In this solo episode from Mitch, we dive into the NEW standard Magic: Arena metagame, why Mitch is back playing standard again, and we talk about the deck that he is piloting on ladder, Rakdos Midrange.

In this episode:

Brief history on why Mitch is getting back into standard.

Go over the Oct. 12th banned list.

Do a full breakdown of the cards that Mitch is playing in Rakdos Midrange.

Go over a metagame analysis and why Mitch thinks Rakdos Midrange is a good choice right now! 

So what are you waiting for? Take a listen, jump back into standard, and let's jam some games!

Rakdos Midrange (Copy + Import the deck into MTG: Arena!)

Deck

2 Agonizing Remorse (THB) 83

4 Bloodchief's Thirst (ZNR) 94

4 Bonecrusher Giant (ELD) 115

2 Castle Locthwain (ELD) 241

4 Fabled Passage (ELD) 244

2 Hagra Mauling (ZNR) 106

4 Heartless Act (IKO) 91

4 Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger (THB) 221

2 Liliana, Waker of the Dead (M21) 108

4 Magmatic Channeler (ZNR) 148

1 Elspeth's Nightmare (THB) 91

4 Mountain (MIR) 346

1 Murderous Rider (ELD) 97

2 Skyclave Shade (ZNR) 125

2 Shatterskull Smashing (ZNR) 161

2 Spikefield Hazard (ZNR) 166

7 Swamp (MIR) 340

4 Temple of Malice (THB) 247

4 Tymaret Calls the Dead (THB) 118

1 Terror of the Peaks (M21) 164

Sideboard

2 Duress (M20) 97

1 Elspeth's Nightmare (THB) 91

3 Extinction Event (IKO) 88

1 Mazemind Tome (M21) 232

2 Ox of Agonas (THB) 147

3 Scorching Dragonfire (M21) 158

3 Soul-Guide Lantern (THB) 237