Magic: the Gathering Standard Temur Lands Deck Gameplay

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Magic: the Gathering Arena has been our card pool’s go-to platform in terms of playtesting the new builds as well as the innovative lists that the pro players have been testing as well for the Standard format. One of the currently popular decks that I will highlight in today’s blog post is the formulation of the Temur Control Lands deck. The new cards from the Murders at Karlov Manor, Aftermath Analyst, and Worldsoul’s Rage have solidified the deck into its current version found in the daily and special tournaments.

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Magic: the Gathering Pioneer Jund Ripper Variance Deck Build

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We all know (unless you are living under a rock) that the breakout Pioneer deck in the last Magic: the Gathering Pro Tour Murders at Karvol Manor is the Rakdos Vampires. I personally was happy seeing my favorite tribe get recognition in a non-Standard format and given the strong top-tier decks that are also played in that tournament.

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How Playtesting can Improve your Magic the Gathering Skills

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On my usual routine back when I was still into competitive Magic: the Gathering mode or setup, I tried to maximize our time with my card pool mates to schedule our playtesting sessions while also discussing card and deck strategies in between. Each player gave their schedule for the weekdays and we tried to come up with a time slot that was agreeable for all. We knew that playtesting is very important and not only having to discuss the gameplay on FB chat.

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Standard MKM Deck Tech: Naya Quintorius

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When the latest version of the Quintorius in his planeswalker form was released in the Lost Caverns of Ixalan set, I got pretty excited about the deck strategy that will come out of it for the Standard format. With new components going with the deck list, I expected it to be a new deck candidate for the top-tier category.

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The Ten Essential Card Components of a Magic: the Gathering Control Deck

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Magic: the Gathering Control Decks are renowned for their ability to dictate the flow of a game, proving the term “control” to employ a meticulously crafted array of spells to counter, remove, and outlast opponents. In this exploration, we uncover the ten essential components that define the backbone of a formidable control strategy. From potent counterspells to game-changing planeswalkers and life-sustaining elements, each piece plays a vital role in weaving the fabric of control.

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Magic: the Gathering Pauper Deck Tech – Rakdos Goblins Combo

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Today’s Magic: the Gathering blog post features an interesting deck tech under the Pauper or All Commons format. The deck goes initially with a tribal creature approach but goes kaboom later on with the infinite mana combo. A combo deck in Pauper? Yes, definitely.

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