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Aneurin discovers a great variant of Orzhov Blink in Historic that mixes more traditional combos with a Greasefang, Okiba Boss package. The article includes a lot of subtle tips on how to play the deck, and a bonus list with Diviner of Fates
Aneurin revives the Izzet Wizards archetype in Historic with the newly released Asymmetry Sage and finds that it's still quite competitive. The article includes bonus deckllists for Mono-Red, Gruul and Temur Wizards
Is the new dilemma mechanic as cool as it looked? Can we build a real Standard deck around it? Let's find out!
Joe Dyer dives into the current state of Pauper in November 2026!
From testing houses to transatlantic flights, World Championship 32 competitors share how they find success amid the whirlwind of the Pro Tour.
Joe Dyer dives into North America Eternal Weekend for Vintage!
The biggest Standard event of the year is approaching, and Jace is sitting at the center of it. Frank examines the current state of the format and what might change with a fresh set release on the horizon.
The MTG Hero covers one of the all time classic Pioneer decks, Mono Green Devotion! Does this deck still stack up in the current meta?
Joe Dyer covers North America Eternal Weekend for Legacy!
Here are the sets Magic: The Gathering fans can look forward to in 2026!
Tricky combos and fiery decks might dominate the metagame, but when Magic's greats reflect on this season's most impactful matches, it's the people that make the games truly memorable.
What cards do Magic's top players adore, and what keeps them shuffling them up for just one more game? Frank examines the most beloved, feared, and downright charming cards from over three years of sets.
Can Oko continue its run from the losers bracket to the top 16, or will Atarka Red be too aggro for its food synergies to handle? Let's find out!
Dan Ayoub will take the helm as President at Wizards of the Coast as they get ready to release Star Trek, the last Magic Set of 2026.
A champion will rise. The Hall of Fame will welcome three new members. Magic's biggest competitive event of the year, World Championship 32, is headed to Atlanta on November 13–15, 2026!
Remember Savannah Lions and flooding the board with cheap little threats in White? Well, Standard has got you covered if youre a fan of this classic archetype!
Joe Dyer takes a look at the Metalcraft aggro deck floating around.
This is the final entry of a three-part series highlighting an elite Magic trait possessed by each of our three Magic Pro Tour Hall of Fame inductees—now with the spotlight on Ken Yukuhiro.
Joe Dyer looks at Vintage from a high level going into Eternal Weekend North America!
Frank breaks down the evolving Modern metagame and highlights the standout strategies that rose to the top at recent Regional Championships.
Joe Dyer covers two BCDL events right before Eternal Weekend!
See all the winners and their decklists from the final SCG CON of 2026!
This week, Sphinx's Revelation (and Think Twice!) return to take on the mana-doubling power of Wilderness Reclamation, with a slot in the top 16 on the line!
RC champion adds Spotlight Series win to his resume
Alexander von Stange sacrificed his way to victory with Jund Sacrifice at Magic Spotlight: Fracture, the biggest event yet to break out all the new Standard tech.
Magic Spotlight: Fracture – Hartford 2026 Final Standings
The MTG Hero updates his guide on sideboarding! Learn what separates good from great! Sideboarding is probably what you are missing!
Joe Dyer talks about Giant's Boulder decks in Pauper.
Reality Fracture is shaking up Modern! Is Dark Matter Manipulator actually good enough to make a new Modern deck? Let's find out.
The second piece in a three-part series highlighting an elite Magic trait possessed by each of our three Magic Pro Tour Hall of Fame inductees, this time covering Javier Dominguez.
Joe Dyer talks about Jace in Vintage.
There aren't any tron lands but the new Emrakul can turn your lands into Sol Lands!
Frank takes a closer look the decks that embody each Hall of Fame inductee of 2026 and how you can apply the underlying ideas to your own deck building.
Joe Dyer talks about Tron.
Boldly go and battle in the Limited Spotlight Series event in January
Compete for cash prizes, out-of-this-world promo cards, and invitations to the Pro Tour at Magic Spotlight: Star Trek in Lille and Minneapolis later this year!
Check out all the events happening at SCG CON Hartford
This week, the oldest deck in the tournament—1994's Black Lotus Control—takes on Primeval Titan and Wolf Run Ramp from 2011!
The MTG Hero shares his Mono Red list for the Reality Fracture meta. Will it burn down the comitition just just burn out! Either way, it is fire!
Garruk has been a forgotten planeswalker, but in Reality Fracture we got not just one but two new Garruks! Are they any good? Let's find out!
The first of a three-part series highlighting an elite Magic trait possessed by each of our three Magic Pro Tour Hall of Fame inductees, starting with Jean-Emmanuel Depraz.
Joe Dyer covers no BnR changes before Eternal Weekend!
Frank gauges the Modern developments as of the latest round of Regional Championships, highlighting top strategies and new inclusions from Reality Fracture.
Is it possible to make Arclight Phoenix *and* Darklight Phoenix work in the same deck? Let's find out!
Crim blows up some lands with Big Red!
Four Pack it Up winners return to compete to see who will earn a spot in the Black Lotus showdown
See who took down the biggest TCG events at SCG CON Los Angeles
Can Madness's tricky discard synergies overcome the raw card advantage Domain has to offer? Let's find out!
Green takes home the trophy, marking a second RC win in as many weeks for Azorius Control
Central America Magic Series Regional Championship: Mexico City October 2026 Final Standings
Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Ghent October 2026 Final Standings
Alexander Rosdahl rises to the top in Ghent, Belgium, chasing the dream of victory, cash prizes, and coveted invites to the highest levels of upcoming Magic competition.
A revitalized Modern format, prizes, and Pro Tour invites on the line—see how the Canadian Regional Championship played out earlier this month.
Joe Dyer takes a look at Pauper in the beginning of October 2026 and the second week of the Zeta set.
How good is our new Eldrazi Emrakul, the Exigent Doom? Let's find out!
The MTG Hero breaks down another one of his favorite off meta decks! Does it have what it takes to survive the current meta?
Kaya Gregg dropped just three games and one match with Azorius Control to win the Regional Championship for Canada and earn a Pro Tour invite.
Joe Dyer dives into the Vintage metagame at the beginning of October 2026!
Frank highlights the most-played new cards from Reality Fracture and explores the tournament decks they've already come to call home.
Joe Dyer dives into Legacy at the beginning of October 2026.
Check out the promos available at upcoming Magic events
What if Tarmogoyf's new home is aggro shell instead of a Midrange deck?
This week on Best Standard Deck Ever, it's a tempo battle with Faeries from 2008 up against Mono-Blue Devotion from 2013!
Continue your competitive Magic journey and earn exciting promos at Regional Championship Qualifiers and Regional Championships through 2027!
This guide will contain everything you need to know about the Midweek Magic: Historic Pauper event, including rewards.
Check out all the events happening at SCG CON Los Angeles
Tarmogoyf is back! SaffronOlive's going to try to make 2015 era Modern Jund work in 2026 Standard, and he knows just who to call to help...
F2F Tour Championship: Ottawa October 2026 Final Standings
A revitalized Modern format, prizes, and Pro Tour invites on the line—see how the Canadian Regional Championship played out earlier this month.
Tatsuaki Yajima's Domain Zoo toppled undefeated Kazuaki Kurokawa to win the Champions Cup Final in Yokohama.
United States Regional Championships: Los Angeles October 2026 Final Standings
Champions Cup Final: Yokohama October 2026 Final Standings
Aneurin builds competitive Historic decks with the recently released Darklight Phoenix from Reality Fracture (FRA): a Rakdos 8 Phoenixes build, a Golgari Self-Mill build, and a Mono-Black Sacrifice/Ramp build.
Remember Spell Queller and some of the annoying UW Fliers Support from M21? They perfectly blend together with the Momo Fliers gameplan! Lets see if we can annoy, salt, and tempo our opponents into the sun.
Joe Dyer dives into Reality Fracture for Pauper!
Hexhaven Invigorator is one of the most unique cards from Reality Fracture. What crazy things can it do, backed by a bunch of fight spells? Let's find out!
The MTG Hero shares a fun build of a off-meta favorite while the Reality Fracture meta forms!
Yuchen Liu made history at the MTG China Open, becoming the first player to win back-to-back Regional Championships—and he's not done yet.
Joe Dyer dives into Reality Fracture in Vintage!
Frank breaks down ten exciting cards from Reality Fracture that are most likely to make an impact across competitive play.
Joe Dyer dives into Reality Fracture for Legacy!
Standard, but literally every non-land card (and even some lands!) is Jace...
In this guide, we go over the 10 archetypes in Reality Fracture (FRA) Limited, including example decks (archetype skeletons) for you to refer to.
See when and where SCG CON is headed in 2027! The post First Half Of SCG CON 2027 Schedule Announced appeared first on Star City Games .
This week we have a combo battle with Academy from 1998 taking on Dragonstorm from 2006!