This week David S. looks at the values of the current Standard sets. Do any have sealed product worth picking up, or is cracking packs a losing proposition?

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This week Sig examines the impact of the new Standard rotation schedule on booster box prices. He is optimistic recent upward price trends may continue.

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Joe aka "Beardy" looks back at 2022, and talks about where Commander and Magic are heading in 2023. Will Magic even be recognizable given the way it's going?

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As the year comes to a close, Adam lists his top 10 Pioneer cards from 2022 and their impact on the metagame. We've certainly gotten some heavy hitters!

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All 2022 Magic sets have officially been released. To celebrate, Adam is looking back at the top 10 cards released in this year that have made waves in Modern.

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Adam takes a step back to go over how he prepares for a tournament, what decisions go into his deck choices, and the ways to tweak a deck for a winning result.

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Before Streets of New Capenna takes center stage, Paul looks back at some Kamigawa Neon Dynasty cards he wants to be sure to have in his collection.

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Last weekend Sig opened 3 rares in the same booster pack. Since when were rares so... common?

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With Lurrus gone, Grixis slipping, and permission everywhere, is it really time to play combo? David thinks so, highlighting a Storm win and reassuring Belcher.

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David's got plenty of data for this year's February metagame update. Spoiler: Hammer and Shadow reign supreme!

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How do prices from Magic's newest set compare and contrast to Champions of Kamigawa back in late 2004? Sig taps into InQuest Magazine to investigate!

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What are cycles? What do they teach us about Magic design? Paul looks at various kinds of cycles, how they shape the sets they're in, and their impact on Magic.

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New set, new great expectations. David bursts the bubble by explaining why the latest incoming BROKEN SET isn't necessarily all it seems, channelands included!

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In Quiet Conversations Episode two, five members of the QS team discuss the Neon Dynasty cards they're most excited about and share their overall impressions.

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Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty has been fully revealed! Adam dives in and discusses which decks received the best new set of cybernetic enhancements.

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Boseiju will rock Modern. But what's its dream home? Jordan's promising new frankendeck recruits an unlikely artifact that may outmode longtime Modern staples.

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