Ryan Sainio

@ryansainio

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Fifteen Years of Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers have been getting some new tools and powers over the last five years.

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Umbra Queen — The Return

Kamigawa Neon Dynasty provided suprising support for Ryan’s Kestia, the Cultivator umbra-themed deck.

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Dakkon Blank Borders

Seventh Edition September comes to a close with a Dollar General deck helmed by one of the most popular legends from Legends.

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Top 10 Seventh Edition Art

Who says Seventh Edition downgraded the iconic artworks of early Magic? Not Ryan!

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First Decks and Introductions

Ryan considers the evolution of preconstructed decks designed for learning Magic, starting in 7th Edition.

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The Ib-Complete History of Goblins

The veteran commander from the goblin wars is back on the ballot this year: vote Ib!

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Redeeming Your Losses In Commander

Commander is a format where we lose more often than we win. Learn to make the most of that truth.

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Revisiting the Legends of Commander 2018

The Legends of Commander 2018 made a huge impact on Commander across a wide swath of archetypes.

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Aminatou, Still Defining Fates In 2022

No, it isn’t 2018: Aminatou is getting reprinted in Double Masters 2022!

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Izzet June—Brudiclad and Clones

The second half of Izzet June might look the same as the first, but that’s just the token copies your deck will be spewing out each turn.

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Izzet June—Saheeli and the Cars

Planeswalkers, start your engines!