The current top-tier Magic: the Gathering Standard format metagame goes with adjustments on the existing deck archetypes and with uses of the best cards from the recent Outlaws in Thunder Junction set. It also goes well that playtesting against these different decks would help in strategizing the gameplay and making the best way possible to win the matchup.
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I am a personal fan of the Rakdos midrange deck archetype with the Magic: the Gathering strategy of disrupting opponents’ hand and board while also establishing powerful creatures. In this current setting of the Lost Caverns of Ixalan Standard, the metagame has developed a new version of the Black Red Rakdos deck that has evolved from the set’s mechanic: Discover.
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Checking on the Magic: the Gathering Esper Raffine gameplay & the deck’s performance in the Lost Caverns of Ixalan Standard metagame, the archetype proves to be still a top-tier level with the deck adjustment depending on the what other decks are popular in the format. This is evident with the recent tournament results posted online on Magic: the Gathering websites such as MTGTop8.com.
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We have been doing the playtest for the Esper Legends deck in the Magic: the Gathering Arena format with the new set including The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. This is to consistently test the deck build and try some new components.
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The playtest sessions on Magic: the Gathering Arena really help in checking the metagame in Standard, Pioneer, and other formats. The actual deck gameplay testing is very much different than just being familiar with the Top decks built such as Esper Midrange, Grixis, and Mono-Black Midrange. The point is that their unfamiliar cards are being used and you would get caught off-guard in the process. Also witnessing how certain cards interact would help you solve once you face a similar scenario in the future.
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I was able to get permission from my friend and teammate Oliver to use his Magic: the Gathering Arena account. This lets me access the variety of decks that he uses for Standard and Historic as well Continue reading