The MTG Prerelease pass Standard tournament held at the SM City Cyberzone was a clear success, drawing a strong turnout from the Ilonggo Magic community. Players gathered early, decks sleeved and strategies prepared, creating an atmosphere that felt focused and serious from the start. While the event welcomed familiar faces, the mood was unmistakably competitive, with everyone aiming to test their skills and prove their deck choices.
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For the Iloilo City Store Championship, I opted to employ a Magic: the Gathering black-green (Golgari) midrange strategy that struck a balance between aggression and resilience. The list strikes a balance between efficient early creatures and a solid removal package, ensuring I can pressure opponents right away while still addressing their key threats.
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In today’s Magic: the Gathering Standard metagame, few decks can match the raw efficiency and reliability of Mono-Green. With its consistent mana base, powerful threats, and natural resilience to removal, it’s a top contender for players looking to grind through long ladder sessions or weekly tournaments.
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The Dimir Tempo deck in Standard is all about playing cheap, efficient threats backed by disruption to keep opponents off balance. The goal isn’t to overwhelm with raw power but to squeeze every ounce of value out of tempo plays—deploying an early threat like a cheap flyer or evasive creature, then protecting it while disrupting the opponent’s game plan. Unlike full-on control decks, Dimir Tempo doesn’t want the game to drag on forever; instead, it aims to close the door quickly once it gains an early lead.
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Even after the latest Magic: The Gathering Standard rotation and the arrival of new set mechanics, the Omniscience Combo archetype continues to hold its ground in the competitive scene.
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As a competitive Magic: The Gathering player, I’ll be honest—when I first heard about the Final Fantasy crossover, I expected cool flavor and casual appeal. What I didn’t expect was how much the mechanics would shake up Standard deck building.
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