The Guide To Vintage’s Landscape – Attacking The Red Zone
Mark Hornung decides to go over the creature decks in Vintage to give you a taste of the format’s diversity. You’ll be surprised to see what kinds of cards can see play in the format!
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Constructed Standard Video: U/W Illusions Featuring Geist Of Saint Traft!
This week’s Illusions deck is much more aggressive, and really shows you how good Geist of Saint Traft is against a variety of decks. It’s one of the best decks in the format, so get your taste of it here as Todd runs it in a Daily Event.
The Problem With Planeswalker Points
Brian talks about the Planeswalker Points system, along with its flaws and what should be done to help keep people from gaming the system.
Going Infinite – From The Horse’s Mouths
Jonathan concludes his mini-series on shiny Magic cards with some words of advice from others. These players love their finds and share how valuable these rare cards can be and how you can start your own collection.
Scrap That, I Want To Play RUG
Michael Martin just can’t resist a fine RUG when he sees one. Today, he discusses and builds a RUG deck catered to fighting in the current Standard format.
Dear Azami – Rosheen And Her eX’s
Sean takes a look at a Rosheen Meanderer Commander deck submission in this week’s Dear Azami. Which accelerants does Sean recommend, and what X spells would be ideal in a fun but competitive Commander group?
Cube Holistic Wisdom – Second Fiddle Can Be Good Enough
Usman Jamil discusses the importance of including similar card effects in a Cube so that drafters have access to the tools they need for their decks to function.
Grinders And Gallstones – Never A Dull Moment!
Chris VanMeter battled through crippling agony to place in the Top 4of the St. Louis Legacy Open this weekend. He’s also got his Standard list, and quite the story!
Too Much Information ” Indianapolis, Nashville, Baltimore, Kansas City, Las Vegas
Just in time for the Charlotte Invitational, the brothers Hatfield break down the Legacy format since the banning of Mental Misstep and identify the format’s largest foes!
Flores Friday – What I Would Play This Weekend
Mike Flores changes the equation with his U/B Control deck designed with a single purpose in mind: kill all the things! Try it this weekend at the Invitational.
Next Level Magic Preview: Shortcuts In Magic!
Patrick Chapin’s book Next Level Magic is now available in its expanded form as an e-book! It’s the most comprehensive guide to strategy and theory on Magic available. Read an excerpt from the book here.
Charles Darwin’s Wolves
Valeriy Shunkov covers every iteration of Wolf Run deck in this article, whether you want to go artifacts, splash a color, or include Birthing Pod. Read this to prepare for the Invitational and the many Wolf Run decks bound to show up.
Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 89 – Get A Klug
Joey and Bigheadjoe are joined by master card alterer Eric Klug to discuss the results of SCG St. Louis and what they’re expecting to see at the Invitational this weekend in Charlotte!
Invitational Video Rundown with Gerry Thompson & Brian Kibler!
In this video Brian Kibler and I go over all aspects of this weekend’s StarCityGames.com Open in Charlotte featuring the Invitational! Looking for some Magic this weekend? We’ve got you covered! Tomorrow: GerryTV with Kibler about the Invitational deck choices & metagame!
One Step Ahead – Five-Color Control In Standard
Gerry and Michael Jacob have modernized 5CC for Standard in anticipation of the SCG Invitational in Charlotte. Shimmering Grotto and Traveler’s Amulet—welcome to the new world!