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.

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.

Mike Lanigan examines the tokens strategy in Standard that appeared at the Pro Tour, and offers his take. The centerpiece of the deck, Purphoros, packs a wallop and may be well positioned financially as well.

Ryan has blue on the brain. Find out his thoughts on how best to implement Master of Waves in Theros-Khans Standard!

David Schumann returns to the Stock Watch to see where we stand in the wake of Pro Tour Khans.

When the Pro Tour blows up prices across the board, the window to flip specs can be quite short. Jason Alt explains where to look for cards that present a less finicky situation.

Making the most of your bankroll doesn’t require making the most of every single spec. Small concessions here and there can often lead to higher profit down the road.

This week Derek takes a look at the glacial trends in Magic. Why has Legacy and Vintage risen in popularity these last few years? What lessons can we take from these progressions in order to map out future investments?

Pearl Lake Ancients, Dig Through Times, Mantis Riders, oh my! There has been significant price movement in Standard since last week. This week Sigmund looks at the sustainability of these price jumps. You may be surprised at what he finds.

Pro Tour Khans of Tarkir was this Standard format’s defining moment. Adam makes sense of everything that happened and what it means for the future.

Today Corbin digs through the Pro Tour coverage to see which decks were flying under the radar, and comments on where he sees price hikes from the weekend settling.

Mike Lanigan goes over the results from the Pro Tour, discussing both the Standard metagame as it is shaping up, and the financial implications.

Ryan played a variant of the Jeskai Wins deck at States this weekend. Find out what he believes works and what doesn’t, and which direction he thinks the deck should be heading!