Between Love & Hate: How To Split A Steam Augury
Are you ready to play with Theros’ reimagining of Fact or Fiction? Mike provides some great insight into what you need to think about when playing with and against Steam Augury.
Putting The Cap On Standard
Mike breaks down the Top 8s of three different events in three different formats that took place last weekend: Modern at #GPDetroit and Legacy and Standard at #SCGATL!
Not Your Father’s U/W/R Control
Prepare to play Standard and Legacy at the SCG Open Series in Atlanta this weekend by reading what Mike has to say about the two Top 8s in Philly last weekend and more!
Eight By Eight
Get a handle on the current Standard and Legacy metagames before SCG Open Series: Philadelphia this weekend by reading Mike’s breakdown of the two Top 8s at #SCGCIN!
From the Mixed-Up Files Of Grand Prix Kitakyushu
Mike Flores takes a look at the Top 8 decks of Grand Prix Kitakyushu, which contained a few surprises, along with the Top 8 of the SCG Legacy Open in Baltimore last weekend.
The Little Pyromancer That Could (Win)
Championship deckbuilder Mike Flores tells you all about Pyromancer Deck Wins: how it works, what makes it different, and why you should play it at your next Standard event.
Quicken Is The Truth
Mike makes a case for why Quicken is the real deal in Standard and shares a few lists that utilize it. Find out if you should try one at #SCGSLC or #SCGNY this weekend!
Five With Flores Friday: Five Wee Ways To Win More Games
Drawing from his experience at #SCGINVI last weekend, Mike Flores provides you with five tips to win more games of Magic. Check them out before #SCGMINN and #SCGKNOX this weekend!
Seven Rounds Of This Or That
Mike Flores, author of The Official Miser’s Guide, writes about deciding on the finer points of a Standard decklist for the SCG Invitational in New Jersey this weekend.
The 23 Pillars Of Standard
Get a handle on Standard before SCG Classic Series: Lansing and SCG Open Series: Richmond by reading Mike Flores’ overview of the most important cards to consider in the format.
Kalonian Hydra And Young Pyromancer
Mike has been fascinated by two specific cards out of M14, and brings half-a-dozen decks to explore them thoroughly.
Figuring Fabulous Fours From (M)Fourteen
Mike Flores, author of The Official Miser’s Guide, writes about two M14 cards that he believes have potential in Standard: Elite Arcanist and Chandra, Pyromaster.
Magically Applied Game Theory
How is your strategic decision making? Mike Flores talks about how game theory can be applied to Magic in order to improve your in-game play with illuminating examples.
Finding Your (Mid)Range
Mike’s finally found a home for Blood Baron of Vizkopa! Take a look at his Junk Midrange deck to see if you should try it at SCG Standard Open: Philadelphia.
Lies, Damn Lies, And Statistics
Celebrated Magic theory author Mike Flores talks about cooperative drafting, being results oriented, and why he thinks Blood Baron of Vizkopa is underplayed in Standard.