The recent Pro Tour Edge of Eternities in Atlanta showcased some of the most innovative strategies in Modern, but few were as eye-catching as the rise of Landless Belcher. Piloted by Michael Debenedetto-Plummer, the deck defied expectations by storming through a field dominated by established archetypes and combo powerhouses.

Built around the infamous Goblin Charbelcher engine and supported by clever interaction tools, the deck delivered both speed and adaptability—two traits often thought incompatible in traditional combo lists. Its strong performance not only turned heads at the Pro Tour but also signaled a potential shift in the Modern metagame.

Check the full decklist here: Belcher Deck for Magic: the Gathering

What made this Pro Tour success notable was the balance between explosive potential and interaction. Whereas many Belcher builds are all-in on the kill, this list includes flexible answers and card advantage engines, enabling it to dodge hate cards and navigate more grindy matchups. The inclusion of Suppression Ray and Whir of Invention gave it tools not just to power its combo, but to respond meaningfully when opponents came under its fire. That extra layer of adaptability likely separated it from more fragile versions of the archetype.

The finish at Pro Tour Edge of Eternities is a strong signal that combo strategies with built-in resilience are regaining viability in Modern. While meta staples like Esper Goryo’s and Boros Energy still loom large, a deck like Landless Belcher showing up in the Top 8 (and performing consistently) will force players to reconsider how much hate is needed, and how much risk they’re willing to take against fast, explosive engines. Expect lists like this to ripple into the post–Pro Tour metagame as players seek to emulate the synergy of raw power and interaction.