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AuthorAJ Sacher

Streaming pioneer AJ Sacher is a former pro tour player with two Grand Prix Top 8s and over fifteen Open Series Top 8s, including two wins. He is a well-respected Magic theorist and one of the most acclaimed writers in the game.

AJTV #13: The Dangers Of Playing Scared

AJ Sacher returns to bring you one of the most thought-provoking and well-liked series in Magic! See AJ dive into the Pro Tour Top 8 and bring you unparalleled analysis!

The Wasteland Conundrum

AJ Sacher returns! He has a lot of great advice on updating your Legacy lists, and they include the most infamous land in the format! AJ thinks the shaving of Wastelands is a bit unusual considering how much value it can gain you at #SCGPORT!

The Best Card In Nyx

Find out why AJ thinks Temple of Malady is the best card from Journey into Nyx for Standard. What do you think the best Temple of Malady deck will be at SCG Open Series: Cincinnati?

Howling Mines Are Sweet: An Expose With Dictate Of Kruphix

Read everything you need to know about Dictate of Kruphix as two-time Grand Prix Top 8 competitor AJ Sacher goes in depth over the new card being released in Journey into Nyx.

Tips And Tricks For Born Of The Gods Limited

Following up on his Tips and Tricks column for Theros Limited, AJ is back to examine all of the intricacies and delicacies of Born of the Gods Limited in time for Grand Prix Philadelphia this weekend!

AJTV #12: Positioning & Maneuvering Combo vs. Control

AJTV returns! In this episode, AJ analyzes game 1 of the match of Modern between Anssi Alkio and Lee Shi Tian in the Top 8 of Pro Tour Born of the Gods in Valencia, Spain.

Introduction To Magic Coverage (With FAQ & Glossary)

If you’re new to watching Magic coverage, be sure to check out AJ Sacher’s guide to it, complete with a FAQ and glossary tailored for newcomers!

Long Distance Wrench-Tossing: Modern Bannings & Brewings

Get some ideas for what to play in Modern at the beginning of next month at Grand Prix Richmond as two-time Grand Prix Top 8 competitor AJ Sacher shares a bunch of brews!

High CMC Cards & You

AJ explains the theory behind why high-mana cards are bad and should be avoided when possible, applying it to Born of the Gods Limited just in time for the Prerelease this weekend.

The Anatomy Of A Dominant Strategy

This week AJ discusses the anatomy of a dominant strategy so you can recognize them when deciding what to play in a given format and keep them in mind when building decks.

Tactics, Tips, & Tricks For Theros Limited

Want to brush up on Theros Limited before your next event? Then don’t miss AJ’s latest article in which he goes over a bunch of tactics, tips, and tricks for the format!

The Snowball Effect: Viewing Advantage In Magic, Part 2

Two-time Grand Prix Top 8 competitor AJ Sacher explains the snowball effect, a very important piece of game theory he mentioned in his last article, with helpful current examples.

Ramblings On Theros Design, Standard, & Show and Tell

AJ shares some rants on the design of Theros, a few notes on Standard moving forward (with a decklist you should consider for #SCGDAL), and a word on Show and Tell in Legacy.

Ramblings On Theros Design, Standard, & Show and Tell

AJ shares some rants on the design of Theros, a few notes on Standard moving forward (with a decklist you should consider for #SCGDAL), and a word on Show and Tell in Legacy.

Dropping The Hammer

Two-time SCG Open winner AJ Sacher talks about what he thinks is one of the most quietly powerful cards in Theros. See if you should play Hammer of Purphoros at #SCGRDU or #SCGMKE!