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.
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
Modern is showing a lot of diversity. Here is the latest winner's metagame after the release of Edge of Eternities. #MTGModern
August 22, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Modern is showing a lot of diversity. Here is the latest winner's metagame after the release of Edge of Eternities. #MTGModern
In post-rotation Standard thus far, Vivi Ornitier and Agatha's Soul Cauldron have been dominating the top tables.
August 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
In post-rotation Standard thus far, Vivi Ornitier and Agatha's Soul Cauldron have been dominating the top tables.
Here's the MTGO Pioneer winner's metagame over the past month!
July 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Here's the MTGO Pioneer winner's metagame over the past month!
Singleton Amber-Steel for today's Lorcana Set Championship. Every draw will be a surprise; every game a new adventure. Let’s have some fun!
July 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Singleton Amber-Steel for today's Lorcana Set Championship. Every draw will be a surprise; every game a new adventure. Let’s have some fun!
This was my Super Sealed Deck from the Disney Lorcana World Championship!
July 13, 2025 at 10:57 AM
This was my Super Sealed Deck from the Disney Lorcana World Championship!
Based on the first MTGO events after the bans, this is the shape of post-ban Standard!
July 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Based on the first MTGO events after the bans, this is the shape of post-ban Standard!
Team World Class Cards took it down! Congratulations to Dinh Khang Pham, the very first Disney Lorcana World Champion 🏆
June 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Team World Class Cards took it down! Congratulations to Dinh Khang Pham, the very first Disney Lorcana World Champion 🏆
Now on to the format I am less confident in: Constructed. At least my decks are in @ultimateguard.bsky.social boxes and sleeves of the right colors! #DLCWorlds2025
June 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Now on to the format I am less confident in: Constructed. At least my decks are in @ultimateguard.bsky.social boxes and sleeves of the right colors! #DLCWorlds2025
Wrapped up the Super Sealed portion of the Disney Lorcana World Championship with a 2-1 record. I had an absolute blast battling the best in the world in my favorite format! #DLCWorlds2025
June 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Wrapped up the Super Sealed portion of the Disney Lorcana World Championship with a 2-1 record. I had an absolute blast battling the best in the world in my favorite format! #DLCWorlds2025