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Mech Week:
The Hype
is Dead

Of course Mechanologists can go fast, but should they?

by: Alex Truell

1 week ago

As an Armory Deck, Dash I/O serves as one of the prominent pipelines to Classic Constructed. How do you take Dash I/O to that next level? Consult the User Guide.

by: Andrew Henderson

1 week ago

Known for being 'too fair', Warrior has long struggled to reach the upper tiers of any FAB meta. Will Fang break the curse?

by: Alex Truell

2 weeks ago

Lexi is a much-beloved hero who fell off the map once she transitioned to Living Legend. However, I think players are remaining too quiet about her in Blitz.

by: Ayli Paolucci-MacLean

3 weeks ago

It took 4 months, but Kano is back - and BlazingforLethal is here to explain everything.

by: RonĂ¡n Sovitzky

1 month ago

Aurora has quickly carved out a role for herself in the Living Legend meta through the use of Ball Lightning. Abby explains why and how.

by: Abigail Welday

1 month ago

True to LSS' mission to "bring people together... through the common language of playing great games", Ayli explores the social depth of playing a TCG together.

by: Ayli Paolucci-MacLean

2 months ago

Our Pro Series support for the Living Legend format continues with a wide look at the field ahead of this weekend's Calling: Chicago.

by: Kevin Brayer

2 months ago

In the opening days of Rosetta, Verdance looked ready to bloom - but autumn came quickly for this sweet summer child. What went wrong?

by: Alex Truell

2 months ago

Eager to get in on the excitement of a new set, my 6-year-old daughter asked to build an Aurora deck - bringing on a host of new challenges.

by: Alex Truell

2 months ago

This summer, I started bringing my 6-year-old to the occasional Armory as a bye-round breaker. The Junior League presents decks streamlined to her level.

by: Alex Truell

3 months ago

From a purely numeric perspective, there are objectively better and worse cards. Any effect beyond damage comes at a cost - but bundling effects can ensure you get value out of them.

by: Alex Truell

3 months ago

With a budget of $50, this series sets out to build Armory decks in the style of LSS' official offerings.

by: Clark Moore

4 months ago

Count Your Blessings was everywhere - a big scary package that could fit into any deck. But is it really all that it was made out to be?

by: Talon Stradley

4 months ago

A brief rundown of Dash I/O's journey from anchoring a dud set to featuring in a meta-breaking Armory Deck.

by: Andrew Henderson

4 months ago

Maybe it's just a Wisconsin thing, or maybe there's something more to this champion of light.

by: Alex Truell

4 months ago

Tyler Horspool's latest build has opened the door to Illusionist for players who aren't interested in wide boards.

by: Alex Truell

5 months ago

Our latest Pro Series article - available to Rathe Times subscribers - lays a foundation for Chane in Living Legend.

by: Kevin Brayer

5 months ago

The Armory Deck has added new tools to aim decks like Sandscour Azalea - a potential meta-hunter in the Mistveil era.

by: Alex Truell

6 months ago