Frank Karsten
@frankkarsten.bsky.social
Magic: the Gathering Hall of Famer & Metagame Mentor. Two-time Disney Lorcana Challenge champion. Data Scientist.
Here's where to find my content: https://linktr.ee/frankkarsten
Here's where to find my content: https://linktr.ee/frankkarsten
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!
Chasing the Magic Pro Tour dream? Here’s a clear look at 2025–26 season's competitive pathway—from RCQs all the way to the World Championship!
October 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Chasing the Magic Pro Tour dream? Here’s a clear look at 2025–26 season's competitive pathway—from RCQs all the way to the World Championship!
I love Limited, so this newly announced Championship is awesome. I would be excited to use my Hall of Fame invite to compete! www.magic.gg/news/announc...
Announcing the 2027 Magic Limited Championship
There's a new path to Magic glory coming in 2027, and you can qualify starting next year!
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October 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I love Limited, so this newly announced Championship is awesome. I would be excited to use my Hall of Fame invite to compete! www.magic.gg/news/announc...
With the Modern cycle of Regional Championships kicking off, Izzet Affinity claimed the top spot of the winner's metagame! #MTGModern
October 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
With the Modern cycle of Regional Championships kicking off, Izzet Affinity claimed the top spot of the winner's metagame! #MTGModern
How many ramp effects should you run in Lorcana Sapphire decks? My latest analysis provides the cold hard math. www.tcgplayer.com/content/arti...
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October 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
How many ramp effects should you run in Lorcana Sapphire decks? My latest analysis provides the cold hard math. www.tcgplayer.com/content/arti...
Here is the latest state of the Standard winner's metagame after the release of Magic: The Gathering | Marvel's Spider-Man.
October 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Here is the latest state of the Standard winner's metagame after the release of Magic: The Gathering | Marvel's Spider-Man.
Here are my picks for the spiciest Modern decks at the Pro Tour! #PTEOE www.magic.gg/news/the-spi...
The Spiciest Modern Decks from Pro Tour Edge of Eternities
The decks are in! What do our Pro Tour competitors have in store for this weekend-long showdown in Atlanta?
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September 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Here are my picks for the spiciest Modern decks at the Pro Tour! #PTEOE www.magic.gg/news/the-spi...
I wrote an article for the official Disney Lorcana website, providing 10 useful tips for building a winning deck! www.disneylorcana.com/en-US/news_/...
Building a Winning Disney Lorcana Deck | Disney Lorcana by Ravensburger
10 Useful Tips!
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September 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I wrote an article for the official Disney Lorcana website, providing 10 useful tips for building a winning deck! www.disneylorcana.com/en-US/news_/...
With Pro Tour Edge of Eternities happening next week, this is the latest state of the Modern metagame.
September 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
With Pro Tour Edge of Eternities happening next week, this is the latest state of the Modern metagame.
I collected twenty ways to swing your way to victory with infinite or game-winning combos! #MTGxSpiderMan
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September 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I collected twenty ways to swing your way to victory with infinite or game-winning combos! #MTGxSpiderMan
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Modern is an incredible format, currently enjoying a metagame full of diversity. My overview of the winning decks and metas from 10 Modern Pro Tours offers an insightful historical perspective. www.magic.gg/news/metagam...
Metagame Mentor: Top Modern Decks from the Last Ten Pro Tours
Frank breaks down the top Modern decks from the last ten Pro Tours. See which cards and archetypes have won out over the rest.
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September 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Modern is an incredible format, currently enjoying a metagame full of diversity. My overview of the winning decks and metas from 10 Modern Pro Tours offers an insightful historical perspective. www.magic.gg/news/metagam...
Here are last weekend's Standard winrates from SCG CON Orlando, including Magic Spotlight: Planetary Rotation!
September 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Here are last weekend's Standard winrates from SCG CON Orlando, including Magic Spotlight: Planetary Rotation!
Disney Lorcana's Fabled prerelease is this weekend! My guides can help you get ready to crack packs and build Sealed ✨
Magical primer: disneylorcana.com/en-US/news_/...
Full tier list: tcgplayer.com/content/arti...
Magical primer: disneylorcana.com/en-US/news_/...
Full tier list: tcgplayer.com/content/arti...
August 29, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Disney Lorcana's Fabled prerelease is this weekend! My guides can help you get ready to crack packs and build Sealed ✨
Magical primer: disneylorcana.com/en-US/news_/...
Full tier list: tcgplayer.com/content/arti...
Magical primer: disneylorcana.com/en-US/news_/...
Full tier list: tcgplayer.com/content/arti...
Vivi Ornitier and Agatha's Soul Cauldron remain dominant in Standard, making Izzet Cauldron the clear deck to defeat at Magic Spotlight: Planetary Rotation this weekend.
August 29, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Vivi Ornitier and Agatha's Soul Cauldron remain dominant in Standard, making Izzet Cauldron the clear deck to defeat at Magic Spotlight: Planetary Rotation this weekend.