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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For more details, including an overview of the breakout decks, check out this week's Metagame Mentor! www.magic.gg/news/metagam...
Metagame Mentor: Learning from a Quartet of Regional Champions
Storm, Affinity, and two Blink decks earned their pilots the title of Regional Champion. What do these events spell for the future of Modern?
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November 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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You can also browse the event coverage page with photos, standings, decks, analysis, and a recap of the weekend! magic.gg/events/magic...
Magic Spotlight: Spider-Man – Liverpool 2025
This past weekend, 580 players gathered in Liverpool, England for Magic Spotlight: Spider-Man. With $50,000 in prizes and eight coveted Pro Tour invitations at stake.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:02 AM
You can also browse the event coverage page with photos, standings, decks, analysis, and a recap of the weekend! magic.gg/events/magic...
For more details, including an overview of the spiciest decks that found success in this metagame, check out this week's Metagame Mentor! www.magic.gg/news/metagam...
Metagame Mentor: The Standard Lessons from Liverpool's Magic Spotlight: Spider-Man
After another weekend of high-stakes Magic, Frank analyzes what Alexey Paulot's victory in Liverpool spells for the future of Standard.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:57 PM
For more details, including an overview of the spiciest decks that found success in this metagame, check out this week's Metagame Mentor! www.magic.gg/news/metagam...
For more details, including an overview of the spiciest decks that found success in this metagame, check out this week's Metagame Mentor!
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Metagame Mentor: Standard Lessons from Baltimore's Magic Spotlight: Spider-Man
The latest Spotlight Series event was won by a tried-and-true aggro deck (with a trusty Frog). But what can this event tell us about the future of Standard?
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October 30, 2025 at 10:37 PM
For more details, including an overview of the spiciest decks that found success in this metagame, check out this week's Metagame Mentor!
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For more details, including an overview of the breakout decks, check out this week's Metagame Mentor! www.magic.gg/news/metagam...
Metagame Mentor: Blink, Affinity, and Titan Dominate at Modern Regional Championships
While Modern's most famous decks earned the trophies, there were plenty of spicy decklists at last weekend's Regional Championships.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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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 6:35 PM
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Metagame Mentor: The Top Modern Decks in October 2025
We've entered a new round of Modern Regional Championship events! What decks can we expect to see at the top tables, and what new innovations might arise?
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October 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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For more details, including an overview of the most-played new cards from Marvel's Spider-Man, check out this week's Metagame Mentor! www.magic.gg/news/metagam...
Metagame Mentor: Standard and Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel's Spider-Man
With all eyes on Standard and the newest cards, Frank takes a look at what's in store for the remainder of this RCQ season.
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October 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
For more details, including an overview of the most-played new cards from Marvel's Spider-Man, check out this week's Metagame Mentor! www.magic.gg/news/metagam...
For more details, including an overview of the best-performing Modern decks, check out this week's Metagame Mentor! www.magic.gg/news/metagam...
Metagame Mentor: Modern Winners and Lessons from Pro Tour Edge of Eternities
With the dust settled on the Pro Tour, it's time to crunch the numbers and analyze what the event says about the state of the Modern metagame.
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October 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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