What Will the Meta be?
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Posted on Jan. 5, 2016, 8:29 p.m. by amazingdan
Once OGW drops, I think the meta will be a-changin. First off, Eldrazi/colorless might actually become a viable archetype. Allies will definitely get a boost, although it might not last. 5-color manlands might actually be a thing(although probably not competitive). Superfriends could be a fun casual thing, or maybe just the Oaths. There's(technically) an infinite combo in Standard now, which probably won't see play. Speaking of not seeing play, the new Hedron Alignment "wincon"(although it could possibly be used for the scry capability) won't ever work, but people will give it their best damn shots. Equipment might become a thing, which would be cool to see, and there will certainly be some Jank decks with Inverter of Truth at the helm. Atarka Red decks will also be getting a small buff.
However, I think one deck type will be big. Jeskai/Jacekai/Dark Jeskai/Dark Jacekai is getting a big buff, in the forms of Jori En, Goblin Dark-Dwellers, Reflector Mage, and Stormchaser Mage. Although Jori En isn't the best, she's a body and free card advantage. These, combined with already printed cards, will probably be a major archetype. It probably won't be as big as I'm predicting, but I feel like something will be there.
amazingdan says... #3
I forgot to mention this(kind of a given): What do you guys think the meta will be? I more or less named the decks that Wizards are introducing, and put my two-cents in about the meta.
January 5, 2016 8:34 p.m.
amazingdan says... #4
I'm so sorry guys! This should go in the normal Standard forums! I swear that was what I was on when I made this. Can somebody tell me how to switch forums?
January 5, 2016 8:42 p.m.
It's too soon until we see all the cards from OGW. They do sometimes hide a few value commons/uncommons in the whole set release.
January 6, 2016 12:31 a.m.
beakedbard says... #6
Boros Ally Equipment is shaping up to be somewhat good (very budget as well currently). R/U/x is going to get ridiculous especially if anymore 1 drop cantrips appear. I'm also looking into making what I call Wasted Selesnya (basically G/W eldrazi) which is trying to exploit the flicker as much as possible. I'm staying away from that infinite combo though because despite being in the colors for it the second piece is too high cmc for what it does. Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit was almost begging to go alongside the flicker eldrazi. Last but not least 4 color oath superfriends because lol I know this one won't work but I want to try it. Oath actually has me excited to play standard again which hasn't happened for a while.
January 7, 2016 8:25 a.m.
Although Oath hasn't been released yet, I feel like rally is going to be really, really good. Also, Eldrazi Displacer is going to make waves somewhere, along with Linvala the Preserver, who might take control over the top.
ninjaclevs13 says... #2
I have an Eldrazi deck that I have where I'm going to splash white for that infinite combo. However, I think u are right about the rest. I honestly think the meta won't change very much, it seems like each card was going for a specific theme, and so far, I see equipment, Eldrazi, and super friends. Super friends might be a sweet deck to play.
January 5, 2016 8:33 p.m.