July 4, 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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Quote of the Day
Strength is what keeps us alive. Compassion is what keeps us human.
Today's MTGO events
- 6:00 AM ETStandard Challenge
- 8:00 AM ETModern Challenge
- 10:00 AM ETVintage Challenge
- 12:00 PM ETPremodern Challenge
- 2:00 PM ETLegacy Challenge
Event Recap
On July 3, 2026, one Modern challenge fired with 124 players. The most played decks were: Grixis Frog (16%), Boros Energy (13%), Ruby Storm (13%), Tron (13%), and Goryo Reanimator (6%). The archetypes piloted by top players who placed well were: Mono Blue Belcher and Tron.
On July 3, 2026, one Pauper challenge fired with 65 players. The most played decks were: Gates (13%), Dimir Faeries (9%), Elves (9%), Mono Red Burn (9%), and Dimir Control (6%). The archetypes piloted by top players who placed well were: Gates, Ruby Storm, and Dimir Control.
On July 3, 2026, one Premodern challenge fired with 41 players. The most played decks were: Selesnya Enchantress (19%), Stiflenought (19%), Sligh (13%), Psychatog (9%), and Azorius Landstill (6%). The archetypes piloted by top players who placed well were: Stiflenought and Selesnya Oath.
On July 3, 2026, one Standard challenge fired with 46 players and a second Standard challenge fired with 39 players. The most played decks were: Selesnya Ouroboroid (22%), Izzet Prowess (16%), Jeskai Control (16%), Dimir Excruciator (9%), and Jeskai Lessons (9%). The archetypes piloted by top players who placed well were: Jeskai Control, Izzet Prowess, and Selesnya Ouroboroid.
On July 3, 2026, one Vintage challenge fired with 39 players. The most played decks were: Raker Shops (19%), PO (13%), Sphere Shops (13%), Doomsday (9%), and Initiative (9%). The archetypes piloted by top players who placed well were: Other Lurrus, Jewel Shops, and Lurrus Breach.
Videos
StandardI Hope you Didn't Forget about THIS Deck! | Gruul Delirium | MTG Arena Standard
by d00mwakeA Gruul Delirium deck built around Duskmourne cards gets a fresh look with Rapid Rescue as a key new delirium enabler in Standard.
StandardThese New Artifact Cards are ABSURD! | Jeskai Weapons | Standard Marvel MTG Arena
by AshlizzlleNew Marvel Superheroes artifact cards supercharge a Jeskai Weapons Manufacturing deck to dominant effect in Standard.
StandardMy new favorite video! | Standard ranked MTG Arena
by SwayzeA Temur Mirrorform deck gets put through its paces in ranked Standard play on MTG Arena.
VintageTHE RETURN OF TINKER! Vintage Bolas's Citadel Combo + Flow State from MTG SOS | Magic: The Gathering
by The EPIC StormFlow State revives Vintage Grixis Tinker, enabling Bolas's Citadel combo without relying on Lurrus as the deck's engine.
Modern4 Kroxas and a Dream! Grixis Midrange | Modern | MTGO
by Andrea Mengucci VEEDEOAndrea Mengucci runs a four-Kroxa Grixis Midrange deck through a Modern league on Magic Online.
StandardThis Deck Beat 175 Players...Somehow | MTG Arena Standard Bant
by PowrDragnA Bant Standard deck that won a 175-player regional qualifier is tested on the MTG Arena BO1 ladder.