MTG Standard to End 2025: Six Archetypes to Watch with the Avatar: The Last Airbender Set

The upcoming Magic: The Gathering – Avatar: The Last Airbender crossover set, releasing in November 2025, is shaping up to be one of the most exciting Standard shake-ups in recent memory. With new bending mechanics and a host of powerful legendary creatures, this Universes Beyond set blends elemental flavor with mechanical innovation.

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Unlocking Infinite Power: Simic Omniscience in Standard

Standard has seen its fair share of powerful combo decks, but few feel as game-breaking as casting spells for free. Simic Omniscience takes this concept to the extreme, using ramp, draw, and protection to set up one of the most explosive finishers in the format.

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Orzhov Tempo in Standard: Small Creatures, Big Results

The Magic: the Gathering Orzhov Aggro has emerged as one of the most compelling archetypes in the current Standard metagame, and it snagged a strong #2 finish in a recent MTGO League event. Let us discuss further how this deck build can become a good choice in the current Standard full of Vivi and Mono-Red decks.

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Fast, Silent, Deadly: The Precision of Dimir Tempo in Today’s Standard Meta

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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MTG Standard Artifact Affinity’s Unexpected Evolution with Edge of Eternities

The Magic: the Gathering Standard Artifact Affinity strategy gets a powerful new twist with the release of the Edge of Eternities set. Traditionally focused on swarming the board with low-cost artifacts and overwhelming the opponent early, this build now leans into a more resilient game plan.

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