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I collected 20 infinite or game-winning combos from MTG Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! www.tcgplayer.com/content/arti...

Metagame Mentor: Standard Results from Arena Championship 11 and Regional Championships Frank examines the results of last weekend's Standard showdown, where Otters and spell-slinging Birds took center stage.

For more details, including breakout decks from each event, check out this week's Metagame Mentor! www.magic.gg/news/metagam...

Here's the combined Standard metagame and winrate matrix from Arena Championship 11 and the Regional Championships for United States & Canada!

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Metagame Mentor: The Top Fifteen Standard Decks in February 2026 Prepare for a weekend full of high-stakes Standard with a look at the most popular decks in the format.

For more details, including an overview of the top 15 decks in Standard right now, check out this week's Metagame Mentor! www.magic.gg/news/metagam...

Standard keeps evolving from week to week. Here's the metagame and winrate matrix (small sample size) for last weekend's South American RC and the metagame for this weekend's Arena Championship.

The Disney Lorcana Winterspell prerelease is this weekend! My guides can help you build your Sealed decks ✨

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Metagame Mentor: The Modern Impact of Lorwyn Eclipsed Lorwyn Eclipsed has plenty to offer Modern players ahead of the next round of Regional Championship Qualifiers. Frank examines the set's Merfolk, Elves, and more.

For more details, including an overview of the most-played new cards from Lorwyn Eclipsed, check out this week's Metagame Mentor! www.magic.gg/news/metagam...

Here's a look at the Modern winner's metagame with Lorwyn Eclipsed!

Metagame Mentor: Standard Win Rates and Lessons from Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed Dimir Excruciator won the weekend and has cemented itself in Standard. But what else can we learn from the wildest Standard Pro Tours in recent history?

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Here are the winrates from the Standard rounds at Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed! #PTECL

The Eternal Juggernaut: A Tribute to Kai Budde Frank reflects on the life and legacy of Kai Budde, the German Juggernaut.

Like so many others, I learned a lot from watching Kai Budde play Magic.

I wrote a piece to honor his achievements and to reflect on the legacy he leaves behind.

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While Temur Harmonizer and Izzet Spellementals crushed the Standard rounds on Day 1, Badgermole Cub decks underperformed: collectively, they posted a mere 38% win rate versus non-Cubs decks. #PTECL

The Spiciest Standard Decklists from Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed Several competitors have brought fresh decks powered by cards from Lorwyn Eclipsed. Explore their strategies, then watch them battle it out at the Pro Tour.

Dimir Excrutiator, Sultai Elementals, and more! Here are my picks for the spiciest Standard decks at Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed. #PTECL

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Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed Standard Metagame Breakdown Get a feel for the rhythm of Standard and explore the Constructed metagame of Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed!

For more details, including an overview of the most-played new cards from Lorwyn Eclipsed, check out the official metagame breakdown article! www.magic.gg/news/pro-tou...

Here's the Standard metagame breakdown for Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed! #PTECL

I collected twenty combos to win the game or go infinite with Lorwyn Eclipsed!

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Metagame Mentor: The Top Standard Decks to Expect at Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed Shock lands, Faeries, and Treefolk are entering the Standard arena with Lorwyn Eclipsed. But what can we expect to see at the next Pro Tour?

For more details, including an overview of the most promising new additions from Lorwyn Eclipsed, check out this week's Metagame Mentor! www.magic.gg/news/metagam...

With Lorwyn Eclipsed Standard about to take center stage at the RC and Pro Tour, here's a look at the Standard winner's metagame in the week before the new set reshapes the format.

Boros Mice, Boros Mobilize, and Boros Dragons are all separate archetypes, cf. the article.

Boros Aggro mimics Mono-Red Aggro, except with typically Boros Charm, Lightning Helix, and Slickshot Show-Off.

Given the sample size, the 95% confidence interval for the matchup is ranges from 26% to 55%.

Metagame Mentor: The Standard Lessons from Magic Spotlight: The Avatar Last weekend brought us two new Spotlight Series champions. Study up on the state of Standard ahead of our next Pro Tour.

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Here's the Standard metagame and winrate matrix from the Magic Spotlight: The Avatar, combining both the events in Lyon and Atlanta!

Metagame Mentor: The Standard Lessons from Magic Spotlight: The Avatar Last weekend brought us two new Spotlight Series champions. Study up on the state of Standard ahead of our next Pro Tour.

For more details, including breakout Avatar cards and the finalists' decks from each event, check out this week's Metagame Mentor! www.magic.gg/news/metagam...

Metagame Mentor: The Top Standard Decks to Expect at Magic Spotlight: The Avatar Standard takes center stage for the first Spotlight Series events of the year! See what decks are poised to take home the trophy and learn how to beat the best in 2026.

Magic Spotlight: The Avatar is taking place this weekend, and this week's Metagame Mentor breaks down the Standard metagame to expect!

While Lessons remains the deck to beat, the format has evolved with the emergence of Landfall decks.

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Metagame Mentor: The Spiciest Modern Regional Championship Decks The Regional Championships in the US, Canada, Japan, and Europe have brought new Pro Tour competitors, new innovations, and new spicy decklists to analyze!

In my final Metagame Mentor article of the year 2025, I looked back at the spiciest decks from November's Modern RCs and look forward to 2026! www.magic.gg/news/modern-...

Arena Championship 10 Timeless Metagame Breakdown On December 20–21, MTG Arena's top players will clash with the game's most powerful cards. See what they have in store for the Timeless format!

Arena Championship 10 is this weekend, and it's the first championship featuring the Timeless format! Here is the metagame breakdown. www.magic.gg/news/arena-c...

Metagame Mentor: The Top Decks from Four Modern Regional Championships Four players have added Regional Championship trophies to their collection. See their decks, along with some of the spiciest builds from this season's Modern metagame!

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Metagame Mentor: Standard Win Rates and Lessons from Magic World Championship 31 Izzet Lessons may have won the weekend, but there are plenty of strategies that are poised to spell-slinging powerhouse.

For more details, including an overview of top-performing strategies at Worlds, check out this week's Metagame Mentor! www.magic.gg/news/metagam...