Cassie LaBelle

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.

Penny Stocks

In one of the most intriguing finance articles in recent memory, Chas Andres throws down a crazy number of potential breakout cards from Magic’s history! If you’re looking for dirt cheap speculation targets, it doesn’t get any better than this!

Buying A Legacy

Chas Andres reviews the Legacy market from a few years ago and compares it to today’s Legacy. How safe is it to buy a Legacy deck? Which cards can you count on to make you money once you do?

Don’t Tuck Away Your Money

While the Season One Invitational was sure to shake up some financial values this weekend, a serious change in the Commander “tuck” rule has grabbed Chas’s attention as card prices shift wildly around.

Dragons Of Tarkir Financial Set Review: The Rares!

Mythics may be modern Magic’s marquee money cards, but don’t underestimate the hidden value that lies just beneath them! Chas investigates the Dragons of Tarkir cards that may be worth their weight in their gold symbol!

Dragons Of Tarkir Financial Set Review: The Mythics

Chas Andres begins his financial set review series on Dragons of Tarkir! The set is fully spoiled, and we know all there is to know! So what cards should you get in on? Which should you steer clear of? What’s the set’s biggest sleeper?

The Modern Series: Ravnica: City Of Guilds

Chas continues his popular Modern set series on one of the most beloved Magic sets of all-time! See the cards that busted, the cards that are still going up, and the ones you should stay away from due to reprint scares!

My Magic Finance Philosophy

Chas Andres takes a step back in order to remind you of his process and who he writes for each week. What are his goals in Magic finance? What does Chas think yours should be?

Tiny Leaders Finance: Part 2

The man that knows the market is back to shine more of a light on the little format that could: Tiny Leaders! See what staples are going up, what cards people have forgotten about, and where you stand to make a little extra money on the trade floor!

Tiny Leaders Finance: Part 1

It’s hard to believe the not-so-tiny growth of Tiny Leaders! Chas catches you up on the newest great format, its implications in the financial world, and the biggest dangers it will face in staying relevant.

Pro Tour Fate Reforged: The New Modern

The Pro Tour is in the books, and Modern is in new waters! With Modern Masters II coming up, what does a tournament like this do to the Magic market? Chas Andres knows and is willing to share the wealth!

The Massive Impact Of Fate Reforged

We may be looking at an all-time great small set in Fate Reforged! Chas Andres details the financial impact of the latest event results and tells you how to stay ahead of the market!

Blue Monday: Banned List Winners And Losers

New set hits the market? Huge banned and restricted announcement? There’s no better time to be in Magic finance than in a weekend like this! Chas reviews the long list of cards that you need to get or get rid of ASAP!

Fate Reforged Financial Set Review: Part 2

Fate Reforged is coming fast! Fortunately, Chas Andres has run the finance formulas for what he says is his most difficult to evaluate set yet! See the results of his studies here!

Fate Reforged Financial Set Review: Part 1

Magic finance writer Chas Andres has seen the spoilers and he’s ready to rule! Check out Chas’s take on the latest upcoming Magic release!

45 Predictions For 2015

Finance analyst Chas Andres is at his most comfortable out on a limb, and today is no exception! We’re hours away from kicking off Magic’s new year! What’s it going to look like?