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games9 days ago•23 min saved

Pro Tour Bound: Nineteen Standard Archetypes Fuel Metagame Shuffle

Over the weekend four Regional Championships handed out 62 Pro Tour invitations across 19 Standard archetypes, with champions Yuchen Liu (China, Izzet Prowess), Rafael Kenji (South America, Dimir Excruciator), Dawson Courson (Canada, Mardu Discard), and Zachary Aymie (US, Four-Color Control). The piece canvasses the full metagame, showing no single deck dominates as Izzet Prowess remains most-played but waning, while Four-Color Control, Selesnya Landfall, and several fringe strategies gain traction. It highlights build-varieties within key archetypes (e.g., Izzet Prowess variants) and notes Four-Color Elementals and other decks posting strong results. In short, Standard remains diverse and dynamic, with invitations spread across many decks, and ongoing store championships RCs ahead to test new innovations.

via magic.gg|

#games #magic-the-gathering #metagame

games23 days ago•16 min saved

Landfall Surges as Izzet Struggles at Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven

At Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven, Izzet decks dominated in popularity (nearly 49% of the field) but Landfall strategies—especially Selesnya Landfall and Mono-Green Landfall—led in performance, with Nathan Steuer winning the title using Selesnya Landfall and other Landfall variants reaching the Top 8; Izzet variants posted mid‑pack win rates and failed to produce a Top 8, while new decks like Mardu Discard and Azorius Prison showed promise. The event signals a shifting Standard metagame in the coming weeks as regional championships approach.

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#games #landfall #magic-the-gathering

games28 days ago•12 min saved

Eight Spicy Strixhaven Standard Decks Steal the Pro Tour Spotlight

The Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven drew 325 Standard deck submissions, with Izzet Prowess and Mono-Green Landfall dominating, yet the piece highlights eight innovative builds using Secrets of Strixhaven—Izzet Maestro, Sultai Control, Golgari Midrange, Boros Discard, Golgari Kona, Temur Lute, Four-Color Control, and Bant Rhythm—explaining their engines and why they could rise to the trophy in the evolving metagame.

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#combo-decks #decklists #games

features1 month ago•23 min saved

Strixhaven Spoilers Spotlight: Top Cards Redefining Multiple Formats

MTG Rocks’ Secrets of Strixhaven spoiler roundup highlights standout cards across Standard, Pioneer, and Commander, including Traumatic Critique, The Dawning Archaic, Improvisation Capstone, Planar Engineering, Erode, Witherbloom, Flow State, and others, explaining how they could enable explosive plays, new combos, and price movements as a set that could reshape multiple formats.

via MTG Rocks|

#commander #features #magic-the-gathering

games3 months ago•18 min saved

Donatello’s Technique Poised to Be the TMNT Set’s MVP

A TMNT crossover spoiler centers on Donatello’s Technique, a one-mana common that draws two cards and could enable new infinite combos. While not fitting every deck, it shines in Standard (e.g., Esper Pixie, Dimir Midrange) and looks like an easy upgrade for Commander (Yuriko ninjutsu, Blink decks), making it a strong candidate for the set’s best card.

via MTG Rocks|

#commander #donatellos-technique #games

games3 months ago•8 min saved

Belacca's Jeskai Control Goes Unbeaten as Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed Opens

Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed kicked off in snowy Richmond with 300+ competitors as players navigated a new five-archetype Limited format and a reshaped Standard dominated by Badgermole Cub and Izzet Rhythm. Marco Belacca led Day One undefeated with a near-creature-free Jeskai Control, while others showcased diverse builds—from five-color vivid drafts to Dimir Control and Sunderflock variants—setting the stage for Day Two's Draft and a final Standard sprint toward Sunday’s Top 8.

via MAGIC PLAY|

#draft #games #lorwyn-eclipsed

gaming4 months ago•12 min saved

Nine Innovative Standard Decks Shine at Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed

At Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed, 306 Standard decks showcased a metagame dominated by Simic/Bant/Sultai rhythms, but nine spicy builds stood out: Dimir Excruciator with Superior Spider-Man; Sultai Elementals driven by Formidable Speaker; Jeskai Elementals featuring Beza, the Bounding Spring; Four-Color Reanimator blending Ashling with Ill-Timed Explosion; Selesnya Landfall led by Doorkeeper Thrull; Golgari Gravefall’s Beifong’s Bounty Hunters loop; Abzan Roots using Dawnhand Dissident for graveyard synergy; Temur Harmonizer’s Mightform combo; and Rakdos Monument around Moonshadow. Each leverages Lorwyn Eclipsed cards to push innovative lines with real tournament potential.

via MAGIC PLAY|

#decklists #gaming #lorwyn-eclipsed

games4 months ago•15 min saved

Simic Ouroboroid Takes Spotlight as Standard Meta Shifts

Over 1,500 players competed in Magic Spotlight: The Avatar in Lyon and Atlanta, earning 16 Pro Tour invites and $100k. Simon Nielsen won Lyon with Simic Ouroboroid, while Kye Nelson won Atlanta with Bant Airbending, and six Top 8s went to Ouroboroid across the events. Mono-Green Landfall posted the highest win rate (about 58%), Badgermole Cub decks around 56%, and Izzet Lessons remained a top archetype (~52–54%). Jeskai Control offers a viable answer to Ouroboroid, Boros Aggro showed gains with white splash, and Esper Pixie/Dimir Bounce were present in the mix. The piece emphasizes Standard’s fluid meta and tees up Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed and RCQs as the next big tests.

via MAGIC PLAY|

#deckbuilding #games #magic-the-gathering

technology4 months ago•1 min saved

Aliro to Launch Smart Lock Standard This Year

Aliro, the new open standard for smart locks that enables NFC-based tap-to-unlock and UWB hands-free unlocking, is set to launch in early 2026, allowing Android and other smart device users to access smart locks seamlessly, similar to Apple's Home Key feature, through collaboration among major tech and lock manufacturers.

via The Verge|

#aliro #nfc #smart-lock

games6 months ago•10 min saved

MTG Implements Major Ban Update Across Multiple Formats

Wizards of the Coast announced significant bans across multiple Magic: The Gathering formats, including banning Vivi Ornitier in Standard to curb deck dominance, along with bans on Proft’s Eidetic Memory, Screaming Nemesis, and others to promote diversity and balance. Additionally, they banned Entomb and Nadu in Legacy, and re-banned High Tide in Pauper due to problematic gameplay. Several pre-bans were also issued in Historic and Brawl, reflecting a focus on maintaining format health. The next bans are scheduled for February 9th, with hopes for a more balanced metagame.

via MTG Rocks|

#ban #games #legacy

games6 months ago•5 min saved

Magic: The Gathering Implements Major Ban Updates Across Multiple Formats

Wizards of the Coast banned Vivi Ornitier and Proft’s Eidetic Memory in Standard to address their dominance, along with banning Screaming Nemesis to balance Mono-Red Aggro, and made additional bans across Pioneer, Legacy, and Pauper formats to maintain game health and diversity.

via Star City Games|

#ban #games #magic-the-gathering

news6 months ago•28 min saved

MTG Bans and Restrictions Update: Major Changes to Standard Decks

The article details the November 10, 2025, banned and restricted list updates across various Magic: The Gathering formats, including bans in Standard (Vivi Ornitier, Screaming Nemesis, Proft's Eidetic Memory), Pioneer (Heartfire Hero), Legacy (Entomb, Nadu, Winged Wisdom), and Brawl (multiple cards), with explanations from Wizards' design team on the reasons behind these changes aimed at maintaining game balance and diversity. No changes were made in Modern, Vintage, Pauper, Alchemy, Historic, or Timeless formats.

via Magic: The Gathering|

#banned-and-restricted #format-changes #legacy

games10 months ago•4 min saved

Edge of Eternities Leaks Reveal Powerful Angels and Sci-Fi Cards

The article discusses leaked cards from the Edge of Eternities set, highlighting three notable ones: Lightstall Inquisitor, a rare one-mana Angel with disruptive abilities; Hardlight Containment, an aura that counters artifacts but with limited deck options; and Pinnacle Emissary, a flying artifact creature promising in artifact-focused Commander decks. These leaks showcase efficient and potentially impactful cards across various formats, though their authenticity is not confirmed.

via MTG Rocks|

#edge-of-eternities #games #leaks

games11 months ago•4 min saved

Wizards of the Coast Enforces Major Ban in Magic: The Gathering Standard Format

Recent bans in Magic: The Gathering's Standard format aimed to curb problematic strategies, but new threats like Tinybones Joins Up and persistent decks like Orzhov Pixie and Dimir Midrange are emerging as dominant forces, indicating the bans may not fully resolve the meta's issues and could lead to ongoing shifts in deck strategies.

via MTG Rocks|

#ban #dimir-midrange #games

games11 months ago•7 min saved

Upcoming MTG Card Bans Scheduled for Monday

A major Magic: The Gathering ban announcement is expected to target cards like Cori-Steel Cutter and Monstrous Rage in Standard and Pioneer, with potential restrictions on Lurrus and Stock Up in Vintage, while other formats like Legacy and Pauper are unlikely to see changes.

via MTG Rocks|

#ban-announcement #format-changes #games