Author Archives: Mark Ian Alloso

Magic: the Gathering Standard Control Decks to Improve More in Foundations

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As for the current card spoilers from the upcoming Magic: the Gathering Foundations set, I can assumedly conclude that the current control archetypes in the Standard format will be the most beneficial on this set’s release. That is because the reprints of powerful cards that control decks in the past have been used and made into the top-tier category. In this blog post, we will highlight several of these cards with a little detail on how they become the best choice for the control decks.

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Ways to Study the Magic: the Gathering Metagame

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Studying the Magic: the Gathering (MTG) metagame is crucial for improving your deck-building skills and performing well in tournaments. Understanding which decks and strategies dominate a particular format allows you to adapt your playstyle and make informed decisions about your deck choice, sideboard plans, and gameplay strategy, especially while playing in your LGS or major tournaments.

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Join the Fun: Weekly Magic: The Gathering Tournament at Pro Reis Place Iloilo City

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Are you a seasoned Planeswalker looking to hone your skills, or a beginner wanting to dip your toes into the exciting world of Magic: The Gathering? If so, the weekly MTG tournament at Pro Reis place is the perfect event for you! Whether you play to win or just love slinging spells with new friends, this gathering offers the ideal mix of fun, competition, and community.

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Ways to Prepare for a Major MTG Tournament like Worlds Championships

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Preparing for a major Magic: The Gathering (MTG) tournament, such as the World Championships, requires strategic planning, skill refinement, and mental preparation. Most professional MTG players are probably already practicing these tips but here are some effective ways to prepare:

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The Blue and Red Playstyle in Magic: the Gathering

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In Magic: The Gathering (MTG), Blue and Red are two iconic colors that offer unique playstyles with distinct philosophies, strengths, and weaknesses. Each color embodies a different approach to gameplay, making them fundamental to the game’s strategy. I personally think this is one of the most powerful color combinations in the game based on the previously released game styles and top-tier deck archetypes.

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Orzhov Midrange gains a Good Late-Game Value in DSK Standard Metagame

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The current Standard metagame with the new Duskmourn set has become more interesting with the new card strategies introduced. The set impacted several archetypes, and a few other existing deck builds adjusted their components. The one archetype our card pool team has been working on in MTG Arena is the Orzhov Midrange deck.

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