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David Ernenwein

David began playing Magic during Odyssey block, quit playing Magic when Caw Blade ruled the world, and returned to Modern shortly before Deathrite was banned. He's made an appearance at the Pro Tour, made money at GP Denver, and is constantly grinding and brewing in Modern.
Banned List Testing: Rules and Possibilities

Banned List Testing: Rules and Possibilities

October 18, 2016 – by David Ernenwein 93

My article about testing Stoneforge Mystic generated a lot of conversation, both here on Modern Nexus and elsewhere. Judging by the reaction, people really do want some actual data and scientific method brought into discussions of the Modern banned list.…

Almost Coptering Out: Searching for a Home

Almost Coptering Out: Searching for a Home

October 11, 2016 – by David Ernenwein 15

The start of every spoiler season brings the promise of a shakeup in Modern. Whether it’s Jund players speculating on Bloodbraid Elf (again), a new mechanic showing promise, or a single powerful-looking card, the Modern community always goes berserk trying to…

Metagaming in Modern: The Why and How

Metagaming in Modern: The Why and How

October 4, 2016 – by David Ernenwein 3

If you want to do well in Modern you have to master your deck. Everyone who ever gives advice about improving in Modern says exactly that. There’s no way around it—in the non-rotating formats you are much better off playing one…

Testing Stoneforge Mystic in Modern: Part Two

Testing Stoneforge Mystic in Modern: Part Two

September 27, 2016 – by David Ernenwein 29

Here it is. The actual data from my investigation into Stoneforge Mystic. After well over 600 matches with my Abzan test decks, I can finally give a decidedly data-driven answer to whether or not Stoneforge deserves its place on the…

Testing Stoneforge Mystic in Modern: Part One

Testing Stoneforge Mystic in Modern: Part One

September 20, 2016 – by David Ernenwein 20

The banned list is one of the hot Modern topics whenever a new set is released. Everyone is speculating about what, if anything, will get the ax or be unleashed upon the world. Speculation this time is focused on Infect…

Approach with Caution: Kaladesh in Modern

Approach with Caution: Kaladesh in Modern

September 13, 2016 – by David Ernenwein 10

Here I am again talking spoilers before we actually have the full set. I realize there could be something lurking among the unspoiled cards that drastically changes the context of currently unplayable cards. However, we have a number of cards…

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Current metagame: 12/1 – 12/31

RankDeckMetagame %
1Grixis Shadow5.5%
2Burn5.4%
3Gx Tron5.2%
4Jeskai Tempo4.8%
5RG Valakut4.7%
6Eldrazi Tron4.6%
7Affinity4.5%
8Humans4.5%
9Gifts Storm4.4%
10Counters Company3.7%

NOTE: Metagame % is calculated from the unweighted average of all MTGO leagues, paper T8s/T16s, and GP/PT/Open Day 2s in the date range. Data is tracked in the Top Decks page, which you can browse for more details.

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