The arrival of Marvel Super Heroes in the Standard format officially kicked off at Reis Place last Saturday, where 12 players battled in the first Standard Showdown featuring the newest legal set. While many expected the metagame to be wide open with players testing fresh brews, the tournament quickly established an early frontrunner.
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One of the most rewarding parts of building a budget Magic: The Gathering deck is discovering underrated cards that perform far better than their price suggests. While it’s tempting to focus on expensive staples, many overlooked commons, uncommons, and bulk rares can fill similar roles when paired with the right strategy.
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The Marvel-themed The Frightful Four may look simple at first glance, but Commander players know that repeatable damage effects can quickly become game-changing in multiplayer formats.
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With +1/+1 counter strategies continuing to receive support in Standard, the new Magic: the Gathering card Mister Hyde, Monster Within stands out as an efficient value engine that can steadily grow while providing card advantage.
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For years, Magic: the Gathering players have debated whether the game is experiencing severe power creep. Every new set seems to introduce creatures that draw cards, generate value, and impact the board immediately, leading many veterans to compare them unfavorably to older cards.
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One of the most important skills a Magic: The Gathering player can develop is understanding the metagame. The metagame, often shortened to “meta,” refers to the collection of decks and strategies that are currently popular in a format.
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