Kitty! The Cats Of Magic
When Innistrad came out, I relished its many horror tropes. The only real surprise (for me, at least) was the lack of black cats. Dark Ascension took care of that!
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Dark Ascension’s Top 10 Constructed Cards
Without knowledge of the full spoiler, Jon Agley takes a stab at his Top 10 Constructed cards. Whether you agree with him or not, try to think of ways these cards might change Standard’s landscape; maybe you’ll see them in Richmond!
The Innovator’s Guide To Dark Ascension Standard: Part 2
Dark Ascension is broadening Standard, making more strategies viable. Patrick covers some of the new decks with real potential: Werewolves, Mono-Green, Zombies, and Dredge to start. Try something new at SCG Open: Richmond!
Dark Ascension In Modern
Reid Duke looks at the creature-based strategies and non-creature strategies of Modern with Dark Ascension. What are going to be the big players? Will Tokens make a comeback? What will Faithless Looting do to the format?
Dark Ascension Cards I’ll Be Playing (And A Few That I Won’t)
Sheldon reviews Dark Ascension for Commander. He looks at the new Generals and every spell, creature, and land for their EDH potential.
First Pick At Dark Ascension
Ari Lax looks at Dark Ascension Limited from a bird’s eye view, looking at each color’s curve and seeing how Dark Ascension helps fill in the gaps. Get the low down before Richmond’s Draft Opens on Sunday.
The Magic Show Complete Dark Ascension Set Review (Black)
The Complete Dark Ascension set review continues with the Black Cards! Check out the new set with myself, Gerry Thompson and Todd Anderson!
How Strangleroot Geist Will Change Standard And Other Decks
Jeremy Neeman is Australia’s star player and winner of GP Brisbane; what’s caught his eye from Dark Ascension as he tests for the Pro Tour in Honolulu?
Card-By-Card Dark Ascension Draft Evaluation
Tim Aten goes over every single card in Dark Ascension, just in time for DKA-ISD-ISD at this weekend’s Draft Opens in Richmond. For a rough idea of pick orders, check out this article.
Standard Tech: Faithless Looting, Unburial Rites, and New Delver
With Standard as the format on everyone’s mind, let’s start this week by taking a look at exactly what decks are dominant and some potential candidates that could take the reins at StarCityGames.com: Richmond.
A Pauper Review Of Dark Ascension
Alex evaluates Dark Ascension with an eye towards what will succeed in Pauper formats. Will any of these become powerhouses of the future?
The Magic Show Complete Dark Ascension Set Review (Blue)
We kick the week off right – by discussing all of the Blue cards in Dark Ascension! Join myself, Gerry Thompson and Todd Anderson as we discuss all of them!
Cuber’s Anonymous – Talented Mr. Roto (Part 2)
Justin returns to rotisserie this week! If you’re interested in learning the ropes of the rotisserie draft format, then hold your hand out—Justin is dropping knowledge.
The Innovator’s Guide To Dark Ascension Standard: Part 1
Patrick Chapin begins his review of Dark Ascension. What updates should you be making to the old strategies of Standard? What cards are people underrating?
Dear Azami – Commanding The Darkness (Part One)
Sean takes a good look at the new Generals available for Commanding, starting with Mikaeus, the Unhallowed. This six-drop lets you control your own undying army!