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AuthorMark Nestico

Our favorite bearded battler has moved on from the competitive Magic scene, but that doesn't mean he's putting the cardboard down. Mark has finally found his calling in everyone's favorite single-card format, Commander. Don't worry, though - he'll still be popping up from time to time to tell you why something you love sucks as only he could.

PTQ Follies, Standard, & More!

2012 Florida State Champion Mark Nestico tells you about the PTQ he attended over the weekend and what he’s thinking about playing at GP Dallas/Fort Worth.

Teach Me How To Legacy

Mark has to learn how to play Legacy before the SCG Invitational in Las Vegas and needs your help! Tell him which deck he should play and why in the comments!

Quick Hits: What Grinds My Gears

Today Mark not only airs some grievances of fellow players but also talks about a few of the things that have been wearing on him lately in the Magic world.

Dissecting Esper

Mark takes Esper Control apart to find what gives it the just-right balance of cards to play its game-plan optimally. Which card drawing spells and in what quantity, what removal spells and counters, and how many of each are the right balance?

Becoming A Better Student

This week Mark Nestico provides you with some great advice on how to constantly improve and better yourself at the game of Magic.

Wave Riding & Pro Tour Musings

Mark looks at Pro Tour Dublin and his “called shot” with Master of Waves, and takes a critical look at the event coverage and its ramifications as 20,000 viewers tuned in to watch the event.

Your Theros Standard Submissions!

Figure out what to play this weekend at SCG Standard Open: Worcester by reading about a few decks that were posted in the comments of Mark’s article last week!

Long Hair, Don’t Care

Have some fun playing Magic this week with one of Mark’s wacky, off-the-wall Standard decks and let him know about your experience in the comments!