In September, Modern's metagame developed along the same lines as it did in August. This is not a good thing, and it is getting much worse. David has the data.

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David E. used the MTGO All-Access Pass to extensively test Pioneer, finding closure on Rakdos, disappointment with Greasefang, and renewed faith in Spirits.

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This week David S. provides some ideas on how Wizards of the Coast can save the Standard format.

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Standard bannings are exciting for two reasons: an improved gameplay experience and a shakeup of the Standard market. Sig examines the latter this week.

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Today Wizards announced bans in Standard and a change to their approach to bannings and restrictions. What was banned, and what's changing going forward?

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

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An article from another site on the rising cost of Magic has David S. questioning "Is Magic really getting more expensive?" Join him as he runs the numbers.

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While the data is clear, the reasons behind Modern's metagame trends remains elusive. David E. has a finger on the deck driving the changes, and how to respond.

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Griselbrand? More like Atraxa-at-home. We've got a new big bad reanimator threat and she's turning every format on its head. First stop, Explorer!

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This week on Adam Plays Magic, we're going BIG with some ancient robots. It's time to turn these colossal constructs loose on unwitting opponents.

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Adam's back with a Modern tournament report fresh from SCGCON NJ. Read on to see just how Indomitable his Creativity was this weekend!

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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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It's time to bust out the toolbox with Five-Color Enigmatic Incarnation. No matter what the opponent brings, Adam's got the right tool for the job!

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Yorion, Sky Nomad is BANNED in Modern and so is The Meathook Massacre in Standard. Adam talks about why and predicts the new directions the formats will take.

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The lack of non-green devotion decks in Pioneer has always perplexed David E. His experience with Mono-Black Devotion has finally revealed the answer.

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Adam's back with his top decks in DMU Standard. Black has been a dominating force in week one, but there's plenty of depth and power to go around the color pie!

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Another week, and another top RCQ finish for Adam, this time with Indomitable Creativity Combo! He goes over the deck, how it wins, and how it fits in the meta.

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This week on Adam Plays Magic, we're bringing Velomachus back from the grave and she's coming for your life total! She's fast, strong, and hits like a truck.

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This week on Adam Plays Magic, we're making infinite tokens and taking infinite combats with Jaxis, Combat Celebrant, and company. Let the beatdown commence!

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