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The landscape of competitive Magic has changed, and the future is now. Matt breaks down the changes and offers his take on what it means for Magic. Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/magic-esports-just-leveled-up/?_ga=2.10482997.1212970002.1565578236-508282046.1515468376

Thoralf “Toffel” Severin is more than just an Arena Boy – he’s a Mythic Champion! Today he tells the story of his victory in Barcelona. Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/serious-magic-for-winners-a-mythic-victory-with-tron-in-barcelona/?_ga=2.10440757.1212970002.1565578236-508282046.1515468376

Looking to take down the top two decks in Standard? Today Reid looks at how to do that, and offers a few brews that might do the trick. Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/vampires-and-scapeshift-in-standard-and-how-to-beat-them/?_ga=2.208992402.1212970002.1565578236-508282046.1515468376

Want to smash face on MTG Arena with some giant monsters? Frank has the perfect deck – check out his guide to Gruul Dinosaurs in Standard! Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/standard-deck-guide-gruul-dinosaurs/?_ga=2.243677445.1212970002.1565578236-508282046.1515468376

Milan Bhayana qualified for the Mythic Championship at age 13, one of the youngest to ever do so. Today he shares what the experience was like! Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/qualifying-for-the-mythic-championship-at-13-years-old/?_ga=2.239605123.1212970002.1565578236-508282046.1515468376

There is certainly value to main-decking graveyard hate in Modern, but not every deck can do it. Today Riley highlights a handful that can. Read the article here: https://www.channelfireball.com/videos/the-value-of-maindeck-graveyard-hate-and-the-decks-that-can-pull-it-off/

Why can’t creatures seem to keep up with the spells in Pauper, and why is the barrier to entry so high for them? Alex examines the question. Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/why-creatures-cant-keep-pace-in-pauper/?_ga=2.215823639.1212970002.1565578236-508282046.1515468376

Andrea had the chance to do coverage at a pair of large MCQs last week, and today he shares that experience as well as the best decks from the events! Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/coverage-and-the-best-decks-from-romes-mythic-championship-qualifiers/?_ga=2.7420859.889649507.1565489351-508282046.1515468376

Leylines and mana dorks? Must be time for another episode of Arena Boys? And today's episode features, as always, a sweet brew. Find the article here: https://t.co/jbOIj3CAYI

Matt Sperling talks about the changes that have been shaking up the world of competitive play, and what he’d like to see moving forward after this season of the MPL. Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/the-past-present-and-future-of-competitive-magic/?_ga=2.197381484.296384399.1565125125-508282046.1515468376

Want to know how to beat Scapeshift in Standard on MTG Arena? Andrea has the perfect deck to do just that: Izzet Wizards! Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/updating-standard-izzet-wizards-with-lightning-stormkin/

Will Jonathan is back to help you take your game to the next level. Today, he’s sharing his tips for avoiding some of the most common (and important) mental game mistakes. Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/3-mental-game-mistakes-to-avoid/?_ga=2.211462742.296384399.1565125125-508282046.1515468376

Looking to sleeve up some Angels in Standard? Boros, or Mardu, Angels is back thanks to a few new additions, as Frank details today. Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/mardu-angels-is-now-a-real-standard-deck-with-kaalia-zenith-seeker/?_ga=2.133343821.296384399.1565125125-508282046.1515468376

It’s not just Hogaak – Bob Huang believes there’s more that needs to go to help return Modern to a sense of normalcy. Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/why-faithless-looting-and-allosaurus-rider-should-be-banned-along-with-hogaak/?_ga=2.74714459.898322399.1564967208-508282046.1515468376

Sometimes improving at Magic is all about your mental state when you play. Today sports psychologist Will Jonathan answers reader questions. Article: https://www.channelfireball.com/articles/improving-your-mental-game-your-questions-answered/?_ga=2.140881403.898322399.1564967208-508282046.1515468376