STANDARD
30/07/2021
In this Standard Spotlight we take a look at some potential homes for AFR cards
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19/06/2020
This week we have an interview with a first time PT competitor to talk about the first Arena PTs, the meta and how the lead up to the tournament went.
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04/06/2020
We have new rules for companions and bannings on Fires of invention and Agent of Treachery. So I am once again joined by Chris Arlow, to go through what he thinks is going to happen in Standard now.
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29/05/2020
So there is a lot going in in Magic at the moment. We have PTs in about 2 weeks, B&R on monday for standard and historic, and a change to the companion mechanic coming at the same time as the new B&R.
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14/05/2020
Lukka Fires has been dominant over the last couple of weeks so I bring in someone to talk about a deck thats been doing very well against it at the moment, Cycling.
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08/05/2020
With paper tournaments being put on hold, I have a chat with one of Team Axion Now's newest members, and 9th place finisher at PT Brussels, Sean Goddard.
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01/05/2020
With the Standard meta developing at a rapid pace, the strongest deck early on is just a new take on an old classic, Jeskai Fires has seen some excellent upgrades, so we chat to a man who is currently playing one of the strongest versions of the deck.
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06/03/2020
This week we take a look at some Standard results from Dark Sphere's WPNQ as well as talk about how the format seams to be shifting based on online results. We also have a chat about Modern ahead of this weekend's Mega Modern event.
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20/02/2020
This week we try something new, a slightly more freeform episode.
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14/02/2020
In an extra long episode, we have results from Chaos cards, and we talk through the news of data availability from GPs, Arena coming to mobile, and the results from PT Phoenix.
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07/02/2020
This week we have a talk about the results from Mystic Games and Manaleak. We also talk about the players tour at the weekend and how pioneer has developed and what we expect to see going forward.
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29/01/2020
This week we have a guest on the podcast, Danny St John-Hall (@PrefacedKarama) returns to tell us about standard and how hes been getting on in the Arena Metagame Challenges.
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22/01/2020
We have new information about the GPs happening this year so we talk about that for a bit, but most of this weeks episode is devoted to talking about the cards from Theros Beyond Death!
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13/01/2020
Our first episode back sees Jon return to the podcast. We talk a bit about the state of the competitive contructed formats for this WPNQ season, and then we have a quick look at some of the spoilers.
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12/12/2019
This week on the podcast I have David Calf, recent WPNQ winner, on the show. We talk about the lates news, how Pioneer is going, and the results from MCVII.
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05/12/2019
We talk about the latest round of bannings in pioneer, results from Dark Sphere and Jeskai Fires.
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28/11/2019
This week we look at some results from both MTGO and Athena Games. Then we look at the heir apparent to grindy green food decks - Cat Food decks.
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21/11/2019
Long episode this week and obviously our discussions are dominated by the Bannings but we also have a good look at the latest set of results from the local WPNQs and Prelims.
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14/11/2019
The weekend had the Mythic Championship, and we check out those lists and the statistics. We also take a look at the local results from Mana Gaming, and find some interesting developments on the Sultai food decks.
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07/11/2019
This week we discuss recent results and give our early impressions on the hot new format, Pioneer.
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31/10/2019
This week we discuss how to go about fighting the food decks, and talk about what we have found effective in testing.
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24/10/2019
Field of the Dead is banned! What does that do to standard? Did WotC go far enough? We discuss all of this while considering what standard is going to transform into.
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17/10/2019
Simeon returns! The three of us talk about the state of standard ahead of the first set of WPNQ level events.
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10/10/2019
This week I have guest host Dr Alex Watson on and we talk about the B&R announcement.
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03/10/2019
This week we talk about the next set of tournaments that will qualify players for the newly designed Players Tour, specifically the updated list of events for the UK.
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26/09/2019
This week we talk about the next set of tournaments that will qualify players for the newly designed Players Tour!
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18/09/2019
This week we look at whats been going on in the world of magic and then have a chat about how we approach rotation.
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05/09/2019
This week we take a look at how the formats have adapted now that the banned and restricted updates have come into effect.
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28/08/2019
This week we have a lot to talk about. Standard and Modern have had a massive shake up with both the bans and unbans.
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22/08/2019
New information came out about the new organised play system, so we talk about that!
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08/08/2019
This week, we look at all of the local results from across the UK, and notice a distinct difference between the top 8 at the MCQs and the EMSQs.
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31/07/2019
This week Jack and Jon discuss last weekends big results in modern, looking at this new world we currently exist in.
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23/07/2019
This week we talk about Standard in Denver, Modern at home, and the Mythic Championship Barcelona.
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11/07/2019
In a bit of a longer than usual show, this week we have Nikolas Ek on in the guest host chair.
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04/07/2019
In a bit of a longer than usual show, this week we have Jon Partridge on in the guest host chair.
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27/06/2019
We look at some more previews from Magic 2020, and then have a discussion about Magic burnout.
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19/06/2019
This week we talk a bit about the previews from Magic 2020, and then have a look at decks that didn't make it, even in the incredibly diverse WAR standard!
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05/06/2019
This week on the podcast we talk about GP Kansas, the news of the Redbull Untapped tournament, and other news
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05/06/2019
Standard Intelligence's Jack Patten walks you through the sideboarding decisions of the last MCQ semi-finals of the season.
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30/05/2019
With the first season of MCQs now finished in the UK, we have a look at what we think of the system!
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24/05/2019
Team Axion’s Joao Choca delves into the changing landscape of playing Magic online and discusses the positive and negative elements Arena brings to the table.
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23/05/2019
After our second weekend of MCQs in the UK, held last weekend in Sheffield, we take a look at the results
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16/05/2019
The first ever UK MCQ was held last weekend. We take a look at the top 8!
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09/05/2019
After weeks with no results to talk about, we finally get to flex our analysis muscles!
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01/05/2019
This week we discuss Magic Fest London and how the weekend went all round!
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24/04/2019
This week we look back at some modern to discuss from Axion Now.
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18/04/2019
This week we have some modern to discuss from Harlequins Preston and MKM Ghent!
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03/04/2019
So much news to discuss! We talk about the Mythic Invitational, changes to GPs and the end to the first full season of arena ranked play.
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27/03/2019
This week we have a discussion of a lot of news! As well as a talk about what the meta was at a large event at Geeks and Gamers, we also have discussion of what we may see this weekend at the Mythic Invitational.
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26/03/2019
Mythic Champion Autumn Burchett shows off their skill with the deck they used to dominate the competition at the first ever Mythic Championship!
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20/03/2019
This week we continue our exploration of powerful decks that didn't make a splash at the Mythic Championship, looking at Gruul midrange, and having a discussion of the many choices available to the deck.
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14/03/2019
This week we talk about the announcements made last week, and a slightly fringe but powerful deck in standard, Selesnya Tokens, which Simeon took to a win at a Standard showdown at the weekend.
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28/02/2019
This week we gather intelligence on a Modern WAB from Harlequins Preston, and a Standard WAB from Axion Now, as well as discussing last week's announcements.
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21/02/2019
This week we have a discussion with Paul White about his amazing run at the LCQ/RPTQ weekend with Esper control.
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14/02/2019
Standard Intelligence: This week we gather intelligence on the RPTQ and LCQ hosted by Axion Now.
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15/01/2019
Ravnica Allegiance is set to be released on the 25th of January, James looks at some of the key cards you might see on the other side of the table in upcoming tournaments or might want to pick up to play yourself!
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06/12/2018
Francesco Giorgio takes a look at one of the major archetypes of the Standard format, that after months of the set release, still appears at tournaments top tables with a variety of decklists. This article will shed some light on the card choices around Jeskai Control and how to tune it to beat any specific metagame you might expect.
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04/12/2018
Team Axion’s George Channing looks at the ever-changing landscape of the Standard Metagame and the innovations and implications from Grand Prix Shizuoka!
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23/11/2018
Join Autumn as they play a competitive constructed event on Magic Arena with the Golgari Midrange deck they took to a 20th place finish at Pro Tour Guilds of Ravnica!
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20/11/2018
Joao walks us through three events over three weeks, from GP Lille to PT Atlanta. He starts with Standard in Lille before moving onto his Modern Top 8 at GP Atlanta and then Pro Tour where he finished 10-6 and coming within sight of his coveted Silver Level.
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16/11/2018
After having his best draft record ever at Pro Tour Guilds of Ravnica, Team Axion member George Channing brings you his controversial insight into the Draft format!
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07/11/2018
What do you do when you're facing down Golgari in the mirror? David Calf gives his insight into your best options.
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16/08/2018
Team Axion member and Silver Level Pro Francesco Giorgio discusses the deck he played at Pro Tour 25; the most innovative deck in Standard in recent years, Bant Turbofog!
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15/08/2018
In the run up to English Nationals we interviewed some of the top performing English players from this season to get to know the likely favourites!
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14/08/2018
In the run up to English Nationals we interviewed some of the top performing English players from this season to get to know the likely favourites!
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10/08/2018
In the run up to English Nationals we interviewed some of the top performing English players from this season to get to know the likely favourites!
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09/08/2018
In the run up to English Nationals we interviewed some of the top performing English players from this season to get to know the likely favourites!
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07/08/2018
In the run up to English Nationals we interviewed some of the top performing English players from this season to get to know the likely favourites!
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07/08/2018
In the run up to English Nationals we interviewed some of the top performing English players from this season to get to know the likely favourites!
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06/08/2018
In the run up to English Nationals we interviewed some of the top performing English players from this season to get to know the likely favourites!
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04/08/2018
Team Axion member Joao Choca discusses the preparation process and the tournament that led to him clawing his way to the trophy at Grand Prix Turin.
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02/08/2018
In the run up to English Nationals we interviewed some of the top performing English players from this season to get to know the likely favourites!
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01/08/2018
In the run up to English Nationals we interviewed some of the top performing English players from this season to get to know the likely favourites!
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31/07/2018
In the run up to English Nationals we interviewed some of the top performing English players from this season to get to know the likely favourites!
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31/07/2018
In the run up to English Nationals we interviewed some of the top performing English players from this season to get to know the likely favourites!
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28/07/2018
In the run up to English Nationals we interviewed some of the top performing English players from this season to get to know the likely favourites!
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07/07/2018
Gold Pro and Team Axion member Niels Molle discusses his tournament and preparation for Pro Tour Dominaria!
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05/06/2018
Team Axion Now member and resident metagame analyst George Channing takes a deeper look at the results from Pro Tour Dominaria.
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28/02/2018
James gives his take on what everyone's favourite Mind Sculptor means for modern!
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26/01/2018
Tom and the Axion Now team gives you their take on the Rivals of Ixalan format for weekend.
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15/11/2017
Team Axion Now’s George Channing discusses his preparation for Pro Tour Ixalan in depth!
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15/09/2017
Francesco Giorgio takes a look at one of the most important decks in the current standard meta - Temur Black!
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10/09/2017
With Nationals around the corner, Joao gives some insight into what Standard holds in store for players!
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08/09/2017
Niels completes his two part series on his journey to Gold level status.
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24/07/2017
With the final Pro Tour of the year on the horizon, Niels reflects on the past year in the Pro Players Club.
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05/06/2017
Franceso goes over what to look out for in Amonkhet sealed, following his experience at GP Bologna.
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18/05/2017
Team Axion Now’s resident Standard analyst gives you an insight into what the team have taken from the Pro Tour last weekend and how to use it!
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17/05/2017
Congratulations to the Top 8 players in Axion Now's PPTQ on 14th May. You'll find the decklists here.
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16/03/2017
Tom goes over clips from a game he played during his run to a top 16 finish at GP Utrecht.
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06/03/2017
Kayure breaks down the Black/Green deck his team mate took to the Top 8 of Pro Tour Aether Revolt and discusses the future of Black/Green in the Standard metagame.
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06/03/2017
Following his Top 16 finish in Grand Prix Utrecht, Joao goes over Mardu Vehicles, with advice on how to tune and sideboard with the deck.
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08/02/2017
A full house of 60 players battled to win this first step towards the Protour. Francois Hauchard reports on this exciting day and analyses the metagame.
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24/01/2017
After a successful win at the Axion Now Mega GPT Standard in October, Autumn Burchett was flown out to Madrid to take on over 1000 other Magic players in the exciting new Kaladesh standard format. Below she wrote about her experience, deck choices and some of the other decks she encountered during the Grand Prix!
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15/12/2016
Struggling to sideboard with UW during the PPTQ season? David & Craig are here to help you brush up your UW Flash sideboarding against the three Tier 1 decks of the Standard format.
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06/11/2016
Decklists & tournament report from PPTQ Nashville: Standard
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17/10/2016
Congratulations to the Top 8 players in Axion Now's MEGA GPT on Sunday 16th October. You'll find the decklists here.
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30/05/2016
One of the most daunting tasks during Grand Prix preparation is deck selection, Henry Channing describes how he went through the process for Standard GP Manchester.
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