Arclight Phoenix Redux Deck Tech (Part 2)
So, those are the card choices, but before you go off and play, let’s talk about what decks to look out for, and what upgrades might happen down the line with the upcoming set.
By Brandon Scott on Apr 20th, 2022
So, those are the card choices, but before you go off and play, let’s talk about what decks to look out for, and what upgrades might happen down the line with the upcoming set.
By Brandon Scott on Apr 18th, 2022
Longtime readers will know that I’m a big fan of the Arclight Phoenix deck. It’s popular and powerful in Historic on Arena and I use it to grind ranks. Getting lots of practice in has led me to make tons of tweaks and even a few deviations from any list you’ve probably seen.
By Brandon Scott on Apr 6th, 2022
Many people are unhappy with Arena’s economy. I don’t have a formed opinion about it. But I want people to play the decks they like, so here’s some advice to at least help.
By Brandon Scott on Mar 7th, 2022
Aggro decks with fast starts used to be all the rage. Azorius versus RDW is an age-old matchup. But, so far, most meta-aggro decks focus on growing creatures and overwhelming—but slower—board presences.
By Brandon Scott on Mar 2nd, 2022
Neon Dynasty has come and changed the Magic world forever. It’s the first set to have this level of futuristic elements. I still don’t know how I feel about that. But I know my opinion on how the cards are affecting Bof1 Standard. And, as usual, I’ve got six impressions worth talking about.
By Brandon Scott on Feb 16th, 2022
The well-known difference between Yu-Gi-Oh! and other card games is Yu-Gi-Oh! doesn’t use a traditional resource system.
By Brandon Scott on Feb 14th, 2022
As I suspect is true for many people, Yu-Gi-Oh! was a game from their childhood they never learned to play well.
By Brandon Scott on Jan 31st, 2022
Was the Alrund’s Epiphany ban necessary? Yes, absolutely. The combo deck based around it wasn’t fun to play against and was overrepresented. But, for those who enjoyed piloting it, there’s now a void.
By Brandon Scott on Jan 19th, 2022
Frequent readers will be familiar with my love of Magic: The Gathering. But I’ve recently been playing the Pokémon TCG. And, for your entertainment, I’ll dispense some of my initial impressions of the game.
By Brandon Scott on Dec 27th, 2021
Arcane cemented for me we’re living in an era where video game-inspired media is consistently good.
By Brandon Scott on Dec 13th, 2021
I’ve yet to see either deck work properly, but that doesn’t mean someone won’t figure it out or another set won’t give one of them enough cards to work.
By Brandon Scott on Dec 8th, 2021
Magic sets keep coming—a little too fast, if you ask me—but we’ve got a Crimson Vow to explore. So, after my usual grinding of the Bof1 standard ladder to get a feel for the set in a competitive format, here are my thoughts.