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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Modern's top creatures have outgrown removal. Stern Scolding could change format interaction forever. See how the counterspell lines up against the competition.

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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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Arena Cube is back, so you know Adam's gonna do it to 'em. It's time to draw some cards, sling some spells, and burn them out on this week's Adam Plays Magic!

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David E. shares the playtesting method that took him all the way to day two of his first Pro Tour. How can you incorporate his method into your own testing?

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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.

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This week Rob looks at the highly anticipated Double Masters set and breaks down how the ten archetypes will likely play out in the format.

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Looking to get someone new into Magic? Tony shares some more of his experiences bringing new players into the game. What lessons can you use to help others?

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In this long-awaited sequel, Jordan releases his Counter-Cat list, exploring its draw and removal suites while demystifying the manabase and sideboard.

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Sig shares some cards he has come across over the years that are signed by someone other than the original artist. How do they affect the value of the cards?

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Joe aka "Beardy" reviews the spoiled cards from Baldur's Gate and is excited about the many new possibilities the set creates!

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Today Francesco looks at the philosophy of the color red. Red has the least real-world quotations of the five colors. So what do they tell us about the color?

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David E. explores a curious trend among Modern's top decks: they're ALL Affinity! Here's how to beat their strategy of blitzing G1 and powering through hate.

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This week, Andrew dives into state-based actions (SBAs). What are SBAs, and what do they do in the game? How many of them are there? Andrew shares the details.

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What's old is new again! Adam dives into what makes the Grinding Breach combo so potent in Modern right now, plus a top 8 finish! Is this Splinter Twin in 2022?

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Andrew digs up "The Combat Heard 'Round the World" to make a case for closely reading tournament policy and understanding the inner workings of shortcuts.

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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.

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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.

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There was a lot going on in the multiverse this week. Today Paul takes time to cover some of the Magic news you might have missed.

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

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