This week LessAlex shares with us the power of an emerging deck in Pioneer: Azorius Lotus Control! What does this deck have to offer over traditional Control?

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QS is proud to welcome LessAlex, AKA Alex Blackard as part of the team! Today Alex shares his love for Control decks, and a new card for Control in Explorer.

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Proactive decks are tougher to play and design than they look. David E. measures their proactivity and explores how pilots can fatally swerve out of lane.

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Many control players play slowly because they believe that control has to. David E. is here to tell them they're wrong. Control can and should play faster!

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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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Adam picks up his third RCQ Top 8, this time with 4c Omnath. He goes over which dials need adjusting, and his plans for future iterations on the archetype.

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Did you know that "no" is my favorite word? My second favorite is "Yorion." This week on Adam Plays Magic, we're countering spells and crushing dreams.

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Have you looked at the Zendikar Rising Expeditions lately? Joe did, and he thinks that there's a great opportunity to speculate on some real estate.

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UndyingMTG makes his QS debut, offering an overview of the Myth Realized, and shedding light on his process of singles speculation.

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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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The QS Cast is back, all new and improved! Join Chris Martin, Sam Lowe, and Chris O'Berry as they dive into Eldraine spoilers, Brawl decks, and more!

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In general, the past few weeks have been fairly dull for Magic finance. But that's about to change. This week Sig shares three catalysts he thinks will shake up the market and create opportunities to make some money.

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Chris continues his series on soon-to-rotate sets, this time with Dominaria. Sit back as he takes us on a nostalgia trip to Magic's premier plane and outlines his picks for Commander.

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Join Sam on his deep dive to get the best bang for your buck on the tournament floor! A few simple tips make grinding much easier on your wallet.

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It's been a while since Sig studied pricing trends on new sets. But a few recent observations have caught his attention. This week Sig shares these trends as he learns about the new normal that is Standard MTG finance.

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Ice Age isn't exactly known for its endless value. Just because there are no $100 cards in the set doesn't mean its terrible to pick through. This week Sig shares his appreciation for Ice Age and highlights why its bulk may be worth more than it seems.

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With Mythic Championship II in the books, Chris takes a look at the decks that benefited from the London Mulligan, and their key cards he's considering as specs.

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The Mythic Invitational this weekend will be the first debut of official War of the Spark spoilers! Be sure to check back with Quiet Speculation as the info rolls in.

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Chris is back today to break down the Challenger Decks and how they will impact card prices, especially surrounding rotation.

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With the release of Modern Horizons looming, Wizards announced no changes to the Banned & Restricted list. Christopher looks at the cards that stand to gain right now.

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