began exploring new strategies and rebuilding around fresh ideas. Now that we've had a week of MTGO results, we're starting to see which decks are rising to the top—and how the meta is beginning to evolve. Let's take a look at what the data shows so far. What was Banned in Standard on June 30th? On June 30th, Wizards of the Coast banned several cards from Standard that had been shaping the format. The banned cards are:
Discover the latest shifts in Magic: The Gathering's Standard format with our deep dive into the Izzet Spells deck, featuring the powerhouse Vivi Ornitier.
Izzet Still the Best Archetype in Standard?
Welcome, Magic lovers! With the sudden, unexpected banning last week of not one, not two, or even three, but seven cards from Standard, the community is witnessing the largest number of cards artificially removed from the format since Disciple of the Vault and friends were forcibly ejected exactly twenty years ago. Normally, this would throw a format into total flux; however, that's not the case this time around. This is mostly due to the fact that there was no 'tier 0' deck plaguing the format. None of the tier 1 decks' overall win rates during the Regional Championship Qualifier season, which just culminated in Pro Tour Final Fantasy last month, surpassed 55%, the typical high-water mark for a dangerously oppressive deck. This has created a bizarre and untamed landscape where many players are happily testing wild, new decks, while others have returned to the finely-tuned, established archetypes that already possess a long and storied Standard format resume. Yuna, Hope of Spira reanimator lists clash with the tried-and-true Dimir Midrange decks that haven't added a single new card in months. Considering rotation is coming in a few short weeks, and with the majority of the competitive crowd currently engaged in the Modern format, testing and tuning those decks for the various RCQ's and eventual Regional Championships that they'll have to play, not much attention is being paid to Standard, and for good reason. However, there are some interesting developments occurring on Magic Online, where the weekly MTGO Challenges have been producing some spicy lists. One such deck is a sleek, twenty-one-land Izzet spells deck that recently took down a sixty-player event:
Explore the new Standard meta in Magic: The Gathering post-ban. Discover top decks Dimir Midrange & Mono Black Demons. Adapt and conquer in Best of 3!
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The Decks that Benefitted the Most from Monday's Bans
We are fresh off of an absolute KNEECAPPING of the Standard Meta. The top two aggro decks, domain, graveyard combo, and bounce all took a huge hit. We are currently operating as if these decks are now unplayable, so by default, there will be questions. Can we keep playing the other decks that were decent in the meta? Will they get better? And even, can I finally brew in Standard the way that I want to? The answer for now might be yes to all of that. In a format that feels as if it is wide open, we have a chance to take a wild-west approach to the current Standard format until we have rotation and the next set. While there will be plenty of brews to come, I would like to examine the decks that will now move up into the upper echelon of the meta. There are three different archetypes that I believe will benefit from the bans. Let's start it off with one that might seem pretty obvious: This probably doesn't come as a surprise. Many people have had success with this deck, and have used it as somewhat of an anti-meta list to deal with all different types of threats. Although the meta is a little bit more wide open, I still think this list is equipped to take down anything that is thrown at it. Dimir Midrange
Discover the latest Magic: The Gathering set, "Edge of Eternities," featuring shock lands, new spacecraft mechanics, and exciting cards for Standard format.
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Edge of Eternities First Look
At MagicCon Las Vegas, Wizards of the Coast unveiled the first glimpse of the upcoming space fantasy set, Edge of Eternities, and our first glimpse looks promising. While the vast majority of the set remains unknown, it seems only appropriate, as Magic: The Gathering fans, for us to look at the cards previewed and speculate wildly on how they'll affect Standard moving forward. Disclaimer: any predictions called out here are purely speculation. This exercise is especially challenging because we also have a banned and restricted announcement coming next Monday, June 30th, so the effective meta decks will likely be completely different by the time Edge of Eternities drops. All the same, we're going to have a great discussion and look at some fun cards, so let's get into it. Mother Flipping Shock Lands
Discover the top 5 Final Fantasy Brawl decks for MTG Arena's Historic Brawl format. Play iconic commanders like Cloud Strife and Tifa Lockhart now!
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5 Best Final Fantasy Brawl Decks You Can Play on MTG Arena
The new Final Fantasy set in MTG Arena has brought some very unique and beloved characters from the franchise—and among them, some powerful ones shine in Historic Brawl. Today, we'll go over five new decks based on Final Fantasy commanders that you can build and play right now in MTG Arena. If you're a fan of brewing or just want to relive your favorite Final Fantasy moments in Magic form, these Brawl decks are a great place to start. What are the best Final Fantasy commanders in MTG Arena?
Explore the impact of Final Fantasy cards on the Standard format in Magic: The Gathering. Discover contenders like Vivi Ornitier and Yuna in competitive play.
Final Fantasy's Best Cards for Standard!
Welcome Magic lovers!   As we close in on the upcoming Magic Pro Tour at Magiccon Las Vegas this week, many players are trying to determine which, if any, of the new Final Fantasy cards will have an impact on the format.
Explore "Standard Bird Aggro" in Magic: The Gathering. Discover bird synergy, card strategies, and competitive edge in Best of 1 format. Dive in now!
Standard Bird Aggro
Greetings, Janksters! Final Fantasy is upon us, and with it are a ton of new kindred mechanics, including those featuring birds. Now, I'm the kind of gamer who tried to make Kangee, Aerie Keeper work back in High School, so you can imagine my delight at being able to jam birds again in Standard. I was shocked at how well it went. Chocobos, unlike most other birds, don't fly, which means they have to operate differently from the Azorius flyers decks we've seen from birds of the past. These birds are all about landfall, and they also give Bloomburrow's birds much-needed support.
Discover the top 10 commanders from MTG's Final Fantasy set for Historic Brawl. Dive into strategies, mechanics, and build your ultimate deck now!
Top 10 Best Commanders in Final Fantasy for Historic Brawl
Final Fantasy has finally arrived on MTG Arena, and if you're ready to build new decks around your favorite characters, you're in the right place. In this article, I'll be going over the top ten best commanders for Historic Brawl from the Magic: The Gathering – Final Fantasy release, plus a closer look at how the new mechanics and themes shake up the Arena meta. How We Picked These Commanders To rank the best commanders, we looked at:
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