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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.

Holiday Havoc!

We may be just past Christmas, but that doesn’t mean Mark is ready to sleep on who has been nice and who has been naughty! From the sweets (Fate Reforged spoilers) to the lumps of coal (Magic Online), Mark Nestico makes a list and checks it twice for the year in Magic!

Abzan Ascending!

Wanting a few byes for GP Miami, Mark Nestico went to battle and succeeded! See the list that wouldn’t be denied, and find out why Mark says a hybrid of two philosophies is the next best thing in Standard!

Who Are You?

Whether you’re new to the competitive side of the game or you just can’t seem to find your Magic niche anymore, Mark has a great guide to help you find your way through your deck choices before your next event!

So You Hate Siege Rhino

With the #SCGINVI coming up, there’s one card flirting with Standard dominance like no other. Mark Nestico examines the journey of everyone’s (least?) favorite horned beast and how it compares to prior iterations.

Fifty Shades Of Erebos

It’s becoming apparent that one of the most filthy things you can be doing in Standard is reanimating insects and rhinos. Read Mark’s take on the archetype he thinks you should be taking to #SCGPORT!

Quick Hits!

Mark Nestico is dying to talk about the exciting new Open Series changes! See what he thinks of the newest craziest decks in Standard before #SCGGATL and what he thinks the future holds for competitive Magic!

The Boy Who Cried Bannings

With lots of Legacy and Modern results coming in over the weekend, Mark Nestico is reflective on the pre-tournament talk of bannings. Read his thoughts on the matter and weigh in on what you think should be banned (and unbanned) in Modern and Legacy!

Quick Hits: Legacy, FNM Hero, and Vanity

It’s Quick Hit time! Mark Nestico gives his thoughts on Legacy and Grand Prix New Jersey, an FNM Hero update, and advice on coordinating one’s basic lands on a budget!

The Jeskai Dilemma

Mark Nestico couldn’t help but notice that the Jeskai Ascendancy deck that took down last week’s Open looked a little familiar. Check out Mark’s history with the deck before #SCGCOL, and check out his first foray into FNM Hero!

The Deck Of Choice!

Mark Nestico returns to share the results from the FNM Hero poll! Read about which deck you chose for him in his quest to come FNM Hero, and find out if his choice would make a good weapon to tear apart #SCGOAK!

FNM Hero: Revamped!

Mark Nestico heard your voices! In keeping with what his readers want, Mark is starting his FNM Hero challenge over to cater more to the spirit of the idea! Help him out with his new deck selection, and work on one of his many deck ideas for #SCGMINN!

FNM Hero, Part 1!

Our epic and heroic Mark Nestico finally takes flight with Jeskai in his quest to rebuild his Magic empire! But in a world filled with rhinos and monsters going into #SCGWOR, find out why Mark’s secret weapon is another creature type altogether…

Doing What Is Right At Grand Prix Orlando

Mark Nestico talks about his Magic homecoming! At Grand Prix Orlando, he faced a variety of decks, an ill-timed illness, and a moral dilemma that he’d love for you to weigh in on.

The Deck That Made Me Cry

Mark Nestico is a seasoned Magic veteran and grown man, but that doesn’t mean he’s never shed a tear. Read his heart-warming sob story about a new Standard deck that just *sniff* *sniff*–I just love Magic so much!

KHAAAAAAAAAAANS….Brewing

Mark Nestico is going to continue his quest to be an FNM Hero, but first he must conquer Tarkir by way of Grand Prix Orlando! Find out about his Prerelease, his FNM Hero rules, and of course, how he’s going to dominate the GP!