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FNM Diaries #4 – POTC Crowned
Standard is interactive, lots of critter combat, lots of fatty boom boom’s to finish games out, lots of different angles in an open metagame where even something like Phyrexian Obliterator can dominate if supported properly…
Flores Friday – Embarrassing Losses With Weird Decks
This article is about decks that are works in progress but that have potential in today’s Standard metagame. Try tuning one of these up for Las Vegas if you feel like rogue-ing it up.
3 Pillars Of Standard
What three cards are the pillars of Standard right now? What two decks should you be running to beat Wolf Run? Terry Soh has such answers for you and more, in time for the Las Vegas Open tomorrow.
Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 85 – Leader Of The Flock Barking
Joey and Bigheadjoe discuss the shape of the Standard metagame in the weeks leading up to Worlds later this month, including some fringe decks that might break out soon.
The Kitchen Table #367 – Equinaut Commander Deck
What’s Equinaut? The deck was one built around Equilibrium and Fleetfoot Panther. It’s a Bant deck with lots of bouncing! Check it out ’cause it’s tons of fun, even in a 100-card format.
More Ways To Win – The Art Of Netdecking
Netdecks aren’t for everyone, and nobody should play them all the time, but sometimes they’re just what you need to maximize your own personal best chance of winning.
Eternal Europe – Autodestruct In Amsterdam
Which emotional state helps our game? Which one disrupts it? How do you stop from self-destructing? Carsten Kotter talks about his experience at GP Amsterdam and the life lessons he learned.
Building A Legacy
Gerry made Top 8 at SCG Open: Kansas City with a Legacy Counterbalance deck that wins with Tarmogoyf. He recommends it for Las Vegas this weekend, too. If you want to win, try it out.
The Sukenik Special – Just Ask
Jonathan Sukenik (Watchwolf92) encourages you to ask questions, even at the risk of sounding dumb or being rejected. How does this apply to Magic? How will it help you become a better player? The answers are right here.
Trying New Flavors In Innistrad Standard
Sometimes we have to step out of our comfort zone and try different flavors, and that goes for decks, too. Check out some of these newer concoctions at SCG Open: Las Vegas.
Constructed Criticism – Delving Into The Unreal
Todd has had success with Illusions in the past, but this time, he’s got a new member on the team: Delver of Secrets. This card sees play in Legacy, but Standard? Todd tells you why Illusions are definitely real in Las Vegas.
Over-Under
Ari Lax creates a list of both overrated and underrated cards in Innistrad Draft. Which cards should you be taking higher? Just in time for the Las Vegas Draft Opens!
How To Beat Everything Using Savannah
G/W Maverick is a relatively inexpensive Legacy deck that takes the most hateful bears in the format and pits them against the field. This isn’t a White Weenie deck. Drew tells you why you should consider it at Las Vegas this weekend.
How To Stifle For Value
Stifle decks have experienced a resurgence in today’s Legacy metagame. Michael Caffrey runs through some common situations involving Stifle. Learn when to Stifle, and when not to—in time for the Vegas Legacy Open this weekend.