Exclusive Planechase Previews: Illusory Angel And Quicksilver Sea!
Don’t miss Patrick Chapin’s two exclusive previews for Planechase 2012, which releases on June 1st: Illusory Angel and Quicksilver Sea!
AuthorPatrick Chapin
Patrick Chapin, "The Innovator," is a member of the Hall of Fame class of 2012. The Pro Tour Journey into Nyx Champion and five-time Pro Tour Top 8 competitor is a renowned deckbuilder and author of both Next Level Magic and Next Level Deckbuilding.
The Truth About What Has Been Restored…
Wonder why Avacyn Restored hasn’t made a big impact on Standard yet? Patrick Chapin has the answers, including which deck he wants to work on next for the format. Prepare for this weekend’s SCG Open Series in Nashville.
Finkel/Kai, With Bant Hexproof And U/W Control In Standard!
Patrick Chapin discusses the two hottest decks from PT Avacyn Restored, Bant Hexproof and U/W Control with miracles, and how they could be adapted in Standard for this weekend’s SCG Open Series in Orlando.
How To Tap Land
Do you like winning enough to work on the fundamentals? GP Orlando finalist Patrick Chapin gives valuable insight into shortcuts and how being more knowledgeable about them can vastly improve your tournament play on the SCG Open Series.
Avacyn Restored Set Review Part 3: Green, Gold, Artifacts, & Land
Pro Tour Paris Top 8 competitor Patrick Chapin completes his Avacyn Restored set review with green, gold, artifacts, and land. Read about the cards that caught his innovative eye as he looked through the last of the new set.
Avacyn Restored Set Review Part 2: Black And Red
Worlds 2007 finalist Patrick Chapin continues his Avacyn Restored set review. He highlights the ten standout cards in black and red and provides a couple decklists inspired by new cards.
Avacyn Restored Set Review Part 1: White And Blue
What white and blue cards is renowned deckbuilder Patrick Chapin most interested in from the new set? Read on to find out in part 1 of his set review for Avacyn Restored Week. and consider using some of these cards in Providence this weekend.
The Most Angels
Four-time Pro Tour Top 8 competitor Patrick Chapin is here to tell you how to correctly evaluate miracle cards in Avacyn Restored. From Entreat the Angels to Bonfire of the Damned, he gives you his assessment of miracle cards that have caught his eye.
Domino
With Avacyn Restored spoiler season in full swing, Patrick Chapin, “The Innovator,” examines a card that not many people have been talking about: Restoration Angel. Find out which decks he thinks this card may have a home in and why.
Exclusive Preview: Angel of Jubilation!
Find out the latest info on Avacyn Restored with an exclusive preview on the card Angel of Jubilation by Patrick Chapin. You read it here first!
I Need A Miracle!
With the Avacyn Restored spoiler season finally upon us, Patrick Chapin discusses the implications of two new mechanics: miracle and soulbound. Learn about what’s coming in Avacyn Restored and beyond!
U/B Control And Playing More Clones
Patrick Chapin made Top 32 of Grand Prix Salt Lake City last weekend with U/B Control. He has an updated list with insights from the tournament. If you like control, try it out this weekend at SCG Open Series: Des Moines.
It Only Ends Once. Everything Else Is Just Progress.
Patrick Chapin analyzes the Standard results from last weekend’s SCG Invitational. He tells how Delver was dominant and explains why it looks like this won’t change anytime soon. Prepare for Grand Prix Salt Lake City!
Zombies, Junk Tokens, And Shutting Down The Disco
Patrick Chapin talks about GP Nashville and two Standard decks readers asked about in the comments last week: U/B Zombies and Junk Tokens. Try one of these out this weekend at SCG Open Series: Baltimore featuring the Invitational.
Magic, Lynx, And Dawson’s Creek
Patrick Chapin writes about how life is really just a series of games that playing Magic can prepare oneself for. Discover how you can use getting better at Magic to improve your life at the same time.