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.
Category: Magic: The Gathering
Arclight Phoenix Redux Deck Tech (Part 1)
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.
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty: 6 First Impressions (Part 2 of 2)
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.
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty: 6 First Impressions (Part 1 of 2)
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.
The Hideous Solution To The Alrund Ban
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.
Innistrad: Crimson Vow: 5 First Impressions (Part 2 of 2)
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.
Innistrad: Crimson Vow: 5 First Impressions (Part 1 of 2)
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.
Innistrad: Midnight Hunt: 5 First Impressions (Part 2 of 2)
People who read my Magic articles might notice a trend where I claim a new set’s not going to make much of an impact until a rotation happens or until a certain strategy dies.
Innistrad: Midnight Hunt: 5 First Impressions (Part 1 of 2)
It seems like Innistrad came so fast, right? Just when I was getting used to some of the more interesting and playable DND cards, we have another set drop. But, regardless of the pace, this set is proving to be awesome.
It Came From The Archives! “The Problem With The Mystical Archive Cards”
Introducing the Mystical Archive cards to Historic has led to a lot of new decks, new strategies, and even some revivals of old options like Arclight Phoenix. I think no one would argue against them being a cool idea.
MTGA Bof1 Deck Tech: Historic Goblin Aggro
With the DND set giving us new pieces, I figured it was time to revisit my favorite tribe in Magic: the humble goblin. A while back, the goblin deck proved itself a demon of Historic. It’s fallen from memory slightly, and even the people who expect it aren’t prepared to face a different version.
Adventures In The Forgotten Realms: 7 First Impressions (Part 2)
And that’s my take on Adventures in The Forgotten Realms. I think it’s cool how much work went into making sure the feel of D&D went into the cards.
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