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Azalea's
New Arsenal:
Why Sandscour
is a Great
Bow

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

2 years ago

Expansion sets offer new cards for every class, presenting a deckbuilding challenge: how do you integrate and adapt the new hotness with your old standbys?

by: Alex Truell

2 years ago

Steven Young goes down the rabbit hole with a Brainstorm deck that might crown Kano as the meme king of Flesh and Blood.

by: Steven Young

2 years ago

Jumpstart your deckbuilding as we examine Dynasty's Runeblade card pool through the lenses of Chane, Briar, and Viserai.

by: Kevin Brayer & Mark Chamberlain

2 years ago

Clay explains the theory behind Michael Hamilton's Worlds-winning deck and shows you how to put it to use in your own play

by: Mark Chamberlain & Clay DeAngelis

2 years ago

While Flesh and Blood’s card pool is still relatively shallow, there are clearly some diamonds in the rough waiting to be mined and refined.

by: Rhea Adams

3 years ago

Consider your weapon in light of the role it plays in your deck's central strategy.

by: Alex Truell

3 years ago

Chane continues to make his presence felt in the Blitz format, and Kevin's here to remind you why.

by: Kevin Brayer

3 years ago

Parker Brown has a decklist that pushes Dromai aggressively- but holds a defensive sideboard just in case.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Parker Brown

3 years ago

In the wake of Nationals season, casual players are inundated with honed, competitive decklists to base their builds on. But when it comes time to put your own spin on that Top 8 deck, how can you be sure you're not undercutting everything that made it successful?

by: Alex Truell & Will Reinhardt

3 years 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.

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

3 years ago

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.

by: Tim Bierholz

3 years ago

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

by: Jacob Wielgus & Will Reinhardt

3 years ago

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

by: Tim Bierholz

3 years ago

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.

by: Kevin Brayer

3 years ago

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.

by: Alex Truell

3 years ago

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

by: Kiki Labad

3 years ago

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.

by: Frank Hung

3 years ago