Modern's metagame has fallen back on old favorites. With Modern Horizons 3 coming soon, players are holding their breath for the new shakeup. The data is clear.

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Violent Outburst is banned, and the Modern metagame is adjusting. However, from the data it's clear that players have little idea which direction it's heading.

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Modern has finally achieved critical mass... of legends! Mox Amber holds together a five-color pile that can grind out anything with its top-down engine-focus.

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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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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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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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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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The October Modern Metagame Update has arrived, and the results are simultaneously surprising and expected. Yorion's ban had some unanticipated consequences.

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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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Modern's metagame is shifting. Some of it is predictable, but some unforeseen developments are nonetheless returning Modern to a state of heavy flux.

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Though Tier 1 remains stable, the September Metagame Update reflects a shaking of the lower tiers as Modern adapts to Leyline Binding. David E. shares the data.

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David breaks down the cards to watch in DMU and how their arrival plays into the shifting metagame. Plus: is this the end for Izzet Murktide?

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Joe aka "Beardy" takes a look at Dominaria United and reviews cards that will see Commander play. Will any new cards stand out? Let's find out!

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After four long months, the release of Dominaria United is upon us! Adam goes over his top picks for constructed standouts from this powerhouse of a set.

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