Omnimon is the fusion of WarGreymon and MetalGarurumon — the iconic DNA digivolution that closes the Agumon and Gabumon lines. It first appeared in BT-01: Booster New Evolution and has since been printed in BT-05, BT-13, BT-17, BT-22, and other sets. Each version offers different effects: board wipe, Blitz, Blocker, or Royal Knight payoffs. We're not telling you to buy or sell — we're laying out why Omnimon matters and what to expect.

Omnimon across the sets

BT-01 Omnimon — When digivolving, choose an opponent's Digimon and delete all of their Digimon with that name. When attacking, return a level 6 from underneath to hand to unsuspend. Classic finisher. BT-05 Omnimon — Blitz, unsuspend on digivolve, and protection by trashing a level 6 from underneath. BT-17 Omnimon ACE — Blast DNA Digivolve from hand, Raid, Blocker, and a mass bounce-plus-delete on DNA digivolve. Newer sets keep adding tools.

<figure style="margin: 24px 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center;">
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 <figcaption style="font-size: 0.9rem; color: #e7d79c; margin-top: 12px; opacity: 0.95;">Omnimon — BT-01. The original DNA evolution finisher.</figcaption>
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Collecting and play

Red and Blue (or Red/Black, Red/White) decks that run the Greymon and Garurumon lines want Omnimon as a finisher. Alternate arts and SEC printings command premiums. BT-01 is the original; BT-05 has multiple alternate arts; BT-17 Omnimon ACE is the newest power spike. Check TCGPlayer or your preferred marketplace for current Omnimon prices. We're not telling you to buy or sell — we're giving you the context. May your DNA digivolutions resolve and your Omnimon close games.

Omnimon — the DNA evolution that closes the Greymon-Garurumon line

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 <img src="https://images.digimoncard.io/images/cards/BT1-010.jpg" alt="Agumon — BT-01, a staple in many starter and structure builds" style="max-width: 320px; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;" />
 <figcaption style="font-size: 0.9rem; color: #e7d79c; margin-top: 12px; opacity: 0.95;">Agumon — BT-01. The Rookie at the heart of many starter and Red builds.</figcaption>
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Digimon Card Game has several entry points: starter decks, structure decks, and special products like the Tamer's Evolution Box. If you're new to the game or helping someone get in, here's how these products work and what to expect. We're not telling you to buy or sell — we're laying out the options.

Starter decks

Starter decks are pre-built 50-card decks (plus a few extras) focused on a single color or theme. They include a mix of Digimon, Tamers, and Option cards. Two players can buy two starters and play out of the box. They're designed for learning — not for competitive play — but they're a low-cost way to understand the rules and mechanics.

Structure decks and special products

Structure decks offer a more complete 50-card core, often with new cards and reprints. Products like the Tamer's Evolution Box or Dual Revolution Starter Decks (Data Squad and Beatbreak!) provide multiple decks or upgrade paths. Some structure decks include format staples; check the card list before you buy.

Booster boxes

For building custom decks, booster boxes are the main product. Each set has a different theme and card pool. BT-24 Time Stranger, EX-11 Dawn of Liberator, and other recent sets define the current meta. If you need specific cards, singles are usually more efficient than cracking. If you want to draft or explore a set, booster boxes are the path. Check your LGS or major retailers for current Digimon product availability. We're not telling you to buy or sell — we're giving you the framework. Happy evolving.

Digimon starter decks and entry products — how to get into the game

Lorcana supports more than constructed play. Draft and sealed events use booster packs to build a deck on the spot: you open packs, pick cards, and play. If you've only ever played with a prebuilt or netdecked list, draft and sealed are a great way to see the game from a different angle. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.

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 <img src="https://lorcana-api.com/images/ariel/on_human_legs/ariel-on_human_legs-large.png" alt="Ariel — On Human Legs, The First Chapter" style="max-width: 320px; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;" />
 <figcaption style="font-size: 0.9rem; color: #e7d79c; margin-top: 12px; opacity: 0.95;">Ariel — On Human Legs. A classic pick in draft and sealed from The First Chapter.</figcaption>
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How Lorcana draft works

In draft, players sit in a pod and open three booster packs one at a time. For each pack, you pick one card and pass the rest. By the end, you've chosen 45 cards and build a 40-card deck (plus ink). You need to balance characters, actions, and songs — and stay in two inks (or one) so your deck actually casts spells. Draft rewards knowing the set: which cards are strong in limited, which support which ink, and how to close games with a smaller card pool.

Sealed play

In sealed, each player gets a fixed number of packs (often six), opens them all, and builds a 40-card deck from that pool. No passing — you're on your own. Sealed is easier to run at stores because it doesn't require a pod structure. Your card pool is random, so you work with what you get. Same idea as draft: two inks (or one), enough characters and removal, and a plan to win before you run out of gas.

What to bring and what to expect

Bring sleeves (often 40+ for the deck), a way to track lore (dice or a notepad), and a positive attitude. Stores may provide basic lands/ink if needed — check with the organizer. Prizes vary: more packs, promos, or store credit. We're not telling you to buy or sell — we're giving you the lowdown. Try a draft or sealed event once; you might find you prefer building on the fly. May your ink run true.

Lorcana draft and sealed play — what to expect

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 <img src="https://lorcana-api.com/images/ariel/on_human_legs/ariel-on_human_legs-large.png" alt="Lorcana character — Elsa appears in every set from TFC to Ursula's Return" style="max-width: 320px; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;" />
 <figcaption style="font-size: 0.9rem; color: #e7d79c; margin-top: 12px; opacity: 0.95;">Lorcana's character chase runs from Ariel to Elsa to Ursula. Elsa is in every set.</figcaption>
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Elsa has appeared in every Lorcana set so far. She's a fan favorite, and her cards span multiple ink colors and strategies. Enchanted (full-art, alternate-art) versions are among the most expensive Lorcana cards. Regular printings see play in competitive lists. We're not telling you to buy or sell — we're laying out the Elsa landscape and what drives value.

Elsa across the sets

The First Chapter, Rise of the Floodborn, Into the Inklands, and Ursula's Return each have Elsa cards. Different versions support different strategies: questing, removal, board control. Amber and Steel are common Elsa colors. Snow Queen theming ties her to control and value-oriented play.

Enchanted chase

Enchanted Elsa cards are the binder trophies. Pull rates are low — roughly one Enchanted per two boxes — and character popularity drives demand. Elsa Enchanted from early sets commands the highest prices. Newer sets have their own Enchanted Elsa printings.

Play and collect

If you need Elsa for a deck, regular printings are available at lower prices. If you're collecting, Enchanted is the chase. Check TCGPlayer or your preferred marketplace for current Elsa prices across sets and rarities. We're not telling you to buy or sell — we're giving you the map. May your quests be swift and your Enchanted pulls be legendary.

Lorcana Elsa cards — Enchanted chase and Amber/Steel staples

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 <img src="https://lorcana-api.com/images/ariel/on_human_legs/ariel-on_human_legs-large.png" alt="Ariel — On Human Legs (TFC-001), card one in The First Chapter" style="max-width: 320px; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;" />
 <figcaption style="font-size: 0.9rem; color: #e7d79c; margin-top: 12px; opacity: 0.95;">Ariel — On Human Legs. Card #1 in The First Chapter.</figcaption>
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The First Chapter was the inaugural Disney Lorcana set. It introduced the ink system, questing, and the core mechanics. Ariel — On Human Legs (TFC-001) was card number one. The set had a notorious print shortage at launch — product sold out, prices spiked, and Ravensburger eventually increased print runs. Today, The First Chapter is more available, but early printings and sealed product still carry collector interest. We're not telling you to buy or sell — we're laying out the set and what to expect.

What The First Chapter contains

204 cards across six ink colors. Enchanted (full-art) versions of key characters. Staples like Ariel, Elsa, and Mickey in various forms. The set defined Lorcana's mechanical baseline — ink, quest, challenge, support. Cards from TFC remain relevant in competitive play; reprints in later sets have given some cards additional availability.

Sealed and singles

Booster boxes, starter decks, and gift sets were the main products. Reprint runs improved supply; you can find The First Chapter product at better availability and price than at launch. If you need specific cards, singles are usually cheaper than cracking. If you want sealed for drafting or collecting, check current market prices. We're not telling you to buy or sell — we're giving you the context. Happy questing.

Lorcana The First Chapter — collector guide and sealed value

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 <img src="https://lorcana-api.com/images/ariel/on_human_legs/ariel-on_human_legs-large.png" alt="Lorcana — Ursula's Return brought new mechanics and Encanto" style="max-width: 320px; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;" />
 <figcaption style="font-size: 0.9rem; color: #e7d79c; margin-top: 12px; opacity: 0.95;">Ursula's Return — Sing Together, Alternate Shift, and Encanto characters.</figcaption>
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Ursula's Return is the fourth Disney Lorcana set — the "grand finale" of the game's first year. It brought new mechanics, new characters, and the first appearance of Encanto in the TCG. If you're building Lorcana decks or collecting, Ursula's Return is a set to understand. We're not telling you to buy or sell — we're laying out the mechanics and what drives value.

New mechanics

Sing Together — Characters can exert to sing songs for free if their combined ink costs match the song's cost. That enables multi-character sing lines and opens new combo angles. Alternate Shift — Deploy characters by discarding cards instead of paying ink. Tactical flexibility for shift-heavy strategies.

Key characters and themes

Ursula in multiple forms — villain focus. Encanto debuts: Bruno, Mirabel, Julieta, Dolores, Luisa. Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey and Yen Sid from Fantasia. The set has 204 numbered cards plus 18 Enchanted alternate arts (3 per ink color). Enchanted cards are the chase — roughly one per two boxes on average.

Product and sealed

Ursula's Return comes in booster boxes (24 packs), Illumineer's Troves, starter decks, and the Deep Trouble cooperative box. Prices vary by retailer. If you need specific cards, singles are usually cheaper than cracking. If you want to draft or chase Enchanted cards, booster boxes are the path. Check your LGS or major retailers for current Ursula's Return availability. We're not telling you to buy or sell — we're giving you the structure. Happy questing.

Lorcana Ursula's Return — set mechanics, Sing Together, and chase cards

Magic: The Gathering is more than a game. It's thirty years of illustrated worlds, iconic characters, and a community that plays in living rooms, at local game stores, and on the biggest competitive stages. If you've ever wanted to live a bit more in that world — as a wallpaper, a playmat, or just a deeper dive into where the art and events live online — here's a guided tour of links and resources that go beyond the card frame.

Why look beyond the cards?

Card art is printed small. The same illustration that appears on a 2.5" × 3.5" card often exists as a full painting or digital piece, and seeing it at size changes how you experience it. Playmats, wallpapers, and event coverage turn that art and that community into something you can use every day. Whether you're building a Commander deck, following the Pro Tour, or just love the visuals, these resources are worth bookmarking.

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 <img src="https://cards.scryfall.io/art_crop/back/f/6/f6cd7465-9dd0-473c-ac5e-dd9e2f22f5f6.jpg?1631050188" alt="The Prismatic Bridge — art by Johannes Voss (Kaldheim)" style="max-width: 100%; width: 640px; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);" />
 <figcaption style="font-size: 0.9rem; color: #e7d79c; margin-top: 12px; opacity: 0.95;">The Prismatic Bridge — art by Johannes Voss. One of the most iconic pieces in modern Magic; it shines as a wallpaper or playmat.</figcaption>
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High-resolution art and wallpapers

For desktop and phone wallpapers, two hubs stand out. <a href="https://www.mtgpics.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MTGPics.com</a> is a long-running database of Magic card art: you can browse by set, artist, or card name and find high-resolution images suitable for backgrounds. <a href="https://draftsim.com/mtg-wallpaper/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DraftSim's MTG wallpaper roundup</a> curates dozens of standout pieces — from Seb McKinnon's dreamlike Soulherder and Promise of Tomorrow to the vibrant Bitterblossom by Rebecca Guay, Chain Lightning, and the Theros gods — with direct links to large images. Many of these are the same art you see on cards, but at a size that does them justice.

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 <img src="https://cards.scryfall.io/art_crop/front/b/9/b9640cbf-b016-410e-9eff-e8924883517b.jpg?1673147456" alt="Bitterblossom — art by Rebecca Guay" style="max-width: 100%; width: 560px; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);" />
 <figcaption style="font-size: 0.9rem; color: #e7d79c; margin-top: 12px; opacity: 0.95;">Bitterblossom — Rebecca Guay. Lorwyn's faeries in violet and fuchsia; a fan favorite for wallpapers and playmats.</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://cards.scryfall.io/art_crop/front/5/0/50bc0f5b-7421-45b9-af85-86dd9821b7d8.jpg?1631235570" alt="Soulherder — art by Seb McKinnon" style="max-width: 100%; width: 560px; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);" />
 <figcaption style="font-size: 0.9rem; color: #e7d79c; margin-top: 12px; opacity: 0.95;">Soulherder — Seb McKinnon. A black hole, clouds, and cosmic scale; one of the most requested pieces for wallpapers.</figcaption>
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Playmats — art you play on

Playmats turn card art into your gaming surface. <a href="https://www.originalmagicart.store/collections/official-magic-playmats" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Original Magic Art</a> sells official playmats featuring classic and current art — from Gaea's Cradle to newer set pieces. <a href="https://www.artofmtg.com/mtg-set/playmats/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Art of MTG</a> catalogs playmat art by set and event (e.g. Grand Prix and Game Day promos), so you can see what's been printed and track down designs you like. If you're after a specific card's art on a mat, checking both the official store and your local game store or major retailers will cover most options.

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 <img src="https://cards.scryfall.io/art_crop/front/1/f/1fa48620-4c3d-4f75-be1f-c12c4aa59f51.jpg?1631531828" alt="Golos, Tireless Pilgrim — art by Joseph Meehan" style="max-width: 100%; width: 560px; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);" />
 <figcaption style="font-size: 0.9rem; color: #e7d79c; margin-top: 12px; opacity: 0.95;">Golos, Tireless Pilgrim — Joseph Meehan. Landscape and wanderer; another piece that translates beautifully to playmat size.</figcaption>
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Events and coverage — the Pro Tour and beyond

Competitive Magic has a home online. <a href="https://magic.gg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">magic.gg</a> is the official hub for Pro Tour and World Championship coverage: schedules, results, decklists, and articles. Recent events like <a href="https://magic.gg/events/pro-tour-edge-of-eternities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pro Tour Edge of Eternities</a> and <a href="https://magic.gg/news/day-two-highlights-at-pro-tour-edge-of-eternities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">day-two highlights</a> give you a written and visual sense of the tournament — who's playing what, how the meta shook out, and the kind of preparation that goes into the top tables. If you want to see the game at its most tuned and the community at its most focused, magic.gg is where to start. <a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/news" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wizards' official news</a> rounds out product announcements, format updates, and organized play.

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 <img src="https://cards.scryfall.io/art_crop/front/0/c/0ccffa9d-8896-4364-bc5c-37592d2714f9.jpg?1608908938" alt="Promise of Tomorrow — art by Seb McKinnon" style="max-width: 100%; width: 560px; height: auto; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);" />
 <figcaption style="font-size: 0.9rem; color: #e7d79c; margin-top: 12px; opacity: 0.95;">Promise of Tomorrow — Seb McKinnon. Sunset, souls, and atmosphere; another wallpaper staple from Commander Legends.</figcaption>
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Card data and art — Scryfall

When you need to look up a card, see its printings, or grab a clean crop of the art (no frame), <a href="https://scryfall.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Scryfall</a> is the standard. Every card has multiple image sizes, including an art crop — just the illustration, no text box or border — which is what we've used for the images in this piece. Scryfall's API and site are used by deckbuilders, content creators, and tools across the community. If you're building a custom playmat or wallpaper and want to reference the exact art from a given printing, Scryfall is where you get it.

Bringing it together

Magic's art and community don't stop at the card. Wallpapers from MTGPics and DraftSim, playmats from Original Magic Art and your LGS, and event coverage from magic.gg and Wizards give you more ways to live in the game. We're not telling you to buy anything — we're giving you the map. Bookmark what you like, support artists and official channels when you can, and enjoy the hobby from the table to the screen.

The world of Magic beyond the cards — art, playmats, events, and where to find them

Commander preconstructed decks are one of the best entry points into the format — and sometimes a source of cards that explode in value. When a precon includes a card with no other printings, that card can spike once the product sells out. Fierce Guardianship is the classic example: free counter if you control your commander, printed first in Ikoria Commander 2020, then reprinted in Commander Masters. We're not calling a top or a bottom — we're laying out how precon value works and why reprints matter.

How precon value works

Precons are sold at a fixed MSRP (or street price). The value of the cards inside can exceed that price if the deck contains chase cards with few or no reprints. Fierce Guardianship, Dockside Extortionist, Jeska's Will, and Deflecting Swat all started as precon-exclusive or precon-heavy cards. Demand from Commander players pushed prices up; supply was limited to the precon print run. Reprints in Masters sets, Secret Lairs, or other products increase supply and often lower prices — at least until demand catches up again.

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 <img src="https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/7/f7f3dd95-bd14-4e0f-a388-444f9cf1b0dc.jpg?1767727540" alt="Fierce Guardianship — Commander Masters" style="max-width: 320px; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;" />
 <figcaption style="font-size: 0.9rem; color: #e7d79c; margin-top: 12px; opacity: 0.95;">Fierce Guardianship — precon all-star, now with a Commander Masters reprint.</figcaption>
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What to look for in precons

When a new Commander product drops, check for: (1) brand-new cards with no other printings, (2) cards that slot into popular strategies, and (3) free or highly efficient spells. The "free if you control your commander" cycle from Ikoria — Fierce Guardianship, Deflecting Swat, Deadly Rollick, etc. — are the template. Precons from Lorwyn Eclipsed, Duskmourn, and other recent sets may have their own sleepers. We're not telling you to buy precons as investments — we're saying that understanding which cards are precon-only or precon-heavy helps you decide when to buy singles vs. sealed.

Bottom line

Fierce Guardianship got a Commander Masters reprint; supply improved. The chart below shows the CMM printing. If you need a copy for a deck, check current listings. If you're evaluating a precon, add up the value of the key cards and compare to the sealed price. We're not telling you to buy or sell — we're giving you the framework. Happy commanding.

Commander precon value — Fierce Guardianship, free spells, and when reprints matter

Every drafter and box cracker hits the same wall: bulk. Commons and uncommons pile up. Most are worth pennies; some are worth a bit more. You're not going to get rich selling bulk, but you can clear space, get store credit, or turn it into something you actually want. Here's how to think about it and where to take it.

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 <img src="https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/a/6a0b230b-d391-4998-a3f7-7b158a0ec2cd.jpg?1731652605" alt="Llanowar Elves — a common that often ends up in bulk" style="max-width: 320px; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;" />
 <figcaption style="font-size: 0.9rem; color: #e7d79c; margin-top: 12px; opacity: 0.95;">Llanowar Elves — printed in almost every core set. The kind of common that piles up when you crack packs.</figcaption>
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What counts as bulk?

Bulk usually means commons and uncommons (and sometimes bulk rares) that don't have meaningful single-card value. A card that's $0.10 on TCGPlayer is still "bulk" for most dealers — they're buying by the pound or the thousand, not by the single. Before you dump everything, pull anything that might be worth more than a quarter. Use Scryfall or TCGPlayer to spot uncommons and rares that see play in Commander or Pioneer; those can be worth selling as singles or trading. The rest is bulk.

Where to move bulk

Local game stores often buy bulk at a fixed rate — e.g. $3–5 per thousand commons/uncommons. Rates vary; call ahead. Some stores only want certain sets or only take bulk with a minimum quantity. Large retailers (e.g. buylists) sometimes buy bulk in huge volumes. Trading works if you find a player or store that wants to fill a set or build a cube — you trade bulk for a smaller number of higher-value cards. Donation is an option: schools, libraries, or youth programs sometimes want bulk for teaching or casual play. We're not telling you to buy or sell — we're giving you options.

Practical tips

Sort by set if the buyer wants it. Keep cards in decent condition — damaged bulk is harder to move. If you're mailing bulk, weight and shipping cost matter; local is often easier. And again: skim the good stuff first. That "bulk rare" might be a $2 Commander card. Check the list, then move the rest. May your binders stay organized and your bulk find a new home.

How to sell or trade your MTG bulk

Pioneer in early 2026 is a tale of Izzet at the top and a diverse field beneath it. Izzet Prowess and Izzet Lessons — the latter featuring Vivi Ornitier and the Lessons package from Avatar: The Last Airbender — lead the metagame on MTG Arena and in paper. Monastery Swiftspear still does the work in Prowess; Accumulate Wisdom, Firebending Lesson, and other Lessons power the alternative build. We're not calling a top or a bottom — we're laying out what's winning and what to expect.

Top of the metagame

Izzet Prowess runs Monastery Swiftspear, Stormchaser's Talent, Monstrous Rage, and a pile of cheap spells. Swing with prowess creatures, pump them, close fast. Izzet Lessons swaps some of that for the Lessons package: Firebending Lesson, Iroh's Demonstration, and payoffs like Artist's Talent. Both decks share a core of red and blue cantrips and removal; the difference is whether you lean into classic prowess or the Lessons engine. On MTG Arena, Lessons has posted strong numbers; in paper and on Magic Online, Prowess and Lessons both see play.

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 <img src="https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/e/8/e8b9d59d-bac9-4092-901e-2b861c186868.jpg?1673147867" alt="Monastery Swiftspear — Double Masters 2022" style="max-width: 320px; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;" />
 <figcaption style="font-size: 0.9rem; color: #e7d79c; margin-top: 12px; opacity: 0.95;">Monastery Swiftspear — the one-drop that powers Izzet Prowess.</figcaption>
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The rest of the field

Azorius Control, Selesnya Collected Company, Greasefang variants, and black midrange (fueled by Unholy Annex and removal) all find success in Pioneer Challenges and RCQs. The format is diverse — no single deck dominates. Badgermole Cub had its moment in Standard; Pioneer has its own rhythm. Lotus Field combo, Amalia (where legal), and other strategies round out the field. If you're building for Pioneer, expect to face Izzet early and often; have a plan for prowess, Lessons, and the control and midrange decks that prey on them.

What to watch

Wizards took action in Pioneer last November; the format has improved since. We're keeping an eye on Lessons — if it continues to overperform, more attention may follow. For now, Pioneer looks healthy. May your Swiftspears connect and your counterspells resolve.

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