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03/05/2023
Top 8 Decklists from the Super RCQ Modern at Leonardos, Milton Keynes as part of the MEGA Weekend!
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14/04/2023
Top 8 Decklists from the Mega Modern at Leonardos, Milton Keynes as part of the MEGA Weekend!
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27/02/2020
This week we talk about Pioneer prelim results and discuss the WPNQ and Prelim-based competitive system.
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23/02/2020
This is the metagame report from the Pioneer for Goodies (WPNQ Preliminary) run by Axion Now on 23rd February 2020.
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20/02/2020
This week we try something new, a slightly more freeform episode.
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16/01/2020
This week saw a big Banned and Restricted Announcement for Modern, and so we spend a lot of the news section talking about what effect we think this is going to have on the format.
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08/01/2020
Team Axion’s Matt Brown brings you a breakdown of the Legacy staple he used to Top 8 Grand Prix Bologna - Skill and Show!
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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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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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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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12/09/2019
This week we analyse the results of the most recent round of MCQs and give our thoughts on our favourite ELD spoilers
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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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03/09/2019
In preparation for the European Modern Series Finals, Team Axion’s Francesco Giorgio brings you a detailed primer on drafting Modern Horizons!
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02/09/2019
Team Axion’s Usama Sajjad discusses one of the premier Modern strategies which is primed to take advantage of the recent shake-up of the format by going over the top of everyone else: the fan favourite that is Tron!
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18/08/2019
Team Axion’s resident Jund aficionado, David Calf, brings you his thoughts on the longest serving fair deck in the format.
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09/08/2019
Team Axion’s George Channing discusses the most controversial and most successful deck in the Modern format right now.
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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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04/08/2019
Team Axion Now’s resident Phoenix expert, Matt Brown, gives his insight into one of the most consistent performers in the ever-changing Modern landscape.
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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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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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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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12/06/2019
This week we go through the news and results from this week!
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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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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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18/05/2019
Preparing for Limited tournaments online may be hurting your chances to win. Team Axion’s George Channing makes the case for Drafting in paper.
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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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04/04/2019
After making the finals of the Friday PTQ and a 19th place finish at GP Bilbao, Raoul offers his insight on how to play with and circumvent the hate with one of Modern's most fearsome decks; Dredge
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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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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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13/03/2019
With the recent uncertainty surrounding the future of Competitive paper Magic events; Team Axion’s Matt Brown takes a deeper look at what players love most about it.
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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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11/01/2019
Team Axion Now limited expert Francesco Giorgio talks about how to tackle the sealed format of the last ever Masters set, proposing a card evaluation and deck building strategy based on small synergy over raw power.
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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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21/11/2018
In this article, Raoul takes an in-depth look at Guilds of Ravnica Sealed, focusing on the strengths and weaknesses of the guilds and the general makeup of the format.
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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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08/10/2018
Team Axion Member Usama Sajjad discusses one of Modern’s most powerful decks and the archetype his team took to PT25.
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25/08/2018
Team Axion Now’s Kayure looks at one of the most important limited lessons he's learned from teammate and Gold Level Pro, Niels Molle.
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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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25/02/2018
Kayure Patel aka @BloodbraidElf rejoices as his namesake makes her long awaited return to Modern. He tries to contain his excitement long enough to work out how best to use it.
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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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07/12/2017
With GP Madrid coming up next weekend, Sean takes a look at a reasonable choice for Team Unified Modern - Titanshift. He goes through the list he played at the recent RPTQ and some tips for playing the deck.
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05/12/2017
Team Axion member James Allingham breaks down Counters Company, the deck which qualified him for his first Pro Tour!
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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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19/09/2017
Francois reflects on a super successful weekend for Axion at the England National Championship in Derby!
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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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30/08/2017
Team Axion Now’s George Channing talks about his Top 8 at Grand Prix Birmingham and how he got there!
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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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01/07/2017
With Modern season on the horizon Joao takes a look at one of the most potent decks in Modern: Affinity. He deconstructs each card choice and offers you some choice tips on this GP winning deck.
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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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02/05/2017
Congratulations to the Top 8 players in Axion Now's MEGA GPT on Monday 1st May. You'll find the decklists here.
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02/05/2017
Congratulations to the Top 8 players in Axion Now's MEGA GPT on Sunday 30th April. 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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16/03/2017
Sean Knowledon takes a look at Periliously Predicting Trends of Quality, or in other words, what you should expect to gain from going to a PPTQ.
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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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04/03/2017
Niels discusses the AER/KLD Draft format and his preparation for Grand Prix Prague and Pro Tour Aether Revolt!
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02/03/2017
Joao looks at the nuances of sideboarding and talks about some of the common pitfalls or mistakes players make between games.
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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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26/01/2017
Team Axion share their thoughts and tips on Aether Revolt Sealed in advance of Grand Prix Prague and the new PPTQ Season.
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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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01/01/2017
Get to know the Team Axion players heading into this new and exciting Magical year.
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21/12/2016
Modern in 2016 ranged from best to worst and everything in between. Joao analyses how the format has evolved and gives a snapshot of the current metagame heading into the new year!
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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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09/10/2016
Winning the MEGA GPT came as a surprise to me. I’ve always thought of myself as a competitive player but my small achievements in Magic have only come about in the past year thanks to a combination of friends, a small disposable income and a love for the game.
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29/08/2016
With modern season in full swing and the Modern WMCQ right around the corner, our very own Tom Law gives you the lowdown on the deck he took to a 25th place finish at GP Lille
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05/06/2016
George Channing describes preparation and playing at Sealed RPTQ
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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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12/05/2016
Team Axion Now is the newest, most exciting and probably best-looking team to grace the English Magic scene. We explain the background ...
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23/04/2016
GP Bologna was great for Team Axion Now, the team successfully snuck 3 team members into PT Madrid. Now we’d have to go and show the world we aren’t just a fluke.
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28/03/2016
A very big THANK YOU to the full house of 274 players who braved the wrath of Storm Katie and travelled from all over the country to attend our Mega GPT New York in Milton Keynes, making it a fantastic celebration of Magic.
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