The Inkwell

8/24/2025

With less than a week until the release of Fabled and the fabled first rotation, there are still plenty of questions about what this new format will look like. There is a frenzy unlike any previous set release. We're not just adding to our existing decks this time; we're also removing cards that were the core identity of pillars of the format. It's a whole new world, even though that card is rotating.

Tournaments with huge prizing are already scheduled just days after the release, so there is also an air of secrecy around "what will the meta be." You will never beat the collective knowledge of hundreds of people testing thousands of games, but you can get an idea of what to expect. Here are seven decklists, compiled with the general wisdom of the community to keep an eye on or take to your own tournament release weekend.