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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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Editorial desk · Jul 4, 2026

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Quote of the Day

Strength is what keeps us alive. Compassion is what keeps us human.
Jirina KudroCommander 2020

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.

Modern · most playedShare of recorded decks
Grixis Frog16%
Boros Energy13%
Ruby Storm13%
Tron13%
Goryo Reanimator6%
Pauper · most playedShare of recorded decks
Gates13%
Dimir Faeries9%
Elves9%
Mono Red Burn9%
Dimir Control6%
Premodern · most playedShare of recorded decks
Selesnya Enchantress19%
Stiflenought19%
Sligh13%
Psychatog9%
Azorius Landstill6%
Standard · most playedShare of recorded decks
Selesnya Ouroboroid22%
Izzet Prowess16%
Jeskai Control16%
Dimir Excruciator9%
Jeskai Lessons9%
Vintage · most playedShare of recorded decks
Raker Shops19%
PO13%
Sphere Shops13%
Doomsday9%
Initiative9%

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