Updated Mono Black Deck Dominates Standard Tournaments!
If you love the long game and watching your opponent slowly run out of options, this one's for you. MonoBlack Control is back in Standard, and it's packing everything you'd expect—clean removal, brutal hand disruption, and a few game-ending bombs. Let's take a closer look at what makes it tick.
Mono-Black Control Standard Deck Overview
Best Card Choices for Mono Black Control in Standard
Tarkir:Dragonstorm Standard Analysis: What’s Winning Now?
Standard's been anything but boring lately—and the 5-0 MTGO League data proves it.
Since the release of Tarkir: Dragonstorm, players have been testing, brewing, and locking in their favorite decks—and the results are starting to paint a clear picture of the current Standard metagame. We've gone through every undefeated (5-0) League finish on MTGO since the set dropped, and while the field remains diverse, two archetypes have been standing above the rest.
Let’s break down the biggest winners, the decks that won’t quit, and the strategies making a splash along the way.
Tarkir: Dragonstorm is finally here, and I wanted to share what's been working for me so far—hopefully it helps you get the most out of your own drafts. At the time of writing, I've run about 10 drafts (both on MTGO and Arena), and I've already managed to hit a 7-win finish in five of them.
To help break things down, I'll be combining insights from my personal experience with data from 17lands.com, focusing specifically on Premier Draft performance. The goal? To figure out what's winning and how you can draft smarter in this evolving format.
How Does Tarkir: Dragonstorm Compare to Other Sets?
Tarkir is back in the spotlight, and if you're looking to brew new decks with its latest legendary creatures, this article is just what you need. Today, I'll be covering the top ten best commanders from Tarkir: Dragonstorm, along with a look at the accompanying Commander product.
So let's count down the best Tarkir: Dragonstorm commanders for 2025—and see who's leading the charge!
How We Picked These Commanders
Looking for a dirt-cheap but dangerously explosive deck on MTG Arena? Say hello to 8 Wack, a classic archetype reimagined for the digital age—without a single rare. That's right. This version of 8 Wack costs almost nothing to build but can still run circles around unsuspecting opponents. It's fast, it's aggressive, and it wins games before your opponent even knows what's happening.
The Deck
At the core of the strategy is a simple philosophy: flood the board with creatures, then slam down a hasty finisher like Goblin Bushwhacker or Reckless Bushwhacker to swing in for lethal. Let's break down how it works and why it's the best cheap MTG Arena deck around.
Everything You Need to Know About Tarkir: Dragonstorm
Finally, the new Magic: The Gathering set, Tarkir: Dragonstorm, is around the corner, and we are already seeing a lot of exciting cards with lots of potential. But first, let's cover some key elements from the latest MTG set.
When is the Tarkir: Dragonstorm release date?
Tarkir: Dragonstorm is scheduled for release on April 11, 2025.
Like many players, I enjoy playing busted strategies and “unfair games” and there's no better deck to achieve that than Orzhov SCAM in Timeless, and today, I will go over a deck that in just two days (with a bit of dedication) let me go from Bronze to Mythic in MTG Arena effortlessly.
Let’s dive right into it.
Orzhov SCAM Timeless Deck Overview
ONE-TURN WIN! Jace Doomsday Dimir Control in Standard
Previously, I put together a deck that took full advantage of Standard's abundance of mana fixers—Golgari Obliterator. Its key card? None other than Phyrexian Obliterator, an incredibly powerful card that's often held back by its demanding quad-black mana cost.
But what if I told you there's another deck that can use a similar strategy? Enter Dimir Doomsday Control, a formidable control deck poised to take on the Standard meta's top decks.
Curious about how this deck works and why it's a strong contender in MTG Standard? Let's dive in!
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