The 23 Best Secrets of Strixhaven Cards for Standard
Standard doesn’t get to enjoy all the extra add-ons from Secrets of Strixhaven, but the main set still has plenty of new gifts for the format.
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Standard in MTG: The Ultimate Format Guide (2026)
Wizards of the Coast does a lot to try and keep Standard interesting, successful or not. They constantly put out new cards to the point where most new cards are designed with Standard in mind. Is it so bad to play with the new cards Wizards...
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Lorwyn Eclipsed Pirates Theme Deck Upgrade Guide
With the release of Lorwyn Eclipsed, a new wave of themed decks has surfaced, with pirates among the featured crews. Is this deck a solid pickup, or just flashy loot? Let’s find out.
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The 31 Best Lorwyn Eclipsed Cards for Standard
Lorwyn Eclipsed releases shortly, and today we discuss the impact of these cards in Standard. The set was designed with Standard balance in mind, and some new archetypes can emerge to the top tier thanks to these cards.
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Avatar’s New Lessons Crushed World Championship 31
World Championship 31 proved we’ve all still got some lessons to learn, with Seth Manfield taking the tournament down using a pile of low-rarity cards from the latest set.
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Unlikely Thunder Junction Uncommon Creates Explosive Infinite Combos
Doc Aurlock was a bit of a miss in Outlaws of Thunder Junction, but it’s now a huge combo enabler in Standard thanks to the addition of airbending.
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Bounce Spells and Board Wipes Expose Risky Nature of Earthbending
Earthbending is powerful, no doubt, but there are a few surefire ways it gets hosed.
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The 25 Best Avatar: The Last Airbender Cards for Standard
Avatar: The Last Airbender just entered Standard, and while not every card is going to make waves, a handful have real potential to shape the format. From explosive ramp engines to efficient role-players and synergy pieces that slot into existing...
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The Standard Ban List: All 11 Cards Banned in Standard
Standard is the most accessible and simplest MTG Constructed format, and the format WotC tests the most. However, they’re also known to push the boundaries of power level on cards from time to time, which sometimes leads to cards being banned in...
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New Dimir Hero Invites Busted Reanimator Combos to Standard
Reanimator is back on the menu in Standard thanks to Superior Spider-Man.
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MTG Staple Lands Crash in Price Thanks to Edge of Eternities
In spite of their increased demand the five Standard-legal shocklands have crashed in price since Edge of Eternities landed.
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Overlooked Stax Piece Rockets to Standard All-Star Status
Vivi’s got new competition in Standard, and it’s a rat that’s been around in the format for almost a year now.
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