Pioneer continues to frustrate efforts to understand it. However, David E. may have the answer after examining the apparent best deck of the format.

The post Pioneer Check-In: Why Rakdos Wins first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

The March Modern Metagame Update is ready. Modern is incredibly stable, and that is translating into highly polarized, and not ideal, data. David E. explains.

The post March ’23 Metagame Update: Overwhelming Outliers first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Jordan has figured out why UR Murktide just won't relax its grip on Modern: the deck is hiding in plain sight as an instance of Magic's most broken archetype.

The post Grow Away: Why UR Murktide Is Still Dominating Modern first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Modern's stability continues unabated. However, there are signs that, beneath the surface, change is occurring. David E. has the data to demonstrate the change.

The post August ’22 Metagame Update: Izzet Still Going? first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

It's a new month, and that means a new Modern Metagame update. Modern continues to be in a complicated place as David E. explains.

The post July ’22 Metagame Update: Izzet Over Yet? first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Following up on the data article, David looks to answer how and why Modern has stabilized and what, if anything, is likely to rock the boat.

The post June ’22 Metagame Analysis: Dynamic Stability first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

David's June metagame update for the Modern format indicates... stability? How could this be!? Read on to get the full scoop on Omnath and others.

The post June ’22 Metagame Update: Stability Achieved first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Tony chats with Johnny, a long-time Modern enthusiast. Johnny shares his experiences with Magic and what playing the game means to him.

The post Generational Magic Player Spotlight: Johnny Lin first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

The tales of Grixis Shadow's demise have been greatly exaggerated. Modern's favorite self-flagellating deck is back... and coming for your ledgers!

The post Modern Deck Spotlight: Grixis Shadow first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

David E. unpacks the latest metagame report, suggesting UR Murktide may be on borrowed time and pegging a few older Modern strategies as ripe for speculation.

The post Izzet Too Good?: May ’22 Metagame Analysis first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

David taps his street smarts for the low and dirty on New Capenna, dishing on badly-named mana fixers, DnT heroes, and one-mana artifacts that go infinite.

The post Word on the Street: New Capenna Spoilers first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

David explains the latest Modern metagame update: what do the numbers mean for tournament prep and budgeting? And which card offers players its own market game?

The post Adjusting Downward: March ’22 Metagame Analysis first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

David breaks down the first Modern metagame since the Lurrus ban, revealing some expected churn as the format gets used to UR Murktide's increased shares.

The post The Post-Lurrus World: March ’22 Metagame Update first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

David serves his first tournament report in a bit, describing a crash-and-burn with Burn brought to us by a common Modern occurrence he dubs The Fringe Effect.

The post Crash and Burn: Meta Limits and The Fringe Effect first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Jordan outlines ten types of articles for Magic writers and readers alike, including nostalgia dives and tech exposés, giving a window into his own process.

The post Writers, Unblock! 10 Proven Topics for Quality Magic Articles first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Ding Dong, the Cat is gone—and with it, nagging pressure to conform to companion Modern. David dissects post-ban shakeups and foresees the format's future.

The post Lurrus Is Banned: One Week On first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

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

The post The Cycle Continues: February `22 Metagame Update first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Lightning Bolt has been replaced as Modern's most-played card... by a bullet! Jordan explains why while exploring the applications of Modern's best bullets.

The post Modern Top 5: Bullets first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

David's back with his monthly Modern metagame update. What are the decks to beat? What should you bring to your next event? Read on to find out.

The post Circling Around: December ’21 Modern Metagame Update first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Watching his wife play poker helped Paul unpack problems with his mindset after a disappointing finish at the Store Championships. What did he learn?

The post How Watching My Wife Play Poker Improved My Approach to Magic first appeared on Quiet Speculation.