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The Rathe Times is a bespoke community and news outlet for the rising star of the TCG world, Flesh & Blood.
Within the community of FAB collectors, a subset pursues the personalized nature of Artist Proofs. But what qualifies as an AP? rathetimes.com/articles/def...
Defining an Artist Proof
Within the community of FAB collectors, a subset pursues the personalized nature of Artist Proofs. But what qualifies as an AP?
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The Rathe Times is accepting submissions! General strategy, deck techs, CC or Silver Age, if you've got something you'd like to write about, reach out to discuss your concept.
Understanding the hand size your deck is built for is critical for exerting pressure properly. rathetimes.com/articles/whe...
When "Keeping Some Pressure On" Backfires
Understanding the hand size your deck is built for is critical for exerting pressure properly.
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It's 2026 and I can't beat Dorinthea. Has Solana's favorite daughter covertly become busted? rathetimes.com/articles/dyi...
Dying to Dorinthea: The Meta Sleeper?
It's 2026 and I can't beat Dorinthea. Has Solana's favorite daughter covertly become busted?
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Tuffnut's done the math, and he says 3 is greater than 4, and I don't disagree. rathetimes.com/articles/a-t...
A Tuffnut to Crack
Tuffnut's done the math, and he says 3 is greater than 4, and I don't disagree.
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The slow build of the Chaos cardpool has begun to show its nature. rathetimes.com/articles/the...
The Center Cannot Hold: An Analysis of the Chaos Talent
The slow build of the Chaos cardpool has begun to show its nature.
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Using Cindra as an example, Ayli lays out the case for a new focus on pitching among aggro decks. rathetimes.com/articles/tur...
Turning Cindra Blue: The Leg Tap Theory of Aggro
Using Cindra as an example, Ayli lays out the case for a new focus on pitching among aggro decks.
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Compendium gave an intentional boost to the Mechanoid variant of Dash I/O. Alex gets you equipped. rathetimes.com/articles/mec...
Mechanoid.PEN: Defending the Dash Alternative
Compendium gave an intentional boost to the Mechanoid variant of Dash I/O. Alex gets you equipped.
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Meataxe Rhinar builds are here to stay, and will be the way to play Rhinar once Mandible Claws leave. rathetimes.com/articles/an-...
An Axe to Grind: The Rhinar Resurgence
Meataxe Rhinar builds are here to stay, and will be the way to play Rhinar once Mandible Claws leave.
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Flesh and Blood has finally found its baseline casual experience, one that will truly revolutionize the future of the game. rathetimes.com/articles/the...
The Future is Silver
Flesh and Blood has finally found its baseline casual experience, one that will truly revolutionize the future of the game.
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Striders gives Wizards proactive agency over timing and interaction in a way reactive, telegraphed alternatives can’t really replace. rathetimes.com/articles/sto...
Storm Striders, Tempest Dancers, and Wizard Agency
Striders gives Wizards proactive agency over timing and interaction in a way reactive, telegraphed alternatives can’t really replace.
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New author Clément Maillet digs deeper into the strategies of Huntsman. rathetimes.com/articles/kno...
Knowing Your Enemy: The Unique Advantage of Huntsman
The decisions we make when building Arakni, Huntsman are informed by the decks we expect to face. Know thy enemy.
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Adam Ray shares strategies for effective playtesting. rathetimes.com/articles/str...
Strategic Planning: A Blueprint for Testing
Adam Ray shares strategies for effective playtesting.
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While Kassai has struggled on the largest stages of the Flesh and Blood tournament scene, her success at regional Road to Nationals events has told a different story. rathetimes.com/articles/cin...
Cintari Crusade: Kassai on the Road to Nationals
While Kassai has struggled on the largest stages of the Flesh and Blood tournament scene, her success at regional Road to Nationals events has told a different story.
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Setting goals for your hobby can elevate your experience. Alex reflects on 2025 and sets a course for the new year. rathetimes.com/articles/tho...
Thoughts and Baubles: Reflections and Resolutions
Setting goals for your hobby can elevate your experience. Alex reflects on 2025 and sets a course for the new year.
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What are your 2026 FAB goals? Here's a snapshot of what I'm planning for the new year. I'll expand on these in a full article later this week.
While Silver Age will soon provide a budget format, there's still a role for inexpensive decks in Classic Constructed. Today we look at Levia. rathetimes.com/articles/liv...
Living without Legendaries: Levia
While Silver Age will soon provide a budget format, there's still a role for inexpensive decks in Classic Constructed. Today we look at Levia.
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Few heroes in Flesh and Blood offer the sheer versatility of Florian, Rotwood Harbinger. To make the most of that, you need to understand the strategy that underpins it. rathetimes.com/articles/flo...
Florian for All Seasons: A Technical Guide
Few heroes in Flesh and Blood offer the sheer versatility of Florian, Rotwood Harbinger. To make the most of that, you need to understand the strategy that underpins it.
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Arakni, Huntsman has finally entered the chat. Taylor brings us up to speed on what the deck is all about. rathetimes.com/articles/hun...
Huntsman is Real, and They Can Hurt You
Arakni, Huntsman has finally entered the chat. Taylor brings us up to speed on what the deck is all about.
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The Philadelphia Keynote made one thing clear: LSS is not only listening to feedback, but also taking action on it. rathetimes.com/articles/tho...
Thoughts and Baubles: In 2026, LSS Takes Criticism Seriously
The Philadelphia Keynote made one thing clear: LSS is not only listening to feedback, but also taking action on it.
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Kevin Brayer offers his proposal for refining Living Legend after a rough turn in the spotlight. rathetimes.com/articles/a-t...
A Treatise on Living Legend
Kevin Brayer offers his proposal for refining Living Legend after a rough turn in the spotlight.
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Lyath requires a brand-new form of card evaluation. New writer Brandon joins us to offer a lens. rathetimes.com/articles/ben...
Bending the Rules with Lyath
Lyath requires a brand-new form of card evaluation. New writer Brandon joins us to offer a lens.
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Both Fang and Kassai build their identity around two-weapon combat. So when should you choose one over the other? rathetimes.com/articles/the...
The Long and the Short: Comparing Kassai and Fang
Both Fang and Kassai build their identity around two-weapon combat. So when should you choose one over the other?
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Welcome aboard, Gallow! We think you'll fit in just fine. rathetimes.com/articles/the...
The Law of the Gallows
Welcome aboard, Gallow! We think you'll fit in just fine.
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Abby explains the choices that carried her Oscilio to 3rd place at Battle Hardened: Chicago. rathetimes.com/articles/spa...
Sparking Ideas with Oscilio
Abby explains the choices that carried her Oscilio to 3rd place at Battle Hardened: Chicago.
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@fabtcg.com has done something historic with their latest chase card. Our resident linguist explains why. rathetimes.com/articles/on-...
On Language Revitalization and the Importance of Māori Pleiades
By printing a card in the Māori language, LSS has done a remarkable thing. Take it from a linguist.
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Kayo is going to make a Show of Strength this Pro Quest season. Take a look at the new cards that are set to make the deck go Buckwild! rathetimes.com/articles/re-...
Re-Armed and More Dangerous Than Ever: Kayo Super Slam Updates
Kayo is going to make a Show of Strength this Pro Quest season. Take a look at the new cards that are set to make the deck go Buckwild
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With Revered and Reviled added to the pool, what even is a Talent anymore? rathetimes.com/articles/wha...
What Is Talent?
With Super Slam, Revered and Reviled join the Talent pool, leading some to question, "What qualifies as a Talent?"
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Midrange Ira has been a staple of the wider game for years, but only recently has she joined the Classic Constructed format. Learn everything there is to know about the Boomer build in our latest Pro Series article (for Rathe Times subscribers). rathetimes.com/articles/col...
The Old Ways: A Complete Guide to Boomer Ira
Midrange Ira has been a staple of the wider game for years, but only recently has she joined the Classic Constructed format. Learn everything there is to know about the Boomer build.
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The budget for a Cindra deck may give pause, but it's prime for teaching some intermediate skills and strategies to a young player. rathetimes.com/articles/jun...
Junior League: Cindra
The budget for a Cindra deck may give pause, but it's prime for teaching some intermediate skills and strategies to a young player.
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