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July 2, 2026: CastHaven MTG Daily Brief

The latest results recap by format, today's Magic Online schedule, the newest community videos, and the Quote of the Day.

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Editorial desk · Jul 2, 2026

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Quote of the Day

Two magi could trade spells all day and never crown a victor. The real battle is not one of power but of will. If your confidence breaks, so too shall you.

VenserDismal Failure

Event Recap

On July 1, 2026, one Legacy challenge fired with 40 players. The most played decks were: Izzet Delver (16%), Grixis Reanimator (13%), Azorius Midrange (9%), Blue Artifacts (6%), and Dimir Delver (6%). The archetypes piloted by top players who placed well were: Grixis Reanimator, Dimir Delver, and TES.

On July 1, 2026, one Modern challenge fired with 120 players. The most played decks were: Affinity (9%), Boros Energy (9%), Eldrazi (9%), Ruby Storm (9%), and Azorius Control (6%). The archetypes piloted by top players who placed well were: Izzet Aggro, Yawgmoth, and Grixis Frog.

On July 1, 2026, one Pauper challenge fired with 49 players. The most played decks were: Gates (9%), Grixis Affinity (9%), Mono Blue Terror (9%), Mono Red Burn (9%), and Red Madness (9%). The archetypes piloted by top players who placed well were: Mono Red Burn, Jund Midrange, and Gates.

Legacy · most playedShare of recorded decks

Izzet Delver16%

Grixis Reanimator13%

Azorius Midrange9%

Blue Artifacts6%

Dimir Delver6%

Modern · most playedShare of recorded decks

Affinity9%

Boros Energy9%

Eldrazi9%

Ruby Storm9%

Azorius Control6%