The July 4 Standard Showdown in Iloilo once again showcased the ever-evolving local metagame, with players bringing a healthy mix of established archetypes and innovative brews to battle for weekly supremacy. While several decks attempted to challenge the status quo, one archetype continued to prove why it remains the deck to beat.
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The Simic Unbeatable Squirrel Girl Combo deck in Magic: the Gathering Standard is built around explosive creature synergies, on the core concept of the Simic Rhythm deck, and leaning heavily on green’s mana acceleration and token generation.
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The arrival of Marvel Super Heroes in the Standard format officially kicked off at Reis Place last Saturday, where 12 players battled in the first Standard Showdown featuring the newest legal set. While many expected the metagame to be wide open with players testing fresh brews, the tournament quickly established an early frontrunner.
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The Marvel-themed The Frightful Four may look simple at first glance, but Commander players know that repeatable damage effects can quickly become game-changing in multiplayer formats.
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With +1/+1 counter strategies continuing to receive support in Standard, the new Magic: the Gathering card Mister Hyde, Monster Within stands out as an efficient value engine that can steadily grow while providing card advantage.
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The release of Hawkeye, Master Marksman introduces a unique and versatile two-drop that could find a home in several Standard archetypes in the current metagame. At only two mana for a 2/2 with first strike and reach, Hawkeye already offers a respectable combat profile against both aggressive and evasive threats.
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