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Looking to find some lucky charms in Throne of Eldraine Standard? You’ll love Lucky Clover Adventures, presented in detail today by Eric Heumann! Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/articles/lucky-charms-in-standard-a-guide-to-four-color-adventures/

Wizards of the Coast released an announcement detailing fractional invites, and address concerns about how bugs and crashes are handled at Arena events. Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/articles/news-wizards-of-the-coast-details-fractional-invites-clarifies-arena-specific-rules/

Gruul Aggro won Mythic Championship V in the hands of Javier Dominguez, and today Martin shares his list tuned for a post-ban Standard metagame! Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/articles/believe-in-the-cleave-a-guide-to-gruul-aggro-in-standard/

Fresh off his third-place finish at Mythic Championship V, Andrea Mengucci breaks down how he’s adapting his Bant Food deck after the Field of the Dead Ban. Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/articles/taking-bant-food-to-third-place-at-mythic-championship-v/

Pioneer is a completely wide-open format, and Riley is ready to brew. Today he looks at three powerhouse Standard decks from years past to adapt them. Read the article: https://www.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/articles/adapting-three-dominant-standard-decks-for-pioneer/

In a world without Arcum’s Astrolabe, Blue Zoo may be better positioned than ever before. Today Alex provides a full breakdown and sideboard guide. Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/articles/a-guide-to-blue-zoo-in-pauper/

No library is safe from Riley and the Arena Boys today, as they play Turbo Mill with Yarok! Read the article: https://www.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/home/arena-boys-deck-guide-yarok-turbo-mill/

Martin Juza and his testing team played Bant Ramp at Mythic Championship V, which took Stan Cifka to a Top 8 appearance. Read all the about the deck today! Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/home/why-i-played-bant-ramp-at-mythic-championship-v/

With a Standard format newly open to innovation, Riley highlights a sweet brew that has been picking up steam: Golgari Knights! Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/articles/a-guide-to-golgari-knights-in-standard/

Another banlist update, a MagicFest schedule, a new Pioneer format, and a new Mythic Champion with a very familiar face. This is your week in Magic news. Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/articles/news-brief-wizards-announces-pioneer-arcums-astrolabe-and-field-of-the-dead-banned/?_ga=2.154219064.1251004513.1571713629-857503543.1571194400

Few things are more important right now than having a plan for the Golos mirror. Josh provides a highly detailed breakdown of how to stay one step ahead. Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/how-to-win-the-golos-mirror/?_ga=2.87442840.1262097350.1571680898-1381624654.1557779486&_gac=1.208324262.1568302569.EAIaIQobChMInobD187L5AIVENRkCh0LMwxXEAAYASAAEgJwUfD_BwE

Jeskai Snow is the best deck in Pauper, and today Brian has the complete guide you need to crush the Pauper queues with it! Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/a-guide-to-jeskai-snow-in-pauper/?_ga=2.254722696.1602105524.1571327484-1381624654.1557779486&_gac=1.208809510.1568302569.EAIaIQobChMInobD187L5AIVENRkCh0LMwxXEAAYASAAEgJwUfD_BwE

If the deck has Fling in the title, you know it’s going to be a fun one. Don’t miss Riley’s guide to the wild Standard brew the Arena Boys played this week! Read the article: https://www.channelfireball.com/videos/arena-boys-deck-guide-drake-hotline-fling/

What’s more important: playing well, or winning? It’s a tricky question that Will Jonathan looks at today with insight from the game’s best players. Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/prioritize-the-process/?_ga=2.75738901.1825071157.1571194400-857503543.1571194400

Another Un-product, a Mystery Booster, and the small matter of a shift in the Banned and Restricted List update. This is your week in Magic news. Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/beating-golos-with-mono-red-aggro-in-throne-of-eldraine-standard/?_ga=2.206323219.1015742116.1571016799-1103954984.1568341332