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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With Pro Tour Phyrexia in the books, David E. starts to wonder if he got Pioneer all wrong. Have Magic's best managed to crack the format's secret identity?

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There's a new Collected Company in town and it's bringing all the angels to the yard! Kayla's Reconstruction is the real deal and already a tournament staple!

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Defining Pioneer has eluded David E. for most of the year, but applying the manabase lens reveals the format's true identity... and that of the others.

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The data from the first round of Regional Qualifiers is out. David E. looks into the results, analyzing whether the data reflects Pioneer's metagame and health.

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It seems likely that The Brothers' War will endanger Karn, the Great Creator in Pioneer. However, whether Karn is too good in Modern is far more complicated.

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Continuing the celebration of Magic's 30th Anniversary, Tony wraps up his 30 favorite cards from 30 years, including a cycling creature and an infamous land.

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In the spirit of Magic's 30th Anniversary and nostalgia, Tony is sharing 30 of his favorite cards from each of his past 30 years of playing the game.

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Explorer Anthology II drops later this year! Here are Adam's top 10 picks for the product and how he predicts they'll shake up the metagame.

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The next RCQ season has arrived. David E's first tournament didn't go well, but there are still lessons to be learned about Pioneer and how to be a Spike.

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This week, Tony shares how Magic has shaped his life and yielded appreciation for the world around him. How many of these four points can you relate to?

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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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All eyes are on Pioneer, but they can't stop staring at Mono-Green's off-color Planeswalkers! Adam explains why they're here and what they bring to the table.

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This past weekend David E. put his tips on tournament prep into practice. How did he do at his local RCQ? What lessons will he take to his next event?

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The Regional Championship Qualifiers are now in full swing. David E. has some less mainstream advice on how to prepare for them this week.

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Pioneer is set to pop off when paper Magic returns, and this week Joe takes a look at five Pioneer all-stars to speculate on.

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The Pioneer metagame is on the move, and Adam has a report on what new cards have emerged and are on the rise.

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Part III is here! Kyle goes beyond the basics and explores a few more "advanced" applications of renting, strategies useful to both investors and players alike.

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A few weeks ago, unofficial spoilers for Theros Beyond Death leaked, and appear to be incredibly convincing. David breaks down the early leaks for Theros Beyond Death, and shares his picks for the future Theros Standard.

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Sam is battling every day to get up-to-date Pioneer info, with one goal in mind: The Invitational Trophy!

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