When considering picking up a new deck, it's worth asking a few questions. "Are the Legendaries important?“ "How cheap is it to build this hero?“ "Is the deck viable on a budget?“ Our Budget Builds series aims to put you on a competitive playing field without a big financial investment.

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

With a recent showcase at The Calling: Singapore, the hybrid Mechanologist engine is ready for action.

Sideboarding is a topic worthy of in-depth discussion, but the most common interactions tend to be fairly high level. Kevin breaks it down to the core concepts to get you started.

I'm not saying Azalea's the next meta hero. But if you've been waiting for her moment, the competitive landscape has never looked more favorable.

Dash has the capability to respond to any matchup, if you know how to.

Fai, Rising Rebellion, is one of Uprising’s hottest new heroes; and while he may seem like a straightforward aggro deck, there is plenty to consider.

Dromai has been making a strong impression in the early Uprising tournament scene, but her playstyle is anything but intuitive. Kevin offers a core understanding of Dromai's strategy to work from no matter which build you pursue.

Entering competitive tournaments doesn't have to mean you set aside your favorite hero. Alex shares his tips on honing your skills and refining your deck to pilot your main into any field.

Chane's access to banished power pushed him to the forefront of competitive play, earning him the title of Living Legend. Learn how to harness the power of the shadows.

Channel Mount Heroic has become the new standard for Briar. Parker Brown explains how we got there, and if Briar retains the highland going into Uprising.

The very premise of a Commoner format determines that it should not be hard to acquire any cards. Here are some staples you should be considering every time you build a deck.

At this point, Belittle/Minnowism is an established Chane staple. So why did I pull it from my Pro Tour list? Sometimes you need to challenge conventional wisdom.

After a strong showing in the recent ProQuest series, Viserai was poised to be a top contender for the upcoming Pro Tour. However, the recent suspension of Bloodsheath Skeleta- a core card for both aggressive and control-oriented Viserai playstyles- has thrown the classic Runeblade hero for a loop.

Card evaluation is a key skill in TCGs- one that takes center stage at a new set's release. Michael Hamilton shares his own method of card evaluation, a formula based on the value of a card in each of its possible roles.

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

Make the most of your playtesting by going into it with a plan and knowing what questions you'd like to answer.