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AuthorMichael Clair

As an editor, you know that you should probably take a serious look at a writer when Mike Flores says, "You have got to hire this guy. He's great." Michael Clair is the reigning New York State Champion and hopes to help others like himself as he strives to qualify for the Pro Tour.

The Art of Magical Warfare – Curving Out

If you’re anything like me, the first time you heard the term “Mana Curve” it was either by someone much better than you, or it was on a website. For the longest time I never understood what a good curve really was, or how to build my deck with that mythical “Good Curve.” I would ask the same questions over and over, “What’s the shape of the curve? Is it a bell? An incline? I just don’t understand!” Well I’m here to help you figure out exactly what the mana curve is, so you won’t have to be like me and annoy people with those questions all the time.

Your Life Is A Pile Of Chips, And You Bet With It Each Round: Racing Effectively For The Win

As an editor, you know that you should probably take a serious look at a writer when Mike Flores calls you up at home and says, “You have got to hire this guy. He’s great.” You may not have heard his name before, but Michael Clair is the New York State Champion, a Regionals Top 8 finisher, a PTQ and PCQ finalist, a man with a 1920 Limited rating… And he’s also our latest Featured Writer. Today, Michael discusses racing and combat math, showing how to utilize your life totals for maximum gain.