I’ve been saying for a few weeks now that, since the printing of Blossoming Defense, Infect is far and away the best deck in the format. The addition of yet another pushed pump effect seemed to me to be a strict upgrade to Apostle’s Blessing, an already powerful card in the archetype. While Infect’s weaknesses […]

Chaz takes a look at the post-banning landscape in Modern using data from Magic-League, before addressing the latest round of Modern spikes.

Pauper staples have commanded super high prices in the past, and with Leagues now live the format is poised for a comeback. Ryan has a list of pickups for your consideration.

Modern continues to present ample opportunities for the speculator. Brian DeMars identifies five Modern cards that aren’t getting the attention they deserve from the secondary market.

Brian DeMars introduces his brainchild Magic variant, the Danger Room. He shares his current list and the philosophy behind it, before looking at Origins for new additions.

Danny Brown goes over the major archetypes that dominated the Pro Tour in D.C., focusing on prices and reprint risk. If you’re looking for a (new) Modern deck to try out, this guide will help you assess the true costs involved.

Adam shares two more Monastery Mentor brews for a post-Treasure Cruise and post-Birthing Pod Modern format!

As we enter the Modern season, the meta has already begun to take shape. He looks at some early indicators of the format and discusses what’s financially relevant.

Ryan runs down the recent evolution of Pauper Rats thanks to Gray Merchant of Asphodel.

Ryan shelves his Young Pyromancer Legacy brew for a week to try out some innovations to his MUC Delver Pauper deck in a Magic Online daily event.

Witness the unveiling of Ryan’s pauper cube list and see if it inspires you to join in the awesomeness.

At the tail end of the current Standard’s run, the format is still evolving. Mike examines some new archetypes on the cutting edge that arose from the World Magic Cup.