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HomeAuthor page: Matthew Macinante

Author page: Matthew Macinante

Collecting
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Ranking the 77 Best Mana Rocks for Commander

Ranking the 77 Best Mana Rocks for Commander

Matthew Macinante August 6, 2020 Collecting, Commander, Deckbuilding, MTG Cards

I love ramping. It’s my second favorite thing to do in Magic, with the first being drawing cards. Across the formats, ramping comes in all shapes and sizes. We’re going to look at Standard, Pioneer, Modern, and, of course, Commander and talk...

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Competitive MTG
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Everything We Know About The MTG Arena BO1 Hand Smoothing Algorithm

Everything We Know About The MTG Arena BO1 Hand Smoothing Algorithm

Matthew Macinante July 31, 2020 Competitive MTG, MTG Arena

MTG is growing. From a digital perspective we know for sure, and signs point to this translating into tabletop magic as well, with Arena becoming the primary introductory channel for a new Magic player’s journey. What new players may have...

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Competitive MTG
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A Mythical Deck: 4-Rare Budget Cycling in Standard

A Mythical Deck: 4-Rare Budget Cycling in Standard

Matthew Macinante June 26, 2020 Competitive MTG, MTG Decks, Standard

Let me introduce you to Ikoria’s 4-rare budget deck that can get you to Mythic. Don’t be shy, it doesn’t bite… mostly.

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MTG Cards
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Companion in MTG: Where Does it Stand Now?

Companion in MTG: Where Does it Stand Now?

Matthew Macinante June 25, 2020 MTG Cards, MTG Products

With Ikoria we saw the introduction of the companion mechanic. These creatures (specifically, the companion ability) requires you to follow additional deck building rules which restrict how your deck is built. The benefit? Having access to a...

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Standard
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Fires of Invention Deck Guide: Jeskai, Keruga, and Beyond

Fires of Invention Deck Guide: Jeskai, Keruga, and Beyond

Matthew Macinante May 8, 2020 Standard, Strategy

Throne of Eldraine’s Fires of Invention has been a mainstay in Standard competitive Arena and a staple of any FNM event at your LGS since its printing. The archetype is built around its namesake card generating crazy amounts of value by creating...

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MTG Arena
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MTG Arena Standard Metagame

MTG Arena Standard Metagame

Matthew Macinante March 23, 2020 MTG Arena, Standard, Strategy

Now that the dust has settled with Theros: Beyond Death and with the conclusion of Worlds—or “MWC XXVVI:MMXX”—it’s time for us to review the Standard meta and start climbing.

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