July 5, 2026: CastHaven MTG Daily Brief

01Today's MTGO events

02Event Recap

On July 4, 2026, one Legacy challenge fired with 235 players and a second Legacy challenge fired with 52 players. The most played decks were: Azorius Midrange (11%), Dimir Midrange (11%), Lands (8%), Energy (6%), and Grixis Reanimator (6%). The archetypes piloted by top players who placed well were: Welder Combo, Azorius Midrange, and Grixis Reanimator.

On July 4, 2026, one Modern challenge fired with 115 players, a second Modern challenge fired with 41 players, and a third Modern challenge fired with 69 players. The most played decks were: Affinity (10%), Eldrazi (10%), Grixis Frog (8%), Boros Ponza (7%), and Goryo Reanimator (7%). The archetypes piloted by top players who placed well were: Eldrazi, Neobrand, and Tron.

On July 4, 2026, one Pauper challenge fired with 53 players. The most played decks were: Gates (13%), Red Madness (13%), Golgari Garden (9%), Jeskai Ephemerate (9%), and Jund Midrange (9%). The archetypes piloted by top players who placed well were: Dimir Control, Jeskai Ephemerate, and Azorius Familiars.

On July 4, 2026, one Premodern challenge fired with 32 players. The most played decks were: Sligh (19%), Stiflenought (16%), Selesnya Enchantress (13%), Gruul Goblins (9%), and Psychatog (9%). The archetypes piloted by top players who placed well were: Gruul Goblins, Psychatog, and Stiflenought.

On July 4, 2026, one Standard challenge fired with 33 players. The most played decks were: Selesnya Ouroboroid (28%), Izzet Prowess (13%), Jeskai Control (13%), Dimir Excruciator (9%), and Izzet Spellementals (9%). The archetypes piloted by top players who placed well were: Jeskai Control, Dimir Excruciator, and Jeskai Lessons.

On July 4, 2026, one Vintage challenge fired with 45 players. The most played decks were: Sphere Shops (13%), Doomsday (9%), Jewel Shops (9%), Other Lurrus (9%), and Raker Shops (9%). The archetypes piloted by top players who placed well were: Lurrus PO, Lurrus Breach, and Lurrus DRS.

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