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Riley is ready to admit it: he loves casual Commander. Today he shares his take on a pair of decks: Queen Marchesa and Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis.

Read article here: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/my-commander-decks-tribal-knights-and-four-color-blink/

Max Walsh took down the prestigious Rags to Riches Pauper tournament, and today he provides a detailed guide to the mono-black deck he did it with!

Article:

https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/winning-the-rags-to-riches-pauper-tournament-with-mono-black-beetle/

With Throne of Eldraine, Knights are better than ever - but there's plenty still left in Standard! Today Riley covers Knights both new and old.

Read the article here: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/arena-boys-deck-guide-tribal-knights-and-updates-for-throne-of-eldraine/

"Getting better at Magic" isn't as easy as it sounds – it takes asking yourself the right questions. Brian breaks down some of those today.

Article:

https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/tangible-ways-to-improve-the-5-ws-of-strategy/?_ga=2.208816978.1323107899.1568587347-1103954984.1568341332

New to Arena and hooked? The next step is paper Magic. Reid makes it easy, breaking down the differences in best-of-one and best-of-three play.

Article:

https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/arena-to-paper-the-differences-between-best-of-one-and-best-of-three/?_ga=2.254296776.1323107899.1568587347-1103954984.1568341332

Wizards of the Coast took a risk unbanning Stoneforge Mystic, but with nearly a month of data under his belt, Frank is ready to welcome it with open arms.

Article:

https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/stoneforge-mystic-has-made-modern-a-better-format/?_ga=2.207850194.1323107899.1568587347-1103954984.1568341332

Ephemerate-based engines have taken over in Pauper, but the decks aren't invulnerable. Today Alex highlights some cards that help break up the engine.

Article:

https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/cards-you-should-play-to-get-ahead-in-pauper/?_ga=2.10546164.1323107899.1568587347-1103954984.1568341332

There's always ways to improve, and today Matt lays out concrete steps for players of every skill level. A can't-miss article to level up your game.

Article:

https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/leveling-up-your-game-tips-for-every-step-of-the-way/?_ga=2.14895990.1323107899.1568587347-1103954984.1568341332

With so many new options for post-rotation Standard, Reid is excited to build around one in particular: his preview card Charming Prince!

Article:

https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/throne-of-eldraine-spoiler-spotlight-charming-prince/?_ga=2.48252134.1323107899.1568587347-1103954984.1568341332

Standard Decklist:

Lands

4 x Godless Shrine

4 x Temple of Silence

4 x Scoured Barrens

6 x Plains (331)

5 x Swamp (339)

Creatures 2 x Law-Rune Enforcer 1 x Giant Killer 4 x Healer's Hawk 4 x Ajani's Pridemate 4 x Charming Prince 4 x Bloodthirsty Aerialist 4 x Impassioned Orator   Spells 1 x Dawn of Hope 1 x Ajani's Welcome 2 x Gideon Blackblade 3 x Ajani, Strength of the Pride 2 x Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord 1 x Conclave Tribunal 4 x Nightmare's Thirst

Modern Decklist:

Lands

12 x Snow-Covered Plains 3 x Horizon Canopy 4 x Ghost Quarter 2 x Field of Ruin   Creatures 4 x Giver of Runes 4 x Thraben Inspector 4 x Stoneforge Mystic 4 x Charming Prince 4 x Leonin Arbiter 3 x Thalia, Guardian of Thraben 2 x Militia Bugler 2 x Ranger-Captain of Eos 1 x Flickerwisp   Spells 4 x AEther Vial 1 x Sword of Fire and Ice 1 x Sword of Truth and Justice 1 x Batterskull 4 x Path to Exile   Sideboard 2 x Disenchant 3 x Rest in Peace 1 x Mirran Crusader 1 x Burrenton Forge-Tender 1 x Kor Firewalker 1 x Kataki, War's Wage 3 x Auriok Champion 3 x On Thin Ice  

Throne of Eldraine isn't pulling any punches - there's some extremely powerful cards coming. Riley highlights three that have him scratching his head.

Read the article here: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/three-cards-from-throne-of-eldraine-that-will-change-formats/