Commander (Or The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance)
Where does Commander rank in terms of formats for a competitive player like Mark Nestico? Higher than you think! Mark talks Commander, cutthroat decks, and of course, his latest 100-card project!
Tales From The Great Grand Prix
Mark Nestico had a great time at last weekend’s #GPDC! Today he revisits a few unusual circumstances, including one instance where his competitive nature almost got the best of him!
Judge And Jury
Mark Nestico puts on his serious cap for this week to discuss one of the most unpleasant scenes he’s ever witnessed at a Magic event. Join Mark as he gives you tips on how to make your judge encounters go smoothly!
I Finally Solved Modern
Mark Nestico isn’t waiting for bans in Modern. By request from his readers, he has gotten super creative and has a new brew that will shock the Modern world! Hats off to you, Mark!
Enemies
Mark Nestico has observed that a few of Magic’s most popular formats are struggling for mobility. So how is he going to clean up Standard? See what inspired him for the #SCGPHILLY Standard Classic!
The Freshmaker
The Modern Eldrazi deck has grown so menacing, dedicated anti-Eldrazi decks have popped up. But how effective can they be? Mark Nestico looks back at one of the most infamous “hate” decks of all time: The Freshmaker.
What I Learned About Modern At #PTOGW
Mark Nestico played in the Pro Tour, but he wasn’t on the Eldrazi plan. Find out which deck he played why he played it, and what the deck looks like from the inside of a major Modern event!
Your Format Sucks: Modern
Mark Nestico is on his way to #PTOGW and he has to test a lot. That pretty much sucks. That means he can’t make it to #SCGRegionals, and that sucks pretty bad too. However, he’s still a funny writer with a new hilarious entry into his popular series, and that? That’s not too shabby.
Tips For Staying Ahead Of Standard At #SCGCOL
Mark Nestico is loving this Standard format! He has #PTOGW on his radar, and he’s sharing some of his most important insights for #SCGCOL here after seeing the new shape of the format! Good luck at the PT, Mark!
Two #SCGATL Contenders
Mark Nestico can’t wait to get started on Oath of the Gatewatch Standard at #SCGATL this weekend! So much that he’s been tweaking two decks for weeks as spoilers emerged! What are the final drafts of these decks? Look and see!
Beating Your Addictions
With this week off from tournament action, Mark Nestico reflects on his determination and growing professionalism in Magic. Where is the line between moderation and passion? How do you know when you’ve taken the grind too far?
Pondering Oath Of Nissa
As we all know by now, Oath of Nissa is basically Ponder because Magic is simple, easy, and we’re all masters at it. Mark Nestico disagrees as it turns out, and he wants to talk a bit about useless comparisons as they apply to evaluating new cards.
The Black Holes Of Magic
Want to get better at Magic? Mark Nestico did, and he learned a lot about the game by stepping out of his comfort zone. Follow the advice and the discoveries that he used to crawl out of black holes and into the Pro Tour!
Why Your Format Sucks: Standard 2015 Edition
Mark Nestico sucks. He’s written another predictably brilliant article about stuff that sucks, and this time, it’s this Standard, which is obviously the worst of all-time. I hate writing article headers for Mark Nestico articles. It sucks.
What A Waste
Mark Nestico reviews the latest in a long line of Magic-ruining traditions! He bemoans the Wastes lands from the upcoming Magic release, then touches on the Oath of the Gatewatch spoilers that spoiled the party.