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games1 month ago•8 min saved

Pro Tour Amsterdam Surges Toward Worlds With Modern Mayhem and Draft Drama

Pro Tour MagicCon Amsterdam's Marvel Super Heroes drew a large field and delivered dramatic Day 2 shifts, a stacked Top 8 qualification list, and a final push toward the World Championship. Eduardo Sajgalik and Bernardo Torres earned Top 8 spots through strong Limited drafts, while Team Novo TCG eBay's Guglielmo Lupi helped Italy shine with Lorenzo Gruppi also reaching Top 8. The event showcased surprising draft decisions (including Defense of the Heart) and a resilient Modern metagame where white-based decks rose to prominence. With 220 players competing for Worlds and the Top 8 draft set for Sunday, the weekend marks the last Pro Tour before Worlds, offering multiple paths to qualification via Top Finish or Adjusted Match Points.

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#draft #games #magic-the-gathering

games1 month ago•9 min saved

Amsterdam Pro Tour Revives Hall of Fame as White-Heavy Drafts Dominate

Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes in Amsterdam drew 350+ players and MagicCon Amsterdam surpassed 17,000 attendees, marking the Pro Tour Hall of Fame’s return and the first Top 8 draft since Nagoya 2011. Day 1 highlighted white-dominant Limited decks and strong Modern play, with players like Martin Juza (8-0) and Patxi Sánchez delivering standout starts as 220 players advance to Saturday’s second draft; the Top 8 will be decided by a nine-round Limited and ten-round Modern path, intensifying the race toward the final eliminations.

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#draft #games #hall-of-fame

gaming1 month ago•14 min saved

Eight Bold Modern Decks Dazzle at Pro Tour MTG Marvel Super Heroes

The piece spotlights eight standout Modern decks from Pro Tour MTG Marvel Super Heroes, each bringing bold new twists to established concepts: Jund Cosmogoyf uses Serum Powder and exile-heavy acceleration for turn-3 kills; Samwise Gamgee Combo pairs Cauldron Familiar with Goblin Bombardment for an infinite drain; Azorius Loki showcases Loki, Oswald Fiddlebender, and Grinding Station for an infinite mill loop; Bant Control leans on Divergent Equation and Wilderness Reclamation to power huge spells; Devoted Druid with Vizier of Remedies and Tyvar delivers infinite mana and multiple win options; Song of Creation decks aim to draw and cast zero-cost spells to win with Jace or other finishers (featuring Bruce Banner); Mono-Blue Metalcraft keeps to a blue artifact plan with Subtlety, Quantum Riddler, and Mishra’s Bauble; and Hollow One combos fast pressure with Moonshadow and Faithless Looting. The article also notes players’ qualifications and points to livestream coverage of the event.

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#combos #decklists #gaming

gaming1 month ago•15 min saved

Amsterdam Prepares for MTG Pro Tour Marvel Super Heroes Showdown

The Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes kicks off in Amsterdam from July 17–19 with 362 players vying in Modern for $500,000 in prizes and World Championship invitations. The event features booster-draft rounds, a five-round Modern slate each day, and a Sunday Top 8, with live streams on Twitch and YouTube. A detailed metagame breakdown shows Boros Energy and Izzet Affinity leading the field, along with top archetypes like Broodscale Combo, Eldrazi Tron, and Simic Neoform, plus a look at the most-played new-to-Modern cards from recent sets.

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#amsterdam #gaming #magic-the-gathering

games1 month ago•23 min saved

Pro Tour MTG Marvel Preview: Boros Energy Tops a Steady Modern as Marvel Cards Spark Subtle Shifts

Metagame Mentor previews Modern for the Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes, based on 900+ post-release decks. It ranks 13 archetypes by Winner's Metagame Share, led by Boros Energy (11.1%), with Eldrazi Tron (8.0%), Izzet Affinity (8.5%), Izzet Prowess (6.6%), Broodscale Combo (6%), Ruby Storm (5.7%), Esper Goryo's (5.7%), Grixis Reanimator (4.5%), Boros Land Destruction (4.3%), Amulet Titan (3.2%), Jeskai Control (2.6%), Tameshi Belcher (2.5%), and Domain Zoo (2.4%). The Marvel set's impact is modest, with Hex Magic and Avengers Disassembled appearing in a few builds, while Consign to Memory remains the most-played card; fetchlands and disruption spells continue to shape the metagame. Pro Tour begins July 17 in Amsterdam with a $500k prize, with coverage on YouTube/Twitch.

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#decklists #games #magic-the-gathering

gaming2 months ago•16 min saved

Boros Energy Tops a Diverse 2026 Modern Meta After Ban Shakeup

Post-ban, Modern’s metagame is broad and led by Boros Energy at 11.0% of the winner’s share, followed by Izzet Affinity (8.4%) and Izzet Prowess (6.7%), with Grixis Reanimator, Gruul Broodscale, and several other archetypes rounding out the top 15. The analysis combines over 1,000 recent decklists and a net-wins metric to capture both popularity and performance, noting that Violent Outburst and Umezawa’s Jitte remain underrepresented while staples like Consign to Memory, Vexing Bauble, Mystical Dispute, and Thoughtseize dominate across main and sideboards. The piece also provides aggregate decklists for archetypes, highlights the RCQ circuit running through August 2, and points to upcoming events including Pro Tour 2027 and MagicCon Amsterdam.

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#decklists #gaming #magic-the-gathering

gaming3 months ago•30 min saved

MTG May 2026 Banlist Shakeup: Pioneer and Modern Rebalanced, Alchemy and Pauper Adjusted

MTG's May 18, 2026 update bans Cori-Steel Cutter in Pioneer; bans Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury and Lotus Field in Modern while unbanning Violent Outburst and Umezawa's Jitte; Legacy bans Undercity Informer; Pauper unbans Bonder's Ornament; Alchemy bans Sewer-veillance Cam; Standard, Vintage, Historic, Timeless and Brawl lists unchanged (Brawl also gets a matchmaking update); next update on June 30, 2026.

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#alchemy #gaming #legacy

sports11 months ago

Pro Tour Edge of Eternities: Modern Metagame Analysis

The article provides a detailed analysis of the Modern metagame at the Pro Tour Edge of Eternities, highlighting the most popular decks and strategies used by players.

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#breakdown #edge-of-eternities #metagame

gaming2 years ago•7 min saved

Ixalan Legend Breathes New Life into Modern and Multiple Formats!

The release of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan has revived the Jeskai Ascendancy combo archetype in Modern. The deck utilizes cards like Jeskai Ascendancy, Emry, Lurker of the Loch, and Mox Amber to generate infinite mana, large creatures, and card advantage. The addition of Inti, Seneschal of the Sun has provided the deck with a powerful tool, allowing for extra card plays and trample damage. While the deck has strengths in both combo and combat damage, it lacks interaction and can struggle against faster combo decks. Nonetheless, the deck's potential breakout remains to be seen.

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#combo #gaming #inti

gaming2 years ago•8 min saved

MTG Shakes Up Format with Five Bans and One Unban

Magic: The Gathering (MTG) has announced five bans and one unban in their latest ban announcement. Geological Appraiser and Karn, the Great Creator have been banned in Pioneer and Explorer formats due to unfun play patterns. Smuggler's Copter has been unbanned in Pioneer. Fury and Up the Beanstalk have been banned in Modern, impacting the Rakdos Scam deck and opening up possibilities for other decks. Monastery Swiftspear has been banned in the Pauper format due to the dominance of fast mono-red burn decks. The ban announcement aims to refresh and balance the MTG formats.

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#ban-announcement #gaming #magic-the-gathering

gaming2 years ago•5 min saved

"MTG Ban Announcement Sparks Controversy and Speculation"

The recent MTG ban announcement on October 16 revealed no changes to any major formats, including Modern. Despite concerns about the dominance of the Rakdos Scam deck and The One Ring, Wizards of the Coast decided against making any bans. The lack of reasoning for the decision has sparked controversy among players. The metagame in Modern remains diverse but the dominance of Rakdos Scam and the oppressive play patterns associated with it are causing concern. Players are hoping for more transparency and potential adaptations in the future.

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#ban-announcement #gaming #magic-the-gathering

lifestyle2 years ago•4 min saved

"2023 Celebrity Halloween Decor: Joanna Gaines' Minimalist and Modern Porch, Kourtney Kardashian's Pumpkin-Filled Home, and More"

Interior guru Joanna Gaines showcases a minimalist and modern take on Halloween porch decor, opting for white and gray pumpkins instead of traditional orange. She incorporates subtle decor features such as wall lanterns and porch planters filled with seasonal foliage, creating a sophisticated and chic look. By prioritizing simplicity, clean lines, and a lack of clutter, Gaines captures the essence of Halloween while maintaining an elegant and contemporary aesthetic.

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#halloween-decor #joanna-gaines #lifestyle

gaming3 years ago•5 min saved

"MTG Unbans Long-Banned Staples in Historic Announcement"

Wizards of the Coast has announced the unbanning of two cards, Preordain in Modern and Mind's Desire in Legacy, as part of their new ban schedule. The decision aims to reduce the size of the ban list and provide players with more options. While these unbans may not drastically change the formats, they offer new possibilities for combo strategies. However, the highly powerful card, The One Ring, released in The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, remains untouched for now, but Wizards has acknowledged its dominance and is monitoring the situation. Additionally, Wizards has introduced post-release ban windows to swiftly address any problematic cards in future sets.

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#ban-announcement #gaming #legacy

gaming3 years ago•5 min saved

"MTG Staple Skyrockets to $40, Doubling in Price!"

The secondary market for Magic: The Gathering (MTG) cards is experiencing a decline in value due to the release of Commander Masters, causing EDH staples to drop in price. However, with the upcoming Modern Pro Tour and increased interest in the format, certain cards like Living End and Grief have seen significant price increases. Living End has become a top-tier deck in Modern thanks to new additions from the Lord of the Rings set, while Grief is seeing play in both Living End and Rakdos Scam decks. Additionally, the uncommon card Gandalf, Friend of the Shire, has multiple variants, with the Play Promo version commanding a high price of $80.

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#gaming #grief #living-end

gaming3 years ago•6 min saved

"Budget MTG Deck Dominates Across Formats!"

Boros Convoke, a budget Magic: The Gathering deck, has gained popularity in both Pioneer and Modern formats. The deck focuses on fast starts and explosive plays, utilizing cards like Venerated Loxodon and Knight-Errant of Eos. The Modern version of the deck has additional tools that enhance its consistency, making it a competitive option. Despite its reliance on attacking with small creatures, the deck's ability to generate power quickly and deal unexpected damage makes it difficult to counter. Moreover, the deck is relatively cheap to build, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious players.

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#boros-convoke #budget-deck #gaming