Episode 64 of Fun & Jank: MTG Arena Zone Insights

Episode 64 of Fun & Jank discusses new insights into MTG Arena, specifically highlighting the release of Lorwyn Eclipsed. This update introduces a beloved Magic: The Gathering plane to the Historic format, stimulating interest for both seasoned players and newcomers. The mechanics of this set encourage experimentation, making it an ideal time to explore deck-building.

Exploring New Decks for Historic

With the launch of Lorwyn Eclipsed, players have the opportunity to try out innovative strategies. The low power level of early meta decks allows for creativity, providing the perfect environment for brewing. Below are two standout decks to consider in Historic: Sapling Greenshell and Mono-U Loch Mare.

Sapling Greenshell: A Green Ramp Strategy

Created by user _Plum_, the Sapling Greenshell deck incorporates 10 mythics, 39 rares, 4 uncommons, and 7 commons, totaling a value of approximately $1,145.38. This ramp-based deck leverages Fecund Greenshell’s unique ability to trigger whenever a creature with greater toughness enters the battlefield.

• Core Cards:
  • Sapling Nursery: Costs only two mana due to its Affinity for Forests.
  • Fecund Greenshell: Helps chain creatures into play by generating landfall triggers.
  • Card Ramping Creatures: Delighted Halfling and Birds of Paradise serve as excellent early plays.
• Strategy:
  • Utilize high land counts to consistently draw and play lands from the top of your library.
  • Flood the board with 3/4 Treefolk tokens, effectively countering aggressive strategies.

Mono-U Loch Mare: A Blue Control Deck

The Mono-U Loch Mare deck, also designed by _Plum_, integrates 10 mythics, 28 rares, 16 uncommons, and 6 commons, bringing its total value to around $233.08. This deck focuses on drawing cards and controlling the battlefield with Loch Mare, offering both early defense and late-game threats.

• Core Cards:
  • Loch Mare: Initially a 1/2 that can become a powerful 4/5 and draw cards.
  • Fast Mana Components: Utilize Omen Hawker and The Enigma Jewel to accelerate play.
  • Support Engines: Surge Engine can evolve into a formidable attacker while serving as card draw.
• Strategy:
  • Maximize card draw while maintaining board control through Loch Mare’s abilities.
  • Leverage Omen Hawker to manage resources efficiently while building momentum.

Conclusion: The Thrill of New Possibilities

Both the Sapling Greenshell and Mono-U Loch Mare decks represent exciting new strategies within the Historic format. With the release of Lorwyn Eclipsed, players have endless possibilities to explore. The initial weeks bring fresh ideas that can reshape the meta, encouraging players to experiment and adapt continually.

As the community develops new strategies, testing and refinement will be essential. Players are invited to share their experiences and insights as they navigate these new decks. For visual guides and play analysis, join us at Filmogaz.com for our streams, where we explore the evolving landscape of Magic: The Gathering.