So Many Insane Plays: The Power 9 Series Returns!
Don’t adjust your monitors! It is 2018 and this is really Stephen Menendian! One of the pioneers of Magic content is back to talk Vintage as we approach SCG CON!
So Many Insane Plays – My Black Lotuses Attack for Two
Monday, September 20th – Stephen unveils a new deck – Snake City Vault!
So Many Insane Plays – Attacking Jace
Tuesday, September 14th – Stephen designs a foil deck to keep Jace/Time Vault in check, and runs you through a game to show you how to beat Jace down!
So Many Insane Plays – If It Ain’t Broke, Fix It
Monday, September 6th – Vintage is healthier than ever, and yet Stephen wants Gush, Frantic Search, and Burning Wish to be unrestricted. Why?
So Many Insane Plays – Does Mishra’s Workshop Suck? The 2010 Vintage Championship
Monday, August 30th – Vintage maestro Stephen Menendian presents the pros and cons of Workshop decks, and highlights his Vintage Championship performance.
So Many Insane Plays – In Vintage, Jace is Protection From Game
Monday, August 23rd – At a prelim tournament before the Vintage Championships at GenCon, Stephen Menendian played Tezzeret Control to a fine finish. He explains his workings today.
So Many Insane Plays – CounterTop Emrakul in Legacy
Monday, August 16th – At GenCon, Stephen Menendian rocked an exciting CounterTop Emrakul list in the Legacy Championship. Today, he takes us through his tournament performance in time for the StarCityGames.com Legacy Open in Denver.
So Many Insane Plays – The Q2 Vintage Market Report
Monday, August 9th – With Vintage in the spotlight thanks to last weekend’s Vintage Champs at GenCon, Stephen Menendian brings us the latest article in his excellent Vintage Market Report series. He examines recent results from around the world, provides metagame predictions, shares financial tips and decklists, and more!
So Many Insane Plays – Why I Played Lands at Grand Prix: Columbus
Monday, August 2nd – Stephen Menendian and his team prepared well for Grand Prix: Columbus. Their weapon of choice? Lands. Today, Stephen takes us through his tournament experience, and explains why he believes that Lands was a fine contender for the perceived metagame going in… [Editor’s Note – Patrick Chapin will be appearing on Friday!]
So Many Insane Plays – Last Call: Reanimator versus CounterTop Thopter
Monday, July 26th – Grand Prix: Columbus is almost upon us, and the Legacy faithful are ready! Today, Stephen Menendian looks at a matchup that’s sure to be numerous in Columbus: Reanimator versus CounterTop Thopter. If you’re planning on piloting either of these decks, this is the article for you!
So Many Insane Plays – Tribal Warfare! Goblins versus Merfolk in Legacy
Monday, July 19th – Grand Prix: Columbus is fast approaching, and Legacy fans across the world are deep into their preparation. Today, Stephen Menendian tests a pair of Tribal decks that are sure to appear in force at the upcoming event: Goblins and Merfolk!
So Many Insane Plays – M11 Is Amazing in Vintage: A Core Set Review
Monday, July 12th – While M10 sold in record Core Set numbers, it added very little to Vintage. M11, however, is a different story. Today, Stephen Menendian scours the set for the cards that’ll have an impact on Magic’s most powerful format. He also brings us his latest Complete Vintage Checklist![Editor’s Note: Patrick Chapin will be here later in the week!]
So Many Insane Plays – A Guide to Grand Prix: Columbus
Tuesday, July 6th – Earlier this year, Stephen Menendian presented the Complete Guide to Legacy. Today, he both updates this epic tome and presents exhaustive statistical analysis regarding his thoughts on the upcoming Legacy Grand Prix in Columbus! He also wades into the Mystical Tutor debate…
So Many Insane Plays – First Place with MUD
Monday, June 28th – Stephen Menendian believes that MUD is in a perfect position in the current Vintage metagame. Today, he talks us through his continuing thoughts on the strategy, and shares some key decisions and plays from a recent Vintage tournament in which he powered to victory!
So Many Insane Plays – The New Legacy Banned List, And What It Means For You
Monday, June 21st – Legacy has undergone a subtle change this past weekend, with the bannings and unrestrictions from the Powers That Be. Just how will the removal of Mystical Tutor affect the metagame? Even though it doesn’t kick in until July, will the news impact on this weekend’s StarCityGames.com Legacy Open in St. Louis? Stephen shares his initial thoughts…