Quiet Speculation

Modern has finally achieved critical mass... of legends! Mox Amber holds together a five-color pile that can grind out anything with its top-down engine focus. quietspeculation.com/2023/07/i-put-…

This week Rob rekindles his love for old-school control as he analyzes looping in LTR. Find out how to build the deck that might be the best in the format. quietspeculation.com/2023/07/a-begi…

We know black is powerful, but when are we supposed to go green in LTR? Rob talks about the differences in the colors and what green can offer you. quietspeculation.com/2023/07/the-be…

The One Ring is driving the metagame changes in Modern. However, the impact isn't particularly high, and the card's power remains unclear says @OutsidedInsight. quietspeculation.com/2023/07/june-2…

The Reserved List isn't going anywhere. Could Wizards modify the list so they can have their cake and eat it too? @ComeauPaulJ shares his thoughts on the subject. quietspeculation.com/2023/07/reserv…

The One Ring is the most impactful Modern card in a long time. @ExpeditionMap covers the best ways to both play and beat the shining newcomer. quietspeculation.com/2023/07/the-ne…

The June Modern Metagame Update is here. New additions have stirred Modern's mostly stagnant metagame, but that might not be permanent. @OutsidedInsight has the details. quietspeculation.com/2023/07/june-2…

This week @LessAlex shares with us a brand new face in the Pioneer metagame: Boros Pia Aggro! Is it a flash in the pan, or here to stay as a top-tier strategy? quietspeculation.com/2023/07/faces-…

While the quest for The One Ring may be over, @sigfig8 doesn’t believe that means a death knell is merited for Tales of Middle Earth collector boosters just yet. quietspeculation.com/2023/07/prospe…

Every Limited format holds a lesson. LTR's is about sequencing. This week, Rob considers optimizing sequencing in LTR Draft, especially with The Ring and amass. quietspeculation.com/2023/06/the-ri…

This week David S. looks at specs based on legends from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth that will make a splash in Commander. What makes a good buy? quietspeculation.com/2023/06/where-…

@OutsidedInsight explains why Vintage on Magic Online is way underplayed, offering a crash course on its rules of engagement. Be warned: here there be dragons. quietspeculation.com/2023/06/a-diff…

This week @LessAlex shares a new deck sweeping the Pioneer format: Izzet Zoomer Drakes. Read about it, and don't forget to watch the companion video on YouTube! quietspeculation.com/2023/06/zoom-z…

Tales of Middle Earth is not Standard-legal, but its power level is low like that of a Core Set. With that in mind, how much should draft booster boxes cost? @sigfig8 investigates. quietspeculation.com/2023/06/tales-…

It's not that Jeskai is bad, but Rob's found the wedge operates a bit differently than expected. Meanwhile, red continues to over-perform in LTR Draft. quietspeculation.com/2023/06/the-se…

This weekend we experienced Tales of Middle Earth and its effect on Legacy. @ExpeditionMap takes us through what we saw in Baltimore before looking at what comes next. quietspeculation.com/2023/06/how-mi…

@OutsidedInsight used the MTGO All-Access Pass to extensively test Pioneer, finding closure on Rakdos, disappointment with Greasefang, and renewed faith in Spirits. quietspeculation.com/2023/06/pionee…

This week @LessAlex shares with us the power of an emerging deck in Pioneer: Azorius Lotus Control! What does this deck have to offer over traditional Control? quietspeculation.com/2023/06/strict…

Do you know the odds of opening the serialized 001/001 The One Ring? They’re quite long, so is the gamble itself why the ring tempts @sigfig8 so much? quietspeculation.com/2023/06/the-ri…

This week David S. provides some ideas on how Wizards of the Coast can save the Standard format. quietspeculation.com/2023/06/how-wi…