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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.

The Mark Nestico “I Called It” Review

Mark Nestico loves spoiler season because he’s right about stuff. Standard stars, undervalued rares and mythics, the whole thing. He’s a profit prophet. What stuff is Mark going to be right about when it comes to Eldritch Moon? Let’s find out!

My New Pet Card

Mark Nestico is crazy about cats, so it’s no surprise Harmless Offering has his attention! Check out decklists from him and a friend, plus his view on why it’s a mistake to dismiss cards like Harmless Offering without giving them a good try!

The Virtue Of Free Wins And Not Playing Magic

“I didn’t even get to play Magic.” How many times have you heard someone say this after losing a match? Mark Nestico talks about what it means to win, to lose, and the irrelevance of how much Magic you got to play.

A Tale Of Two Tournaments

Mark Nestico got run over last weekend. There’s no better way of putting it. So why is he in such good…Spirits? Because he’s got a deck for the #SCGDFW Standard Classic that’s so well-positioned…it’s scary!

Your Deck Sucks 2016 Edition: G/W Tokens

Mark Nestico doesn’t like G/W Tokens. He thinks it sucks. By that, we mean it doesn’t suck, because if it sucked, he wouldn’t be mad at it for not sucking. Which sucks. Just read his writing already. Note: His writing sort of sucks.

Someone Please Explain Skill To Me

We’ve all been there. Magic is a combination of luck and skill, but sometimes unsavory opponents see it a bit differently than we do. Mark Nestico studies this phenomenon as only he can!

The Struggle

It began with an innocuous statement, but it soon turned into a study. Mark Nestico’s life stability has a strange relationship with his Magic success. Does the same apply to you?

The Good Advice Players Just Don’t Get Enough Of

You’ve heard a lot about improving your game if you’ve read Magic articles for a long time. You’ve heard about playtesting, about getting enough sleep, and so forth. But Mark Nestico has some important words that just don’t get enough attention in the competitive Magic world.

An Open Letter To Thieves In The Magic Community

It shouldn’t happen, but it does. Mark Nestico wants to address an issue that is far bigger and far worse than just one person’s bad day. Mark explains how you can protect yourself from being the next victim.

Magic Is A Team Sport

Magic is becoming less and less about one person going it alone. These days, it’s all about forming a tight group of like-minded role players that make everyone better. How should you form a squad? What are the common pitfalls? Mark Nestico gives you the tips you need to succeed!

Nestico’s Not Entirely Fond Of It

Mark Nestico is so sick of–wait. What’s that? Oh. It turns out that he’s actually very calm and mild-mannered about the recently announced PT changes. And he would like to discuss them with you. So long as you understand that he’s Mark Nestico. And he’s not entirely fond of it.

We’ve Got A Problem Here

Mark Nestico wants to tackle #SCGStates this weekend, but he’s having trouble with all the Collected Company decks running around. Read about how Mark plans to take down the deck’s number one enemy!

Week One Winners And Losers

Baltimore was a great coming out party for Shadows over Innistrad Standard! Which decks and cards have all the momentum going to #SCGINVI in Columbus?

#SCGBALT And Week One Standard

A lot of untuned decks will eliminate strong players from the early #SCGBALT rounds this weekend. So how do you avoid being one of them? Mark Nestico discusses the ways you can avoid providing byes on the first week for Shadows over Innistrad Standard!

Your Deck Sucks 2016 Edition

Rally the Ancestors made a mess of Standard, but it dodged Mark Nestico. Until now. The Magic comedy curmudgeon has a few choice words for the creature combo deck that put Standard season right into the graveyard!