Welcome to the second edition of Beginner’s Guide, the article series where we help Standard players make the transition to Modern. Two weeks ago I talked about the importance of choosing and then mastering your deck. This week we discuss sideboarding, easily the hardest and most essential part of Modern. In my experience, players moving […]

Modern is often referred to as a “wide open” format, where deck choice is based more on preference than the “correct metagame choice.” This mentality can at times lead to poor decisions based around pet cards, favorite strategies, or simply stubbornness. It can overwhelm any player looking to prepare for tournaments without a preset idea of […]

Moving into the Modern off-season, Sheridan explores the Taking Turns deck as a hot strategic and financial investment.

Mike was yet another witness to the craziness of GP Charlotte. He shares his experience and considers the financial aspects of the tournament.

Delver of Secrets catches a lot of flak in Modern. I’m no stranger to being teased for my deck choice, so when I was preparing for the Indianapolis Open the stigma of potentially scrubbing out with a fringe deck didn’t bother me too much. Throughout the various eras of Modern, it’s hard to say which of […]

Grand Prix Weekend is in the books. Sheridan picks through top lists for neat Modern technology and promising specs in the aftermath.

By now everyone knows Nahiri, the Harbinger is the real deal in Modern. Mike identifies three traits that exemplify a Modern breakout card, and suggests several pick-ups.

Nahiri, the Harbinger has been making waves across several archetypes in Modern. Sheridan is here to explain why the hype is totally justified.

Ryan has been investing a lot of time into Modern Dredge and has learned a lot about the archetype. Find out where he thinks you should invest your dollars!

Today Mike reviews the basic principles of Modern finance, before covering some of the new decks that have popped up of late and suggesting pick-ups.

These days I’m somewhat schizophrenic in my long-distance tournament planning. Usually I make the entirely adult decision to stay home from any GPs or Star City Games Opens requiring a day’s drive or flight. Some quantity of these good decisions are inevitably reneged on when a friend convinces me through last-minute pleading and/or reminders of […]

Despite big price tags and bigger expectations, Thopter Foundry is floundering in Modern. Sheridan explores why the highly-hyped strategy has fallen through.

The Standard format is in flux, and card prices are bound to shift as the metagame settles. Adam shares his recommendations for best buys this week!