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With our first Living Legend event behind us, it's time to talk about the second string of contenders, and what angles they'll need to shoot to make their mark in a Starvo world.

by: Kevin Brayer

4 months ago

We begin our coverage of the new Living Legend format with a survey of the landscape - and a sample of what you might see.

by: Kevin Brayer

5 months ago

You might think that Illusionists, with their summons and their board states, wouldn't find a clean fit in a fighting game. That's where the zoner archetype comes in.

by: Dylan Davis

8 months ago

Oldhim now becomes the first hero to attain Living Legend in both Blitz and Classic Constructed. Where should an Elemental Guardian player go next?

by: Alex Truell

10 months ago

A narrow definition of Iyslander has dominated since Wounded Bull saw its resurgence. This deck explores another avenue, built around the Isenhowl Weathervane.

by: Daniel Bellotti

1 year ago

Since Uprising elevated her status, Iyslander has reshaped the meta around her icy presence. While top tier builds require steep investments, it's entirely feasible to get results from a budget build, and to build up from there. Rhea takes you every step of the way.

by: Rhea Adams & Will Reinhardt

1 year ago

In a surprising turn of events, Michael Hamilton rode a Wounded Bull to victory at the US Nationals. Go in depth with the strategy and matchups of this unexpected Iyslander deck.

Build better decks and sideboards using the mystical powers of probability.

by: Jacob Wielgus & Will Reinhardt

1 year ago

With a third Ice hero dropping Frostbites in Classic Constructed, disruption strategies have never been more prevalent. To truly prepare for the meta, you need to expect the unexpected.

by: Alex Truell & Mark Chamberlain

1 year ago

Fai has made an explosive impact on the fresh Uprising tournament scene. Preparing for him is necessary for any competitive aspirations.

Rhea Adams sets out on an icy path from the Bleak Expanse to Nationals, seeing strong prospects for the Elemental Wizard.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Rhea Adams

1 year ago

Combining arcane damage with icy control, Iyslander brings a dynamic playstyle to the table. Learn the basics of the Elemental Wizard, from fusions to frostbite to freeze.

by: Shahmir Samee

1 year ago

The Uprising has arrived, and with it a lonely frost mage has been caught in the crossfire! Check out these week one decklists for Iyslander, Stormbind in Classic Constructed.

by: Steven Young

1 year ago

Learn the basics of Lexi and the Elemental Ranger class in this introductory course, from lines of play and weapon selection to fusion and elements.

by: Isaac Jessen

1 year ago

Oldhim is built to stand the test of time. Outlast your opponents, weather the storm, and whittle them down with your trusty hammer until they’ve run out of power to fight back.

by: Drew Cordell

1 year ago

Fresh off his first place finish at The Calling: Indianapolis, Michael Hamilton shares his strategy into the major competitors in the Everfest Classic Constructed meta.

by: Michael Hamilton

2 years ago

Steven Young has been brushing away the snow to uncover the strategies of Iyslander- and has found a promising direction that's nothing like the Wizard decks we've experienced to date.

by: Steven Young & Mark Chamberlain

2 years ago

Isaac Jessen took Ice Lexi to a Top 8 finish in Orlando. Now, he brings his expertise to you in a Pro deck tech and matchup guide.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Isaac Jessen

2 years ago

On Sunday Sept. 5th, Wesley placed 2nd in the RC Crew Road to Nationals, making him the highest achieving Azalea player in the world. Here's how he did it- and how you can improve your Azalea game too.

by: Wesley Lingard & Mark Chamberlain

2 years ago

Elemental Essence gave us wide areas of overlap between the heroes found in Tales of Aria. But despite sharing a common pool of cards, these heroes use their elemental affinity in very different ways. Today we look at Ice.

by: Alex Truell

2 years ago

Drew invites you to walk alongside him as he develops, adapts, and refines Oldhim from new release to honed contender.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Drew Cordell

2 years ago