Considering that red decks are typically recklessly attacking and clearing the path with spells, Monastery Swiftspear is a natural fit. To put it simply, Monastery Swiftspear’s combination of Haste and Prowess is simply unrivaled for its mana cost. Admittedly, while welcome, this is hardly surprising considering the prevalence of Monastery Swiftspear in Standard during Khans block. The Rise of RedĪs expected, Monastery Swiftspear has been making waves in Standard, giving red decks a new lease of life. Now that it has launched, however, it appears players’ hopes may have been somewhat misplaced. Subsequently, many players, especially those on MTG Arena, were excited about The Brothers’ War.
The return of Monestary Swiftspear at least threatened to seriously shake up the format, at least. With powerful new cards and compelling new mechanics, The Brothers’ War promised to inject new life into the format. Thankfully, however, there was hope on the horizon. Even after a hasty ban, black’s dominance didn’t go away. After the release of Dominaria United, it seemed that only one color was actually worth playing with black.
Not only are players leaving in droves for other formats, but Standard itself has become frightening stale. Following its neglect in recent years, it’s safe to say Standard hasn’t been in the best shape recently. More so than being a collector’s dream or Commander players’ paradise, The Brothers’ War had to save Standard. However, The Brothers’ War had more work to do. Any of these factors are typically enough to make a set successful. With Retro Artifacts, Universes Beyond Transformers MTG cards, and an epic story, it’s safe to say that The Brothers’ War had a lot going for it.
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