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AuthorBrian DeMars

Brian DeMars lives in Michigan and has been playing Magic since 1995. He is a Vintage specialist and the creator of the "Danger Room" format.

Vintage Avant-Garde – If Vintage Champs Were Tomorrow…

The headlining North American Vintage tournament is approaching: the Vintage Championships at Gen Con. Brian DeMars presents his picks for the best for decks to be playing in Vintage; don’t leave home without Ancient Grudge!

Vintage Avant-Garde – 8-5-1 Pays? (24th, SCG Invitational)

Preparing for large events is more than just playing your deck; it’s about networking and following the narrative of the metagame. Brian hadn’t played Standard in months but found a deck and took 24th. Read his story.

Vintage Avant-Garde – Eternaled My Way Back To The Pro Tour: 12th GP Providence

Brian DeMars qualified for the Pro Tour by making top 16 of the Legacy GP in Providence. He jumped on the Stoneforge Mystic, Batterskull, and Mental Misstep plan early, and it paid dividends.

Vintage Avant-Garde – Eternaled My Way Back To The Pro Tour: 12th GP Providence

Brian DeMars qualified for the Pro Tour by making top 16 of the Legacy GP in Providence. He jumped on the Stoneforge Mystic, Batterskull, and Mental Misstep plan early, and it paid dividends.

Vintage Avant-Garde – A 1/2 Vintage, 1/2 Legacy, 100% Blue Article

Now that summer is upon us, it’s Eternal season! Brian DeMars is an Eternal enthusiast and explains why Jace, the Mind Sculptor will end up on the Vintage Restricted list and how to prepare for the SCG Invitational in Indianapolis.

Vintage Avant-Garde – A 1/2 Vintage, 1/2 Legacy, 100% Blue Article

Now that summer is upon us, it’s Eternal season! Brian DeMars is an Eternal enthusiast and explains why Jace, the Mind Sculptor will end up on the Vintage Restricted list and how to prepare for the SCG Invitational in Indianapolis.

Vintage Avant-Garde – New Phyrexia Vintage Set Review

Brian DeMars finishes what Andy Probasco started. While Andy looked at Workshop, Brian looks for updates to Mana Drain control decks and combo from New Phyrexia. Read about the impact of Gitaxian Probe, Mental Misstep, and more!

Vintage Avant-Garde – New Phyrexia Vintage Set Review

Brian DeMars finishes what Andy Probasco started. While Andy looked at Workshop, Brian looks for updates to Mana Drain control decks and combo from New Phyrexia. Read about the impact of Gitaxian Probe, Mental Misstep, and more!

Vintage Avant-Garde – How To Value Cards When Trading

Tuesday, April 26 – Brian DeMars steps aside from talking about Eternal today and instead provides some really useful advice on basic trading and card pricing. Read this before you pull out that trade binder!

Vintage Avant-Garde – How To Value Cards When Trading

Tuesday, April 26 – Brian DeMars steps aside from talking about Eternal today and instead provides some really useful advice on basic trading and card pricing. Read this before you pull out that trade binder!

Vintage Avant-Garde – Eternal Stock Market

Tuesday, March 15 – Brian DeMars covers stock tips for three formats: Vintage, Legacy, and Commander, formats that are on the rise. Watch what decks are pushing prices, and catch these cards on the upswing!

Vintage Avant-Garde – 8 Things Wizards Could Change To Improve Magic

Tuesday, March 1 – What things do you want to see Wizards change about the game? Brian DeMars lists his Top 8 choices and will be sending a comprehensive list to WotC, so contribute in the forums!

Vintage Avant-Garde – Mirrodin Besieged: Eternal Set Review

Friday, February 18 – Mirrodin Besieged is an amazing set of Eternal – check out what Eternal expert Brian DeMars thinks will be the format-altering, quality cards for Legacy and Vintage!

Vintage Avant-Garde – Looking Local: Wednesday Night Legacy

Tuesday, February 1 – Brian DeMars covers a local Legacy tournament, where innovation is more accepted and players try to one-up one another in a constant struggle for the top.

Vintage Avant-Garde – First Vintage Of 2011: Grudge Match II Results

Tuesday, January 18th – Check out these Top 8 lists from the latest Vintage tournament held in New York! Brian DeMars breaks down the metagame and tells you what’s good in a field full of Jace, Workshops, and Oath of Druids.