Master of Waves was once a highly sought-after staple in competitive play, particularly during its peak in Standard. As a centerpiece of Mono-Blue Devotion strategies, it generated overwhelming board presence and punished removal-heavy decks. Its synergy with blue permanents and protection from red made it both resilient and explosive, which naturally drove demand—and price—upward.
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Every time a new Magic: The Gathering set drops, I see it less as a reset button and more as an upgrade window. Standard is a living, breathing format, and if you want to stay competitive, you can’t treat your 75 as a finished product. Continuous improvement is part of the process. For me, each new release is an opportunity to re-evaluate my deck’s core plan and identify which new components can sharpen, streamline, or even redefine its win conditions.
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The Magic: the Gathering TMNT Commander card previews are kicking off with exciting new legends, flavorful mechanics, and multiplayer-ready designs that promise to shake up pods everywhere. One in particular that is to feature in today’s blog post is the card Mole Module.
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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals enters Standard as a highly aggressive build-around that rewards proactive combat sequencing and board development. In formats where curving out and applying early pressure are key, a card that naturally pushes combat damage can immediately slot into Magic: the Gathering Boros or Mardu shells & deck build looking to close games quickly.
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The Magic: The Gathering Standard Simic Nature’s Rhythm Ouroboroid list is already doing a lot of powerful things. You’ve got Llanowar Elves to jump ahead on mana, cheap creatures like Badgermole Cub to get on board early, and value engines like Gene Pollinator and Quantum Riddler to keep the cards flowing. Then there’s Ouroboroid, which quietly turns every creature into a scaling threat thanks to the +1/+1 counter synergy. The deck snowballs well, and when it works, it feels like everything just keeps getting bigger every turn until the opponent can’t keep up.
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There’s a part of me that never really left the judge table. Even after stepping back, I still find myself analyzing board states, clarifying missed triggers in my head, and appreciating clean tournament logistics. The idea of returning as a Level 1 Judge in Magic: the Gathering isn’t just nostalgia. It feels like unfinished business. If I were to step back into judging, it would be for three clear reasons.
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