An archive of Magic: The Gathering writing

It has been a while since I’ve written about Modern, but I’m here today with a fresh take on Jeskai Blink. I’ve been playing a good amount of Modern and made some changes worth discussing.

A primer for 2026 Affinity, a Modern deck created on Moxfield.

Check out Lucas’s revised Izzet Prowess guide after his MTGO Challenge finals run, featuring his card choices, tips & tricks, and a complete sideboard guide vs the current meta.

Legacy Energy⚡ ‘Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day’ Edition by jamiewvh (https://bsky.app/profile/jamiewvh.bsky.social) ⚠️ UNDER CONSTRUCTION! ⚠️ The scope of this primer is increasing considerably, so it i...

In this in-depth guide (20k words), you will find everything you need to know about deckbuilding, gameplay theory, mulligan decisions, matchups and sideboarding for Neobrand in Modern! Whether you're...

This weekend is RIW’s second flagship event of the Pauper Championship Series and I plan to run back Jund Wildfire. There are still plenty of events to score points for the end of year Pauper Invitat...

Welcome to the Standard Interaction Guide. This guide was written taking into account the 30 day standard metagame on MTGGoldfish as of March 3, 2026. This is not an exhaustive and comprehensive guide...

Frank examines the results of last weekend's Standard showdown, where Otters and spell-slinging Birds took center stage.

Lucas Giggs shares everything he knows about Mono-Green Landfall in Standard after multiple MTGO top finishes: best card choices, sequencing tips, and sideboard plans for top meta matchups.

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Prepare for a weekend full of high-stakes Standard with a look at the most popular decks in the format.

The next Standard RCQ at RIW is on March 14. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set will be legal by this time, but there are plenty of opportunities to play the current format over the next couple wee...

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JANUARY’S LANDFALL GUIDE ECL Edition “Some things are bigger than one’s self.” - Mightform Harmonizer @DaylightElise on Twitter Intro Hi everyone! I’m January (mommydom_manifesto on MTGO) and I lo...

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RIW’s first big tournament in the 2026 Pauper Championship Series is in the books; it was a resounding success with a whopping 63 players! I played my new favorite deck, Jund Wildfire, to a 4-1-1 fin...

Legacy Energy⚡ ‘Fear In A Handful Of Dust’ Edition by jamiewvh (https://bsky.app/profile/jamiewvh.bsky.social) Introduction 👋 The Player The Deck The Version Mardu RW Other The List 📋 Core Cards Flex...

The Neoform Saga

Five years ago I wrote “Grading My 2020 Deck Selection”. I was trying to get better at registering good constructed decks and hoped that…

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.

I’ve been getting up to speed on Standard in preparation for the current RCQ season. RIW has an RCQ scheduled on February 14 and March 14 I plan to attend.

Reflection is important in measuring where we were and where we are now to understand specifically where we grew and the pace. (Not that…

Cats & Pixies & Farm Animals, Oh My! Short Intro to RW Starfield DnT by jamiewvh (https://bsky.app/profile/jamiewvh.bsky.social) - 29/12/25 My name is Jamie (jamiewvh on MTGO) and I am a British pla...

I’ve been having fun trying different Riddler midrange decks and I’m happy to report Grixis Frog is back on the menu!

Legacy Energy⚡ ‘With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility’ Edition by jamiewvh (https://bsky.app/profile/jamiewvh.bsky.social) Introduction 👋 The Player The Deck The Version Mardu RW Other The List...

I’ve been exploring Jeskai Blink in Modern because the strategy is both fun and provides plenty of deckbuilding options. Today I return with a different take on Jeskai Blink that combines the aspects...

The Last Vivi Cauldron Tech I Learned at Baltimore Over the weekend, I competed in the Spotlight Series: Spider-Man event at Baltimore and Day 2’ed with a 9-5-1 finish playing Izzet Cauldron. There’s ...

Mardu Energy⚡ Or: Eternal Magic’s Second Most Powerful Cat-Based Archetype by jamiewvh (https://bsky.app/profile/jamiewvh.bsky.social) Why Cats? Eternal Weekend Edition If you want the full snooze s...