The DIKW Pyramid of Magic: the Gathering Deck Building

The DIKW Pyramid, which stands for Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom, is a framework that represents the hierarchy of understanding and decision-making. While it is primarily used in the field of information science and knowledge management, it can also be applied to various domains, including MTG (Magic: The Gathering) deck building.

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Budget Ikoria Standard Deck Creation

The coming of Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths has opened new deck possibilities with the new mechanics (Companion, Mutate, Cycling) and cards to work around and explore. The Standard format, in particular, is the front line beneficiary of these deck ideas. That does not mean though that we will go all out with the Rares and Mythics and other expensive cards in the set. Playing in the format on a strict budget is still very viable.

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