Alright, planeswalkers and deck-slingers, let’s talk about the unsung hero that just showed up at the Pro Tour Final Fantasy: the Selesnya Gearhulk deck. While everyone was brewing up the latest Izzet Prowess or perfecting their Domain Overlords, a few brave souls brought the green-white machine to the big stage.
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Sagas have always been a unique part of Magic design—cards that tell a story over several turns while shaping the battlefield one chapter at a time. The latest batch brings new twists to the formula, offering delayed but powerful effects that unfold with purpose.
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The release of Tarkir: Dragonstorm set has assured us that Dragons are really back in the Standard format metagame. The Dragons deck in Standard is built around powerful flying creatures that hit hard and take over games once they hit the board. It typically uses early ramp or support spells to accelerate its mana, letting it play high-cost threats ahead of schedule. Other versions use board control and counterspells, which I will share a deck tech for in a bit.
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Tear Asunder is a highly useful main deck card in the current MTG Standard metagame because it offers flexible, efficient removal in a format filled with problematic noncreature permanents. Right now, many top-tier decks lean on enchantments like Up the Beanstalk, Leyline Binding, or artifacts like Cori-Steel Cutter and Urabrask’s Forge. Having a main-deck answer to these without relying on narrow sideboard tech is a huge advantage.
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The tribal creature deck archetype has always been a compelling strategy in Magic: The Gathering (MTG) due to its synergy-driven gameplay and thematic cohesion. In the current Standard format, tribal decks remain a viable option, with their potential depending heavily on the available card pool and the strength of tribal-specific support cards.
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Building a strong sideboard is essential for success in the Standard format of Magic: The Gathering, as it allows players to adapt to specific matchups and counter the strategies of their opponents. A well-crafted sideboard contains versatile and efficient cards that address the format’s most prominent threats and archetypes, ensuring your deck remains competitive across a variety of situations.
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