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News, strategy, and tournament coverage for the Premodern format.
The Premodern Metagame, Refreshed (September 2026)
A fresh 30-day read of the Premodern metagame from TC Decks. Stiflenought still leads at 12% of the field, Sligh edges past Enchantress for second, and the top nine decks now account for 72% of everything winning.
Premodern's Most-Played Sideboard Cards (June 2026)
The 20 most-played sideboard cards across every Premodern decklist recorded on TC Decks in June 2026, and what moved since May. Tormod's Crypt still rules, the anti-red blasts are surging as Burn returns, and Engineered Plague is in free-fall.
MTGO Premodern Challenge Metagame: 13 Events, 416 Decks (June 2026)
A full data breakdown of every Premodern Challenge on Magic Online in June 2026, 13 events, 416 published decklists. Stiflenought still rules the field, but Enchantress finally converted with four trophies. Sortable archetype table with meta share, event wins, and match win rates.
Announcing: Premodern Sideboard Planner & Community Guides
Two free tools for Premodern players: a Sideboard Planner for building, saving, and sharing your in and out plans, plus a community library of sideboard guides sorted by archetype.
MTGO Premodern Challenge Metagame: 12 Events, 384 Decks (May 2026)
A full data breakdown of every Premodern Challenge on Magic Online after Lobstercon 2026, 12 events, 384 published decklists. Sortable archetype table with meta share, event wins, and match win rates.
Lobstercon 2026: 317 Players Make History at the Largest Premodern Event Ever
The North American Premodern Championship at Lobstercon 2026 drew 317 players to Cambridge, MA, shattering records and crowning a new champion. Full Day 1 and Day 2 metagame breakdown, Top 8 bracket, and results.
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