Faithless Brewing MTG: Modern and Pioneer for the Spike Rogue
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Season 13, Episode 18: Modern State of the Format (March-April 2022)
In the last few years the Modern format has experienced more severe changes than at any point in the past. For the constant player, this has been progressive in nature and exciting to follow (even if expensive and a tad overwhelming). However, the brisk pace of change is more challenging for casual Modern fans or people coming back after a break.
Today on Faithless Brewing we are responding to the most common questions we got during our last mailbag episode: “How can I get started in Modern?” and “How do I get back into the format after a break?"
This episode is intended to be a resource not only for new and returning Modern players, but also for anyone seeking a broader understanding of the top tier meta and the best decks after the Lurrus ban.
Our goal is to provide a clear idea of the strategies the most popular decks are employing, the key cards they utilize, and (more importantly for our beloved spike rogues) how to play around them. We cover a dozen top decks and give our best gameplay and sideboarding advice for tackling the meta.
So, is it possible to get back into the loop after being away from it? Absolutely yes! We hope this format guide is a stepping stone for anyone that needs it and can help kickstart your journey (back) into Modern.
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S13E18 Decklists and Timestamps
Tier 1
[7:48] 4c Omnath, 4c Yorion, Money Pile
[17:58] Living End, "Grieving End"
[25:27] Izzet Murktide
[37:19] Hammer Time
[46:06] Grixis Death's Shadow, Grixis Shadow, "GDS"
Tier 1.5
[50:14] UW Control, Azorius Control
[58:32] Boros Burn
[1:02:03] Mono Green Tron
[1:05:58] Temur Rhinos, Footfalls, "Crashcade"
[1:13:52] Amulet Titan
Tier 2
[1:22:14] Esper Reanimator
[1:28:07] Indomitable Creativity, 4c Creativity
[1:32:56] Golgari Yawgmoth
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Set Review: Outlaws of Thunder Junction in Modern and Pioneer
Proft for Profit: 5-0 Brews with Proft's Eidetic Memory & The Enigma Jewel
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Archdruid's Charm: Fifth Mode Is the Charm
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Only Murders in the Manor: Set Review, Part 2 (Modern & Pioneer)
Full Set Review: The Best of Murders at Karlov Manor, Part 1
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