The real cost to acquire a deck shifts if you can assume you’ll resell the cards later. Danny Brown applies his analysis of deck costs to Modern, and shows off some of Traders Tools features in the process.
Modern
Khans of Tarkir has made its impact felt in eternal formats, and Modern is no exception. Mike Lanigan surveys the decklists from GP: Madrid to see how Modern is evolving to incorporate the new cards.
Many boogeymen were said to have been introduced into Modern by way of Khans, but do the latest results bear that out? Corbin investigates the newest developments evidenced by the Grand Prix results.
This week Derek prognosticates Magic’s final days.
At first glance, the turnout at GP New Jersey indicates the health of Legacy. But is there more than meets the eye? This week Sigmund examines pricing trends to make his own assessment, which may be gloomier than expected.
Many people believe the banning of Treasure Cruise is inevitable, but it may be legal for some time yet. Danny Brown asks how to combat the menace in Modern, and suggests a few pickups that are well positioned.
Mike Lanigan takes a look at the overall Modern metagame as it has shaken out after the introduction of Treasure Cruise, as well as the price of MMA commons and uncommons.
Adam explains why two red Modern and Legacy sideboard staples were among the biggest financial gainers this past week. Don’t miss him share his pick for the best deck in Standard and his Legacy recommendation for Grand Prix: New Jersey this weekend!
Most Modern staples have reached a seasonal dip and good opportunities are everywhere. Sylvain discusses conventional and unconventional choices to build your Modern portfolio before PT Fate Reforged.
Multiple Insider authors have noticed negative trends on card prices across multiple formats in recent months. This week Sigmund looks closer at these trends and tries to spot some overarching themes, while also providing some safer investment plays for these uncertain times.
While the supposed Ascendancy menace in Modern failed to materialize, the impact of Khans has been nothing short of colossal. Mike Lanigan sifts through the decklists proven capable of competing in a post-Treasure Cruise world.
This year, several rotating rares didn’t bottom out as Sylvain expected. Despite missing the lowest price, he is still taking advantage of good opportunities on rares and a few mythics.
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.
