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Choosing
the Right
Guardian
for You

Wonder what the Rathe Times writers are running in this young Heavy Hitters meta? Every day this week, we'll be coming in with quick snapshots of our current favorites. Today, we hear from Mark Chamberlain.

by: Mark Chamberlain

2 months ago

Heavy Hitters rounds out its roster with 2 new Guardians. If Bravo and Oldhim weren't for you, will Betsy and Victor rope you in?

by: Alex Truell

3 months ago

Brevant adds new dimension to the Guardian class, giving meaning to past cards and fresh tools to his class comrades.

by: Tommy Mains

6 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

The halls of Volcor are home to many peculiar things - but today, it's a member of his staff we shine a light on.

by: Mark Chamberlain

11 months ago

Bravo is an enduring fixture of the meta for a reason. Mark explores truths that keep Bravo relevant and offers evergreen guidance.

by: Mark Chamberlain

1 year ago

Bravo's never felt completely comfortable in his shoes, but even as his collection grows, there's a reason to consider going back to a WTR classic.

by: Tommy Mains

1 year ago

Learn the basics of Bravo and the Guardian class, from Crush and Dominate to Auras and Equipment.

by: Alex Truell

1 year ago

People often underestimate just how adaptable Bravo can be to every situation. By siding in the right cards, he can be either an unstoppable force, an immovable object, or anywhere in between

by: Mark Chamberlain & Mark Siew

1 year ago

Bravo's time as Star of the Show has come to an end. Now that his Living Legend is secure, who should you cast in the role?

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

Aggressive Starvo decks that try to fuse every turn must accept that the individual card quality is terrible. Don't settle for less.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Drew Cordell

2 years 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

Valda may be yet another Guardian hero, but with a unique focus on card draw, her playstyle is entirely different.

by: Drew Cordell

2 years ago

Blitz Week concludes with a thorough look at converting Oldhim for a faster format.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Drew Cordell

2 years ago

After several months of Oldhim, Drew returns to an old favorite, redesigning Bravo for a Briar meta. This is a follow-up to "At Home in Aria: Updating Bravo for the ToA Meta", focusing on matchups and sideboarding.

by: Drew Cordell

2 years ago

After several months of Oldhim, Drew returns to an old favorite, redesigning Bravo for a Briar meta.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Drew Cordell

2 years ago

Drew Cordell concludes his Pro series on Oldhim in the face of an environment that's gone green.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Drew Cordell

2 years ago

With another 50 games of Oldhim under his belt, Drew offers advanced insight into pitching, reverses his earlier opinions on a few cards, and critically examines fatigue.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Drew Cordell

2 years ago