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AuthorOlivier Ruel

Pro Tour mainstay Olivier Ruel's outstanding career includes five Pro Tour Top 8s, numerous Grand Prix Top 8s (including the recent victory at Grand Prix: Brighton), and induction in the Magic Hall of Fame class of 2008.

Drafting With Olivier – Zendikar #19

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Wednesday, December 16th – Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel takes us through an 8-4 draft queue on Magic Online. He shares some comprehensive thoughts about both the picks and the games, and talks us through each step of the way! If you’re looking to improve your Limited game, this is the article series for you!

Drafting With Olivier – Zendikar #18

Draft with Olivier Ruel... at StarCityGames.com!
Monday, December 14th – Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel takes us through an 8-4 draft queue on Magic Online. He shares some comprehensive thoughts about both the picks and the games, and talks us through each step of the way! If you’re looking to improve your Limited game, this is the article series for you!

Reflecting Ruel – When To Mulligan

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Friday, December 11th – Knowing when to mulligan a sketchy hand is tricky. Of course, it’s an invaluable skill; correctly deducing that your opening seven is weaker than a random six can be the difference between a win and a loss. Olivier Ruel investigates the art and science of the mulligan, with math examples and sample hands all the way!

Drafting With Olivier – Zendikar #17

SCG 10k St. Louis Offers First Chances to Qualify for the 2010 StarCityGames.com Invitational!
Friday, December 11th – Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel takes us through an 8-4 draft queue on Magic Online. He shares some comprehensive thoughts about both the picks and the games, and talks us through each step of the way! If you’re looking to improve your Limited game, this is the article series for you!

Drafting With Olivier – Zendikar #16

SCG 10k St. Louis Offers First Chances to Qualify for the 2010 StarCityGames.com Invitational!
Monday, December 7th – Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel takes us through an 8-4 draft queue on Magic Online. He shares some comprehensive thoughts about both the picks and the games, and talks us through each step of the way! If you’re looking to improve your Limited game, this is the article series for you!

Drafting With Olivier – Zendikar #15

SCG 10k St. Louis Offers First Chances to Qualify for the 2010 StarCityGames.com Invitational!
Friday, December 4th – Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel takes us through an 8-4 draft queue on Magic Online. He shares some comprehensive thoughts about both the picks and the games, and talks us through each step of the way! If you’re looking to improve your Limited game, this is the article series for you!

Reflecting Ruel – Turbo Fog For States

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Friday, December 4th – States is tomorrow, and people are searching for the One True Deck to propel them to State Champion status! Olivier Ruel takes Joel Calafell’s Worlds 6-0 Turbo Fog deck for a spin around the MTGO block, and suggests sideboarding plans and maindeck improvements…

Drafting With Olivier – Zendikar #14

Claim your territory at The 2009's State and Provincial Championships!
Wednesday, December 2nd – Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel takes us through an 8-4 draft queue on Magic Online. He shares some comprehensive thoughts about both the picks and the games, and talks us through each step of the way! If you’re looking to improve your Limited game, this is the article series for you!

Drafting With Olivier – Zendikar #13

Claim your territory at The 2009's State and Provincial Championships!
Monday, November 30th – Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel takes us through an 8-4 draft queue on Magic Online. He shares some comprehensive thoughts about both the picks and the games, and talks us through each step of the way! If you’re looking to improve your Limited game, this is the article series for you!

Reflecting Ruel – Enjoying the Moment

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Friday, November 27th – At Worlds, Olivier Ruel needed to make Top 8 to hit the heights of Level 8 mage for the coming season. As this was a tall order for anyone, he vowed to have fun at the tournament come what may. Today, he shares his tales of woe and wonder from the tournament floor…

Drafting With Olivier – Zendikar #12

Claim your territory at The 2009's State and Provincial Championships!
Friday, November 27th – Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel takes us through an 8-4 draft queue on Magic Online. He shares some comprehensive thoughts about both the picks and the games, and talks us through each step of the way! If you’re looking to improve your Limited game, this is the article series for you!

Drafting With Olivier – Zendikar #11

Claim your territory at The 2009's State and Provincial Championships!
Wednesday, November 25th – Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel takes us through an 8-4 draft queue on Magic Online. He shares some comprehensive thoughts about both the picks and the games, and talks us through each step of the way! If you’re looking to improve your Limited game, this is the article series for you!

Drafting With Olivier – Zendikar #10

Claim your territory at The 2009's State and Provincial Championships!
Friday, November 20th – Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel takes us through an 8-4 draft queue on Magic Online. He shares some comprehensive thoughts about both the picks and the games, and talks us through each step of the way! If you’re looking to improve your Limited game, this is the article series for you!

Reflecting Ruel – How to Build a Sealed Deck 2: Day 1 at Grand Prix Minneapolis

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Friday, November 20th – Olivier Ruel rocked to Grand Prix: Minneapolis and posted a fine 8-1 result on Day 1. Today, he shares his Sealed cardpool and deck choices, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of the cards in general. After Day 1 of Worlds, he sits at 4-2… Good luck Oli!

Drafting With Olivier – Zendikar #9

Claim your territory at The 2009's State and Provincial Championships!
Wednesday, November 18th – Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel takes us through an 8-4 draft queue on Magic Online. He shares some comprehensive thoughts about both the picks and the games, and talks us through each step of the way! If you’re looking to improve your Limited game, this is the article series for you!