Standard value has taken a turn for the worst. This week Derek examines why the format is moving the way it is and identifies what he believes is the cause.

Sigmund has two related topics in this week’s article. First he explores the continuation of Standard’s downtrend, then he shifts focus towards Thoughtseize specifically, where he makes makes some interesting comparisons…

Adam digs into recent tournament results to find some hidden gems that are poised to change the Standard format from its core. Don’t miss this article!

As a drafting enthusiast, Danny Brown has jammed his fair share of MTGO drafts–and learned they don’t have to be at full cost. Today he begins a two-part series discussing his strategy for minimizing draft costs online.

As Modern cements itself more and more as an Eternal format, demand for foils is likely to increase. Corbin Hosler surveys some promising cards with low foil multipliers that are likely to benefit from such a development.

David Schumann breaks down the Modern metagame by the numbers to see which lands are seeing the most play. If you want to know which fetches or shocks are the best targets among their brethren, this is a great place to start.

Commander 2013 experienced a radically different financial trajectory than its predecessor. Jason Alt analyzes the differences to determine which one is a better model for the coming Commander release this year.

When is is right to take a “loss” in a trade? And what does that even mean? This week Derek examines the importance of paying attention to goals and reminds us that the price of a card is not the be-all end-all when sitting across from someone at the trade table.

The easy money from Standard rotation may already be made. Many hot cards have been on a downward trajectory over the past week. This week Sigmund shares his theories around this drop and recommends a course of action to ensure you lock in your profits.

If you’re getting into Standard, you can’t just expect to flip the deck later to recuperate your entry price. Danny Brown breaks down the cost and expected buylist price for the major Standard decks.

This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kyle Lopez of Aether Games. A year ago, Aether Games didn’t exist; today, it’s a powerhouse of an online card shop.

More than metagames and format popularity, the success of Magic as a brand is ultimately the principle determinant of card prices. Corbin Hosler dissects Hasbro’s annual earnings report to see where we stand this year.