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

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?

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.

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.

With Liliana of the Veil and Sheoldred in Standard, is anyone really surprised black is dominating the format? Sig looks at the resultant price trends.

Adam brawls on the Arena ladder with RB Midrange. Rakdos decks have been absolutely dominating the Alchemy ladder lately and this one is no exception!