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The Pioneer metagame isn't changing post-Pro Tour. David E. believes that physics has the answer to why players seem unwilling to innovate or change decks.

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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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David E has been struggling with colorless creature lands in multiple formats but wasn't sure why. He's finally found an answer that suggests Magic is changing.

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Before Streets of New Capenna takes center stage, Paul looks back at some Kamigawa Neon Dynasty cards he wants to be sure to have in his collection.

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What are cycles? What do they teach us about Magic design? Paul looks at various kinds of cycles, how they shape the sets they're in, and their impact on Magic.

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New set, new great expectations. David bursts the bubble by explaining why the latest incoming BROKEN SET isn't necessarily all it seems, channelands included!

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