Four Things I Learned In Our Nation’s Capital Last Weekend
Mike Flores shares four things that he learned while commentating during the Standard and Legacy Opens at SCG Open Series: Washington, DC on @SCGLive last weekend.
Squash! Splat! BUG Battle
Take a look at Mike Flores’ latest brew, BUG Battle, to see if you should try to out-Battle of Wits your opponents at the SCG Standard Open in Washington, DC this weekend.
2-3-4: The Philosophy Of Fire And The High-Water Mark
This week, Mike Flores revisits two fundamental Magic theories that every player should know: The Philosophy of Fire and the high-water mark.
Reprint 13: When Can They Shine?
Iconic Magic author Mike Flores takes a different look at ten reprints in M13: he highlights the cards in successful decks from the past and tries to imagine situations where these cards can be difference-makers in Standard today.
How You Can Stop Being So Stupid (Okay Maybe You Aren’t)
Mike Flores tells you why he thinks you probably have a better chance to do well with his Mono-Black Control deck than a Delver deck in the current Standard environment. He also highlights a few interesting M13 cards.
All Different Takes On Primeval Titans
Primeval Titan, beautiful? Beauty, as they say, is in the eye of the beholder. Mike turns his Titan-loving eye back to one old deck and one new in this installment of Flores Friday.
Facing Ulysses
Find out how Mike’s tournaments went last weekend with U/R Delver in Standard. He also provides you with the deck he’d play if all his Delvers and Snapcaster Mages were stolen. Give it a try in Worcester!
More Many Fathers (Standard U/R Delver)
Want to play a different version of Delver at the SCG Standard Open in Columbus at the Origins Game Fair? Then check out the U/R Delver list that iconic deckbuilder Mike Flores plans on playing with this weekend.
Big And Little (Miraculous) Things
Itching to play miracles in Standard at SCG Open Series: Nashville this weekend? Then check out Mike Flores’ All-American Miracles deck, which he’s been smashing with on Magic Online.
How To Invent That Feeling Of Dread
“How important is a nail?” Mike Flores sets up some context in order to respond to those that disagree with his admonition from last week’s article to “never” play The Rock.
Five Useful Instances Of True Versus Useful
Parsing the difference between information you need and information you have is a constant battle in Magic. If you need help deciphering the noise and improving your game, Mike’s got five examples of how to improve just in time for the Madison Open Series!
Controlling The Strike Zone
Inspired by Moneyball, Mike Flores teaches you to identify and later control the “strike zone” in your tournament Magic interactions. Learn how to give your opponent heretofore unknown opportunities to screw up for SCG Open Series: Providence.
Mistakes And Opportunities With 10.5 Commonly Played Cards
Ever made a misplay that made you *facepalm* immediately? Legendary Magic author Mike Flores goes over some of the mistakes he’s seen (and made!) most often with cards commonly played in today’s Standard.
Stage-Skipping Standard
Championship deckbuilder Mike Flores goes back to one of his old articles that newer players may not have seen yet: “The Breakdown of Theory.” He explains what Stage Theory is and applies it to Magic as we know it today.
Pondering Cabal Therapy
Find out why iconic Magic theorist Mike Flores thinks Cabal Therapy is the most superlative but also the most mislaid and misunderstood card in the history of Magic. Get ready for Legacy at SCG Open Series: Phoenix!