Monday, April 6th – The Alara Reborn prerelease is mere weeks away, and the spoilers continue to roll in. Today, Patrick Chapin brings us an interesting look into four modes of thinking that can help us evaluate new cards and scenarios. By applying these modes of thinking to the cards already spoiled, will you be able to spot the next Tarmogoyf? Read on to find out!
Monday, March 30th – At the StarCityGames.com $5000 Standard Open in Indianapolis a few days ago, Patrick Chapin cast aside his Five-Color Control deck for something a little more aggressive. He piloted this new deck to a commendable Top 16 finish. So, what on earth could have persuaded the Innovator to leave his Cryptic Commands at home? Read on to find out!
Monday, March 23rd – Patrick Chapin, fresh off a PTQ final appearance, brings us a comprehensive guide to winning with Blue Faeries in the current Extended metagame. In an article packed with intriguing tips and tricks, the Innovator keeps nothing back. If you’re serious about qualifying for Honolulu, you can’t miss this!
Monday, March 16th – Patrick Chapin is currently between formats. However, instead of disappearing into his shell, he’s decided to take a look at (almost) everything! This article contains Extended, Standard, Vintage, Limited, and Alara Block Constructed talk and tech. Legacy players need not apply…
Thursday, March 12th – After the disappointment of Pro Tour: Kyoto, Patrick Chapin had high hopes. However, when it rains, it pours. Grand Prix: Chicago was not the unmitigated triumph he was looking for. Today, he takes us through his Legacy experiences, and shares some excellent advice for fledgling deckbuilders out there…
Monday, March 2nd – After months of testing for Pro Tour: Kyoto, Patrick Chapin hit a travel setback and was unable to attend. Nevertheless, his testing paid off in spades, with the deck he co-created going all the way to the top at the hands of Yellow Hat Gabriel Nassif. Today, we have the inside scoop on the PT-winning deck… enjoy!
Monday, February 23rd – It’s the week before Pro Tour: Kyoto, and the pro community is understandably being tight-lipped about their breakout technology. In today’s Innovations, Patrick Chapin outlines his own view on the likely makeup of the Pro Tour metagame, and shares a few strategies and lists he believes will be front-runners come Sunday…
Monday, February 16th – Last week, Patrick Chapin boarded the much-anticipated Magic Cruise for a trip that promised fun, adventure, and unlimited Magic. Today, he shares the stories from the trip, and brings us some Extended and Standard lists for Constructed with Conflux…
Monday, February 9th – Conflux is now legal in all Constructed formats, and everyone is looking for the hot new tech. Today’s Innovations sees Patrick Chapin take some of the old favorite archetypes for a post-Conflux spin before suggesting a couple of ideas inspired by Noble Hierarch…
Monday, February 2nd – Today’s Innovations is a mixed bag of fun and interesting topics. Patrick details his prerelease weekend gunslinging efforts with Manuel Bucher, shares some funky Elder Dragon Highlander lists, and brings us an exciting post-Conflux Standard list which he believes is close to Tier 1 play…
Monday, January 26th – A few weeks ago, Patrick Chapin took us through some of the more interesting cards springing up from the Conflux spoiler. Today, he continues this fine work with a look at the more powerful cards to catch his eye… Warning: Contains Spoilers
Thursday, January 22nd – Patrick “The Innovator” Chapin rocked a Faerie/Gift hybrid deck at Grand Prix: Los Angeles. Today, he discusses the evolution of the metagame post-LA, before sharing some of the more interesting stories from the tournament floor…
Monday, January 12th – We’re striding through January, and the horizon holds a new set of cards… Conflux! Today, Patrick Chapin takes a look at ten highly-hyped cards that are rumored to arrive in February, including what the Innovator believes to be the second-best removal spell of all time… [Warning: Contains Spoilers.]
Monday, January 5th – Today’s Innovations sees Patrick answering a handful of reader correspondence, on topics including Extended Elves, Black/White Prison in Legacy, the demise of Tron, and how to battle against unknown strategies…
Friday, January 2nd – Never a stranger to the unconventional, Patrick serves up a variety of Legacy decklists while detailing wild adventures preparing for Worlds with Manuel Bucher. Although the article appears to be typical crazy Chapin mixing technology with entertainment, there is another article backmasked on top of it! That’s right, another article is hidden on top of the first in reverse, but have no fear, the article is presented two ways for easy reading…
