Daily Financial Update For Hour Of Devastation: June 20!
Why wait for advice on which Hour of Devastation cards are worth your time and money? Chas Andres kicks off a daily series with his takes on yesterday’s rare and mythic previews!
AuthorCassie LaBelle
Cassie LaBelle is a professional writer and long-time Magic financier based in Denver, Colorado. She has been part of the competitive Magic community since 2001, and has been writing about trading and speculation on a weekly basis since 2010. She believes that smart buying decisions and the framework of personal finance can be used to make Magic more affordable and accessible to all.
Announcement Week Finance
There was plenty to take in during Announcement Week! Chas Andres discusses the implications of Ixalan, the return to Dominaria, and much more, along with This Week’s Trends!
Should You Be Buying Booster Boxes?
Buying and holding booster boxes used to be one of the most reliable ways to make money in Magic finance. What changed? Are there still opportunities? Magic finance guru Chas Andres shares his insights!
How To Avoid Risk In Magic Finance
Magic finance offers great rewards…if you’re careful. Chas Andres breaks down the seven reasons Magic cards fall in price and the types of cards that avoid these trends before turning his eye to the recently revealed Hour of Devastation trio!
Searching For Specs On The Commander Banned List
Magic speculators are all over Banned List changes to Modern and Legacy, but what about paper Commander? Chas Andres shares his insights!
Buylisting Bulk
Chas Andres shares hard-won wisdom on buylisting bulk cards, including a “cheat sheet” of the best commons and uncommons of recent sets, and his take on recent news in Magic finance!
Standard Finance After Pro Tour Amonkhet
This isn’t your ordinary post-Pro Tour market. Fast metagame changes, emergency bannings, variable archetypes and card choices? This is going to make life tough for Chas! Fortunately, he’s compiled the data and has plenty to say about the PT winners and losers!
Predicting Iconic Masters
We have seen lots of Masters sets at this point, but we haven’t seen anything like Iconic Masters! What in the world is in this thing? And what does it mean for Modern, Legacy, and even Commander? Chas Andres goes to work!
Amonkhet Week One Standard Finance
The SCG Atlanta results are in, and Chas Andres is reacting…but not overreacting! Is Mardu’s future dominance assured? Does that Mono-Black Aggro deck in the Top 8 offer spec potential? And what’s driving price spikes in other formats?
Banned List Finance
There may be no newly banned cards in Standard, but that doesn’t mean the Magic finance environment didn’t change! Chas Andres has your guide for adjusting to the upcoming Standard environment, a Legacy without Sensei’s Divining Top, and a shaken-up Commander!
Amonkhet Financial Set Review, Part 2
Chas Andres has now seen the rest of the Amonkhet set. Like most of us, he likes what he sees! Planeswalkers, Gods, and Zombies are where it’s at! So what is this new expansion worth, exactly…?
Amonkhet Financial Set Review, Part 1
Chas Andres is already planning his Amonkhet shopping spree! Which cards is he passing on at current prices? What is he fine buying at current retail? And what are his picks to buy and hold? Part 1 of your essential Amonkhet finance guide is here!
The Amonkhet Financial Review Preview!
Amonkhet has Chas Andres so hyped up, he just can’t wait to talk about it! Get his take on the cards revealed so far, what the polarizing Invocations’ prices might do, and which Modern cards are on their way up after Modern Masters 2017!
You Can Afford To Play Legacy
Legacy isn’t just for Magic millionaires! Chas Andres shows you how to get into the format in time for SCG Worcester with a deck that’ll last for years and won’t break the bank! Plus, get the latest updates on Modern Masters 2017 finance and other price movements!
Anticipating The Future Of Standard Prices
What finance opportunities await in Standard? Chas Andres takes a deep dive into notable recent finishes and turns up some hidden gems among the rogue decklists! He also gives his advice on how to approach Modern Masters 2017!