Frank Karsten
@frankkarsten.bsky.social
Magic: the Gathering Hall of Famer & Metagame Mentor. Two-time Disney Lorcana Challenge champion. Data Scientist.
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While Temur Harmonizer and Izzet Spellementals crushed the Standard rounds on Day 1, Badgermole Cub decks underperformed: collectively, they posted a mere 38% win rate versus non-Cubs decks. #PTECL
January 31, 2026 at 4:17 PM
While Temur Harmonizer and Izzet Spellementals crushed the Standard rounds on Day 1, Badgermole Cub decks underperformed: collectively, they posted a mere 38% win rate versus non-Cubs decks. #PTECL
Dimir Excrutiator, Sultai Elementals, and more! Here are my picks for the spiciest Standard decks at Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed. #PTECL
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The Spiciest Standard Decklists from Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed
Several competitors have brought fresh decks powered by cards from Lorwyn Eclipsed. Explore their strategies, then watch them battle it out at the Pro Tour.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Dimir Excrutiator, Sultai Elementals, and more! Here are my picks for the spiciest Standard decks at Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed. #PTECL
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I collected twenty combos to win the game or go infinite with Lorwyn Eclipsed!
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January 22, 2026 at 10:38 PM
I collected twenty combos to win the game or go infinite with Lorwyn Eclipsed!
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With Lorwyn Eclipsed Standard about to take center stage at the RC and Pro Tour, here's a look at the Standard winner's metagame in the week before the new set reshapes the format.
January 22, 2026 at 10:36 PM
With Lorwyn Eclipsed Standard about to take center stage at the RC and Pro Tour, here's a look at the Standard winner's metagame in the week before the new set reshapes the format.
Here's the Standard metagame and winrate matrix from the Magic Spotlight: The Avatar, combining both the events in Lyon and Atlanta!
January 15, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Here's the Standard metagame and winrate matrix from the Magic Spotlight: The Avatar, combining both the events in Lyon and Atlanta!
Magic Spotlight: The Avatar is taking place this weekend, and this week's Metagame Mentor breaks down the Standard metagame to expect!
While Lessons remains the deck to beat, the format has evolved with the emergence of Landfall decks.
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While Lessons remains the deck to beat, the format has evolved with the emergence of Landfall decks.
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Metagame Mentor: The Top Standard Decks to Expect at Magic Spotlight: The Avatar
Standard takes center stage for the first Spotlight Series events of the year! See what decks are poised to take home the trophy and learn how to beat the best in 2026.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Magic Spotlight: The Avatar is taking place this weekend, and this week's Metagame Mentor breaks down the Standard metagame to expect!
While Lessons remains the deck to beat, the format has evolved with the emergence of Landfall decks.
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While Lessons remains the deck to beat, the format has evolved with the emergence of Landfall decks.
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Arena Championship 10 is this weekend, and it's the first championship featuring the Timeless format! Here is the metagame breakdown. www.magic.gg/news/arena-c...
Arena Championship 10 Timeless Metagame Breakdown
On December 20–21, MTG Arena's top players will clash with the game's most powerful cards. See what they have in store for the Timeless format!
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December 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Arena Championship 10 is this weekend, and it's the first championship featuring the Timeless format! Here is the metagame breakdown. www.magic.gg/news/arena-c...
Here are the winrates from the Standard rounds at Magic World Championship 31! #MTGWorlds
December 13, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Here are the winrates from the Standard rounds at Magic World Championship 31! #MTGWorlds
Here are my picks for the spiciest Standard decks at Magic World Championship 31! #MTGWorlds www.magic.gg/news/the-spi...
The Spiciest Standard Decklists from World Championship 31
What do Splash Portal, Stadium Headliner, and Muraganda Raceway have in common? They're all in some of the World Championship's spiciest decks!
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December 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Here are my picks for the spiciest Standard decks at Magic World Championship 31! #MTGWorlds www.magic.gg/news/the-spi...
The Magic World Championship 31 metagame breakdown is out, and Izzet Lessons is the most-played Standard deck! #MTGWorlds
December 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The Magic World Championship 31 metagame breakdown is out, and Izzet Lessons is the most-played Standard deck! #MTGWorlds
Here's the combined Modern metagame and winrate matrix from the Regional Championships held this past weekend in Japan, Europe, Canada, and the United States!
November 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Here's the combined Modern metagame and winrate matrix from the Regional Championships held this past weekend in Japan, Europe, Canada, and the United States!
This week's Metagame Mentor looks at the early winners and losers from the Standard bans! www.magic.gg/news/metagam...
Metagame Mentor: The Winners and Losers from the Standard Bans
The Izzet Cauldron deck has been slain. What new challengers will take center stage in this revitalized Standard format?
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November 21, 2025 at 7:46 AM
This week's Metagame Mentor looks at the early winners and losers from the Standard bans! www.magic.gg/news/metagam...
I collected twenty combos to harness the elements with MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender!
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November 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I collected twenty combos to harness the elements with MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender!
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Here's the Modern metagame and winrate matrix from the Regional Championships for Australia/New Zealand, South East Asia, South America, and China!
November 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Here's the Modern metagame and winrate matrix from the Regional Championships for Australia/New Zealand, South East Asia, South America, and China!
In Lorcana's Set 10 format, Purple Steel can still work! I made the Top 4 of a 200+ player CCQ yesterday with an aggressive build tuned for a Sapphire-heavy metagame.
November 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
In Lorcana's Set 10 format, Purple Steel can still work! I made the Top 4 of a 200+ player CCQ yesterday with an aggressive build tuned for a Sapphire-heavy metagame.
My Whispers in the Well Limited primer, ranking all cards from Lorcana's latest set for Sealed and Draft, is up! www.tcgplayer.com/content/arti...
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November 8, 2025 at 7:27 AM
My Whispers in the Well Limited primer, ranking all cards from Lorcana's latest set for Sealed and Draft, is up! www.tcgplayer.com/content/arti...
Getting ready for the Whispers in the Well prerelease? Dive into my primer on the official Disney Lorcana website for Sealed tips and Constructed ideas! www.disneylorcana.com/en-US/news_/...
Whispers in the Well Prerelease Guide | Disney Lorcana by Ravensburger
Including core constructed deck ideas
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November 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Getting ready for the Whispers in the Well prerelease? Dive into my primer on the official Disney Lorcana website for Sealed tips and Constructed ideas! www.disneylorcana.com/en-US/news_/...
With next Monday's B&R announcement coming up, here's a final look at the Standard winrates from Magic Spotlight: Spider-Man in Liverpool!
November 6, 2025 at 11:57 PM
With next Monday's B&R announcement coming up, here's a final look at the Standard winrates from Magic Spotlight: Spider-Man in Liverpool!
I wrote about my winning Amethyst-Steel deck from the Disney Lorcana Challenge in Milwaukee, along with early ideas on Set 10 additions! www.tcgplayer.com/content/arti...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I wrote about my winning Amethyst-Steel deck from the Disney Lorcana Challenge in Milwaukee, along with early ideas on Set 10 additions! www.tcgplayer.com/content/arti...
Got a @riftbound.riotgames.com box with my name on it!
The game launches today; now I just need to find the time to see if I can conquer another TCG 😄
The game launches today; now I just need to find the time to see if I can conquer another TCG 😄
October 31, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Got a @riftbound.riotgames.com box with my name on it!
The game launches today; now I just need to find the time to see if I can conquer another TCG 😄
The game launches today; now I just need to find the time to see if I can conquer another TCG 😄
The Standard metagame and winrates from Magic Spotlight: Spider-Man!
October 30, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The Standard metagame and winrates from Magic Spotlight: Spider-Man!
I can't believe it: I took down another Disney Lorcana Challenge! 🏆 🎉
October 27, 2025 at 8:24 AM
I can't believe it: I took down another Disney Lorcana Challenge! 🏆 🎉
The Modern metagame and winrates from last weekend's Regional Championships!
October 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The Modern metagame and winrates from last weekend's Regional Championships!