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A collection of 76 posts

Kaldheim Angel Tribal
Standard

Kaldheim Angel Tribal

BadMoonMTG is back with an Angels list leaning heavily on the tribal support in Kaldheim. Lifegain, anthems, and an alternate win condition, too.

  • BadMoonMTG
    BadMoonMTG
6 min read
Cardsphere Picks: Kaldheim
Standard

Cardsphere Picks: Kaldheim

Cardsphere invites Lynch and Joseph from I Hate Your Deck and community member PrettyPrincessKitty to join them choosing some picks from Kaldheim.

  • Ted Rodney
    Ted Rodney
6 min read
The Best Red Cards From Kaldheim
Standard

The Best Red Cards From Kaldheim

Veesa provides the red mage's guide to Kaldheim.

  • Emily Carrick
    Emily Carrick
7 min read
A Brewer's Look at Kaldheim
Standard

A Brewer's Look at Kaldheim

Derrick York returns like Kardur to pick cards across the color pie as the starting point for Kaldheim Standard brews.

  • BadMoonMTG
    BadMoonMTG
7 min read
Pre-Kaldheim Standard
Standard

Pre-Kaldheim Standard

BadMoonMTG looks at the current Standard metagame and speculates on changes we'll see introduced with Kaldheim.

  • BadMoonMTG
    BadMoonMTG
5 min read
Expanding My Horizons
Standard

Expanding My Horizons

Emily Carrick broke out of the mono red zone during the Venus and Mercury League tournament, taking away more than her play record.

  • Emily Carrick
    Emily Carrick
6 min read
Venus & Mercury League Season 3: Pixie Kitten's Week 5 Matches
Standard

Venus & Mercury League Season 3: Pixie Kitten's Week 5 Matches

Chronicling the end of Pixie Kitten's run, in very Pixie Kitten style.

  • Pixie Kitten
    Pixie Kitten
10 min read
10/12/2020 - The October Not-So-Surprise
Standard

10/12/2020 - The October Not-So-Surprise

Guillaume Robert examines the new Standard metagame.

  • Guillaume Robert
    Guillaume Robert
8 min read
Venus & Mercury League Season 3: Pixie Kitten's Weeks 3 & 4 Matches
Standard

Venus & Mercury League Season 3: Pixie Kitten's Weeks 3 & 4 Matches

In which our beloved narrator gets Meebo'd and then janked to death.

  • Pixie Kitten
    Pixie Kitten
8 min read
It's an Omnath World
Standard

It's an Omnath World

Is aggro dead? In her first article for Cardsphere, Veesa looks for any sign of life for aggro in the age of Omnath.

  • Emily Carrick
    Emily Carrick
4 min read
The Banlist: An Essential Step to Combat Power Creep
Standard

The Banlist: An Essential Step to Combat Power Creep

Skybilz and Guillaume Robert team up to examine power creep, the banlist, and how R&D and players can make things better.

  • Allison "Skybilz" Waters
    Allison "Skybilz" Waters
  • Guillaume Robert
    Guillaume Robert
12 min read
Venus & Mercury League Season 3: Pixie Kitten's Week 2 Round
Standard

Venus & Mercury League Season 3: Pixie Kitten's Week 2 Round

In which Pixie Kitten Plays week 2 of the VML and encounters Uro a few times. Sounds UGHworthy.

  • Pixie Kitten
    Pixie Kitten
10 min read
The Future of Standard with Zendikar Rising
Standard

The Future of Standard with Zendikar Rising

Doug Switzer returns to speculate on some of the decks we may see in our new Standard.

  • Doug Switzer
    Doug Switzer
4 min read
Traveling to New Heights with Zendikar Rising
Standard

Traveling to New Heights with Zendikar Rising

Doug Switzer shares his initial thoughts on Zendikar's new and returning mechanics, and what they may mean for both Limited and Constructed players.

  • Doug Switzer
    Doug Switzer
5 min read
Pixie Kitten Plays Competitive Magic??!
Arena

Pixie Kitten Plays Competitive Magic??!

Pixie Kitten leaves behind her exclusively casual days and enters the Venus and Mercury League.

  • Pixie Kitten
    Pixie Kitten
2 min read
A Limited and Historic Review of Amonkhet Remastered
Standard

A Limited and Historic Review of Amonkhet Remastered

Doug Switzer offers a quick refresher on Amonkhet Remastered Limited, and discusses which cards he expects to see make waves in the Historic meta.

  • Doug Switzer
    Doug Switzer
7 min read
Bad Moon Rising: Five Hopes for Zendikar Rising
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Bad Moon Rising: Five Hopes for Zendikar Rising

Darin Keener looks forward to another visit to Zendikar, and speculates on what we might find on the Adventure plance. Are you ready?

  • Darin Keener
    Darin Keener
6 min read
Rotation is Coming: Best Wildcard Investments
Standard

Rotation is Coming: Best Wildcard Investments

Skybilz examines the cards on which you should consider spending those wildcards, leadin up to rotation and Zendikar Rising.

  • Allison "Skybilz" Waters
    Allison "Skybilz" Waters
6 min read
Rotation Comes Early
Standard

Rotation Comes Early

Elizabeth Rice takes a look at which Standard and Historic decks may rise to the top after the surprise banned & restricted announcement this morning.

  • Elizabeth Rice
    Elizabeth Rice
4 min read
An Ode to Tier V: The Satisfaction of Jank
Standard

An Ode to Tier V: The Satisfaction of Jank

It's Wilderness Reclamation's Standard, and we all just play in it. Darin Keener has other ideas: he wants to have some fun.

  • Darin Keener
    Darin Keener
5 min read
Is FUN As Important as GOOD?: Standard GW Counters
Standard

Is FUN As Important as GOOD?: Standard GW Counters

In a world where the best decks always get the attention, Darin Keener provides an in-depth look at the Stanbdard deck he plays for fun,.

  • Darin Keener
    Darin Keener
7 min read
Keeping it Simple: Monocolored Decks and their Superstars in Core 21 Standard
Standard

Keeping it Simple: Monocolored Decks and their Superstars in Core 21 Standard

Skybilz looks at the monocolored decks that are emerging as possibilities in the new Standard. Cheaper land bases with some real power? Sign us up.

  • Allison "Skybilz" Waters
    Allison "Skybilz" Waters
8 min read
State of the Meta - M21 Standard (early edition)
Standard

State of the Meta - M21 Standard (early edition)

Guillaume Robert returns with another look at the emerging metagame for our new Standard.

  • Guillaume Robert
    Guillaume Robert
16 min read
More Than Nine Lives: The Return of Cats to Standard
Standard

More Than Nine Lives: The Return of Cats to Standard

Darin Keener lives up to his legacy of running Standard decks with meow.

  • Darin Keener
    Darin Keener
6 min read
Cardsphere Picks: Core 2021
Standard

Cardsphere Picks: Core 2021

It's that time again, a new set and new picks from Cardsphere staff and friends. Skybilz and Zuby join Efren and Ted in picking their favorites from MTGM21.

  • Ted Rodney
    Ted Rodney
  • Allison "Skybilz" Waters
    Allison "Skybilz" Waters
  • Efren Abrego
    Efren Abrego
6 min read
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