Alright, so I’ve been messing around with MTG Standard lately, trying to figure out what’s good, what’s not, and what’s just plain busted. And let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. I started by just jamming a bunch of games with different decks I found online, you know, the usual suspects. I copied some lists, tweaked them a bit, and dove right in.
First off, I tried out that Mono-Red Aggro deck that everyone’s been talking about. You know the one, with Kumano Faces Kakkazan and Thundering Raiju. Man, that deck is fast. I won a bunch of games just by curving out and smashing face. But then I ran into some control decks, and things got a bit trickier. Still, I learned that if you can get under them early, you can definitely steal some wins.
My testing log
- Day 1: Mono-Red is fun, but feels kinda fragile. I need to try something with a bit more staying power.
- Day 2: I built a Grixis Midrange deck today, and let me tell you, Fable of the Mirror-Breaker is as good as everyone says. That card is just nuts. I also experimented with some different removal spells. Cut Down is solid, but I’m not sure about Go for the Throat in this meta. Too many artifacts running around.
- Day 3: I played a bunch of matches with the Grixis deck, and it’s definitely powerful. The problem is that it’s also pretty popular, so I kept running into the mirror match. It’s all about who draws better, which can be frustrating. I also realized that Sheoldred, the Apocalypse is an absolute house in the format. This card is just bonkers when it sticks. I think I won at least 3 games just because my opponent couldn’t deal with it.
- Day 4: I decided to try something a bit different today and built an Esper Legends deck. Raffine, Scheming Seer is a great card, and so is Ertai Resurrected. The deck has a lot of synergy, but it can be a bit slow sometimes. I got rolled by a Mono-White deck that just went wide and pumped all its creatures.
- Day 5: I’m starting to realize that the best decks in the format are the ones that can adapt to different situations. You need to have a solid game plan, but you also need to be able to change gears if things aren’t going your way. I think I’m going to stick with Grixis for now, but I’m definitely going to keep experimenting with other decks.
After a bunch of trial and error, I think I’ve narrowed it down to a few key cards that are just dominating Standard right now. These are the cards you see in almost every top-performing deck, and for good reason. They’re just that powerful.
So, there you have it. That’s my journey through the wild world of MTG Standard. It’s a constantly evolving format, and I’m excited to see what new decks and strategies emerge in the future. And of course, I’ll keep playing, keep testing, and keep sharing my findings with you all. It’s been a blast figuring this stuff out, and I hope my little experiment helps you on your own MTG journey. Stay tuned for more, folks!
