Friday, June 4th – While Pro Tour: San Juan didn’t go quite how Brian Kibler planned, he still has plenty to say on the format, the fun times, and the frustrations of the day. He discusses the lack of Block Constructed support, the need to call a judge should one be required, and much more!
Friday, May 28th – Brian Kibler rocked into Washington with a Blue/White Control deck, but after seeing Patrick Chapin’s Next Level Bant deck in action, he audibled into the archetype… and it served him well. Today, he shares stories and strategy from the tournament floor, and presents his most recent build of the deck!
Thursday, May 20th – Grand Prix: Washington is this weekend, and the Standard metagame is ready! The recent Nationals Qualifiers threw up a collection of interesting decks to shape the format, and Brian Kibler has had to think on his feet now his deck of choice appears badly positioned. He shares his thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses in Standard today!
Friday, May 14th – Rise of the Eldrazi has finally hit Magic Online, and drafting the format is proving to be insanely fun! Brian Kibler is a definite fan of this forty-card format, and today he shares his views on a selection of cards and strategies that he believes are either stronger or weaker than they seem…
Friday, May 7th – Nationals Qualifier tournaments are on their way, and the Standard PTQ season is in full swing. Brian Kibler takes a look at two emerging strategies from the flowering metagame – UWR Planeswalkers and Mythic Conscription – and offers his thoughts on their strengths, weaknesses, and place in the format.
Friday, April 30th – For all but a select few, winning in Magic can seem nebulous at best. One tournament we’re on top of the world, but in the next we crash and burn. In today’s The Dragonmaster’s Lair, Brian Kibler examines just what it means to be a champion, with reference to one David Williams…
Thursday, April 15th – With the Rise of the Eldrazi prerelease mere days away, Brian Kibler presents a collection of interesting Standard decks including the new cards! He shares preliminary lists for Blue/White Counterless Control, White Aggro, and the perennial favorite Mono-Black Control. With Nationals Qualifiers approaching apace, let bmk lead the way!
Friday, April 9th – By his own standards, Brian Kibler’s season hasn’t been stellar thus far. With only four Pro Tour points gained at this stage, he’s in a reflective mood. Looking back at his performances and tournaments, he suggests reasons why things haven’t been as good as he’d hoped. Do the same reasons apply to you? Read on to find out!
Friday, April 2nd – The new set is coming, and Brian Kibler is excited! In a set that seems packed with massive monsters and effects, the Dragonmaster is looking forward to picking up wins in dramatic fashion. Today, he looks at a collection of the cards spoiled thus far, and discusses what they mean to Constructed Magic. Warning! Contains Spoilers.
Friday, March 26th – At Grand Prix: Yokohama, Brian Kibler returned to his Extended Zoo roots… only this time, he focused on Speed and Efficiency. With nary a Grove of the Burnwillows in sight, he proceeded to lay down the smack in fine fashion. He shares his tournament stories today.
Friday, March 19th – At Grand Prix: Kuala Lumpur, Brian Kibler ran with an exciting update to the Blue/White Control strategy, eschewing countermagic for a strong mana package and powerful x-spells galore. The strategy bore fruit, and Brian rode it to a Top 32 final placing. Today, he shares his tournament story, and updates the list for tournaments to come…
Friday, March 12th – While Extended is largely a format in which a variety of strategies can flourish, it seems that Zoo and Dark Depths are a touch overpowering. However, if you dig a little deeper, there is gold to be found. Brian Kibler examines a selection of interesting Extended lists that are currently flying under the radar…
Friday, March 5th – With Standard Grand Prix tournaments looming on the horizon, Brian Kibler examines the decks he believes will be the best choice for the format going forward. He suggests how the metagame might adapt to the threats presented, and offers hope for those of us who are sick to the back teeth of Jund.
Friday, February 26th – Brian Kibler spent the majority of his testing time searching for the ideal Knight of the Reliquary deck… and then played Patrick Chapin & Company’s U/W Control deck in the main event! Today he discusses his testing process before sharing the highs and lows from the tournament weekend…
Friday, February 19th – The recent Extended Grand Prix in Oakland showcased that the format is incredibly healthy. Brian Kibler, winner of the Extended Pro Tour in Austin, picked the Zoo strategy once more, but found that the format had evolved in response to the menacing menagerie. Today, he shares his thoughts on the strategy going forward, along with a report on his performance…
