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AuthorDrew Levin

Drew Levin is a tireless researcher whose dedication to studying formats has given him great insight into Legacy, his favorite format. He's a former SCG Open Series grinder with a handful of Top 8s in both Standard and Legacy, a pair of Legacy Grand Prix near-misses, and an Invitational Top 8.

Building A Legacy – Choose Your Weapon

Drew plays a “choose your weapon” game by presenting you with… well, Legacy weapons. Which one of these 60-card decks should you be taking to your next SCG Open?

Building A Legacy – PT Philly, A Hipster Party, And An “Unbeatable” Matchup

Drew Levin’s adventures at Pro Tour Philly cannot be easily summarized, but his best story is not even about his own deck or tournament but that of Sam Black… find out how Drew helped Sam break the seemingly impossible matchup.

Building A Legacy – What Modern Needs (And Legacy Doesn’t)

Drew Levin points out the one major difference between Modern and Legacy: the state of control in both. In this article, he argues that Mental Misstep is too good in Legacy but not too good for Modern. What do you think?

Building A Legacy – Show And Tell, Gentlemen’s Agreements, And Modern

Drew Levin investigates the growing murmur that Show and Tell should be banned in Legacy. Looking at the history, what would Wizards do (WWWD)? Is it worth a ban?

Building A Legacy – Learning To Love Spellstutter Sprite

Why is U/W Stoneforge losing ground in Legacy? What’s changed? Drew Levin gives you his beat on the story, and then he shows you something more impressive: a good Faeries deck for Legacy that can beat Hive Mind!

Building A Legacy – When To Play Bad Cards Like Blood Moon

Drew Levin switches it up a little and plays a RUG Visions deck over U/W Control. What about today’s Legacy metagame makes Blood Moon a good choice? Read Drew’s reasoning and comment!

Building A Legacy – Teaching Legacy To The Player Of The Year

Drew has taken on a daunting task: teaching the Player of the Year Brad Nelson about Legacy. Where to even begin? Learn how you can help! Drew reviews the three pillars of the format and why blue is on top.

Building a Legacy – Why Wizards Killed Legacy

Did Wizards kill Legacy with the printing of Mental Misstep? How will Wizards address the price explosion of Legacy staples?

Building A Legacy – Commander In Legacy!

Commander wasn’t a product with must-buy Legacy staples like some had guessed; however, Drew Levin is happy this is the case! Nevertheless, Drew finds the Role Players, Upgrades, and the Rube Goldberg Devices.

Building A Legacy – Everything You Need To Know About Standard

Branching out from his usual Legacy fare, Drew Levin investigates the effect of the bans on Standard using Magic theory. The new pillars of the format are here, so check out these decklists in preparation for new Standard.

Building A Legacy – Enlightenment

Drew Levin had his deck stolen in Indianapolis. Learn how he dealt with this setback and went on to Top 8 the Legacy Open with his U/W Control deck. What changes should you be making to succeed in Baltimore?

Building A Legacy – Not Quite Redemption *10th*

In the penultimate match, facing Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa, Drew Levin has to make a choice: to draw and play out next round or play now and risk defeat against one of the best? Find out, and read about his 10th-place U/W Control list.

Building A Legacy – Not Quite Redemption *10th*

In the penultimate match, facing Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa, Drew Levin has to make a choice: to draw and play out next round or play now and risk defeat against one of the best? Find out, and read about his 10th-place U/W Control list.

Building A Legacy – Ten Decks To Play And Five Decks To Skip

Find out which Legacy decks to play and which to avoid at GP Providence or the StarCityGames.com Open in Indianapolis, featuring the Invitational; if you plan on going to either, this article is a must!

Building A Legacy – Ten Decks To Play And Five Decks To Skip

Find out which Legacy decks to play and which to avoid at GP Providence or the StarCityGames.com Open in Indianapolis, featuring the Invitational; if you plan on going to either, this article is a must!