Tarkir: Dragonstorm Standard Deck Update – Mardu Aristocrats

Good day, the newest set Tarkir: Dragonstorm is set to hit the various formats this weekend, and the new card and deck strategies are added in particularly to Standard which I am to discuss another archetype. Today’s deck archetype blog post highlights a previously existing deck build that revolves around recursion and sacrifice effects.

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My Tarkir: Dragonstorm Friday Night Prerelease Experience

Going into the Friday Night prerelease for Tarkir: Dragonstorm, I mostly rode on nostalgia. The original Tarkir block left a strong impression—vibrant clans, wedge colors, and of course, dragons. With the return to the plane, I was hoping Wizards would strike a balance between familiar themes and something new for the players.

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How to Spot Commander Staples in Tarkir: Dragonstorm Before Everyone Else Does

Identifying Commander potential in cards from the Tarkir: Dragonstorm deck starts with one key question: can this card generate value over time? In Commander, cards that scale with the game, impact multiple opponents, or provide repeatable benefits tend to thrive. Look for abilities that trigger on each upkeep, each attack, or when creatures enter or leave the battlefield. These effects compound over the course of a long multiplayer game and often create powerful synergies that Commander decks are built around.

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How to Identify the Best Artifact Cards in a New MTG Set

When a new Magic: The Gathering set drops, evaluating which artifact cards are actually worth your attention can be tricky. Some look flashy but fizzle in real play, while others quietly become format staples. Whether brewing new decks or just trying to stay ahead of the meta, knowing how to spot the best artifacts early can give you a real edge. Here’s how to break down what makes an artifact card stand out from the rest.

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The Resilience of Combo Decks in Standard: Some Key Factors

Combo decks in Magic: The Gathering (MTG) Standard continue to perform well because they exploit efficient synergies between new and existing cards. Each Standard rotation introduces powerful mechanics that enable explosive interactions, often overlooked during initial set evaluations.

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