Canlander Archetypes: Aggro
Aggro decks have had a place in magic for almost as long as the game has existed. From the original Jackal Pup and Savannah Lions decks of the 90s and 00s all the way up to today’s Ragavan and Thalia decks, aggro decks have been the primary bar that any Canlander brew has to clear… Read More »Canlander Archetypes: Aggro
The Initiative: One Year On
It’s rare in eternal formats, and especially Canadian Highlander, for decks to be built around a singlemechanic. Some have tried making Dredge decks work and arguably blue decks these days areprimarily built around Delve but no mechanic has had more impact on the format in its history thanthe Initiative. This ‘made for Commander’ mechanic shook… Read More »The Initiative: One Year On
Monday August 2nd. 4-0 BUGW Spellseeker. The Dad Noel run-back.
Deck list: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/bugw-spellseeker/?cb=1628013811 Changed the deck a lot from last week, cut the cards that performed like shit and added a full suite of white cards. The meta has been really creature and very red lately so I wanted to adjust for that a bit as well, also I wanted to play with my beta… Read More »Monday August 2nd. 4-0 BUGW Spellseeker. The Dad Noel run-back.
Monday Win, 4-0 With BUG Spellseeker.
Decklist: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/bug-spellseeker/?cb=1627411499 RD 1 Medium Red 2-0 G1: I play T2 Oko on the play against red. G2: This game is a lot closer, he nearly has lethalbut the follow is a bit shy and I take infinite turns whenhe taps out for a dragon. RD 2 Medium Red 2-1 Finals opponent from last Monday… Read More »Monday Win, 4-0 With BUG Spellseeker.
Monday July 19th with 4C Pod 4-1, loss in finals.
I tried to remember everything as best as I can but if I played you and it was different fire away what really happened in the comments, I think its close enoughto show the choices and tactics in the games. Decklist: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/4c-pod-finals-july-192021/?cb=1626828149 RD 1 4c lands 2-0 Game one: He wins the dice roll after… Read More »Monday July 19th with 4C Pod 4-1, loss in finals.
June 22nd, 2020 – Points Changes & Watch List Changes
Changes Effective June 22nd, 2020: Spellseeker increased from 1 point to 2 points Tainted Pact increased from 0 points to 1 point (ADDED) Flash decreased from 6 points to 5 points In addition, several changes have been made to the Watch List, available here Explanations and justifications for these changes will be posted shortly.
Rules Update: June 11th, 2020
June 11th, 2020 Rules Update On June 10th, 2020, Wizards of the Coast released a statement on Depictions of Racism and Cultural Insensitivity in Magic (linked above), which included the banning of the following cards from constructed play: Cleanse Crusade Imprison Invoke Prejudice Jihad Pradesh Gypsies Stone-Throwing Devils Efforts made to foster an inclusive environment… Read More »Rules Update: June 11th, 2020
Rules Update: May 18th, 2020
May 18th, 2020 Rules Update “Lurrus of the Dream-Den”, a new companion card from Ikoria, has been banned in Vintage. Across the history of the format, we’ve used the Vintage banned list to help clarify format rules. Prior to today, “the Vintage banned list” was more or less a convenient way of consolidating: – “Ante”… Read More »Rules Update: May 18th, 2020
March 2nd, 2020 – Points Changes
Changes Effective March 2nd, 2020: Price of Progress increased from 0 points to 1 point (ADDED) Time Walk increased from 6 points to 7 points Underworld Breach increased from 0 points to 1 point (ADDED) Wishclaw Talisman increased from 0 points to 1 point (ADDED) Yawgmoth’s Will increased from 1 points to 2 points Stoneforge… Read More »March 2nd, 2020 – Points Changes
December 16th, 2019 – Points Changes
Changes Effective December 16th, 2019: Strip Mine increased from 2 points to 3 points Time Vault increased from 6 points to 7 points Yawgmoth’s Will increased from 0 points to 1 point (ADDED) Enlightened Tutor decreased from 1 point to 0 points (REMOVED) Summoner’s Pact decreased from 2 points to 1 point Tinker decreased from… Read More »December 16th, 2019 – Points Changes
Top 10 Canadian Highlander Cards of 2019
As another year of magic comes to a close, I thought I would reflect back on the year through the lens of Canadian Highlander and discuss what I think are the best cards printed over the course of the past year. Honourable Mentions: Questing Beast They somehow managed to fit 3 keyword and 3… Read More »Top 10 Canadian Highlander Cards of 2019
September 9th, 2019 – Points Changes & Justifications
Changes Effective September 9th, 2019: Crop Rotation increased from 0 points to 1 point (ADDED) Demonic Ttuor increased from 3 points to 4 points Mana Crypt increased from 3 points to 4 points Sol Ring increased from 3 points to 4 points Before we dive into card specific justifications, I want to stress the… Read More »September 9th, 2019 – Points Changes & Justifications