Other People’s Decks: Oh, Livia!
To keep things spooky for Halloween, Sheldon decided to review a deck by a fellow Armada Games Leaguer, Nathan Fons. His Olivia Voldaren deck is powerful and swingy, featuring lots of artifact acceleration.
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Drafting With Tim! ISD #4
Tim Aten drafts Innistrad on Magic Online in an 8-4. Will he see some success in this one? Learn some lessons now so you don’t have to in the Draft Opens this weekend.
U/B Self-Mill
Brad Nelson offers some advice for drafting a self-mill deck in Innistrad Limited. Try it out this weekend at the Draft Open in Las Vegas, but be careful about going all-in on the strategy. You might get milled out!
First Worlds, Then Honolulu!
US National team member Haibing Hu just qualified for yet another Pro Tour—he’s going to Honolulu! Read his story and what it took to seal a blue envelope.
Risky Moves
SCG is ecstatic to welcome Jeremy Neeman! He is one of the best players in Australia and on track to be 1 of the 3 fastest players to reach 100 pro points. His first article is about risk evaluation and when you should just go for it.
SCG Classic – Creating A Fearless Magical Inventory
This article has changed many players’ perspectives on their games over time, including Patrick Chapin. Originally published four years ago, it is still a fundamental read for any aspiring Magic player. Make your own Fearless Magical Inventory!
The Men Of Magic Podcast: Anton Jonsson Interview
The Men of Magic is a podcast series that interviews Magic’s lumarinies. In this episode, Anton Jonsson talks about his Hall of Fame induction, the Planeswalker Points system, and more.
Going Infinite – Like Clockwork
Jonathan Medina looks at his previous predictions and where they are currently sitting in price. He also analyzes the cards to buy and the cards to sell from the up-and-coming big decks of Standard and Vintage.
MythBusters: Is Vintage’s Speed At A Standstill?
Mark Hornung talks about the myth that Vintage is currently a fast-paced format. He also talks to Josh Potucek about his remarkable three recent wins in the Blue Bell Vintage events with Landstill.
Of Standard Strip Mines And Snapcasters
Michael Martin talks about his white weenie deck from Baltimore, including the Leonin Arbiter/Ghost Quarter synergy that it seeks to abuse. He also shares a RUG list. Check ’em out for the Standard Open in Las Vegas.
Analyzing GP Hiroshima And SCG KC
The results from Kansas City and GP Hiroshima reveal some interesting new potential directions for the format. The Innovator helps you build your ideal gauntlet for SCG Open: Las Vegas where he’ll be commentating on SCGLive!
Dear Azami – Beating Down With The Bandit Warlord
Godo, Bandit Warlord is a mono-red Commander that loves to swing, particularly with crazy equipment. Sean helps update The Sack’s EDH deck with using his own personal touch.
Next Level Spec #9 – Friends Don’t Let Friends 4-3-2-2
How do you maximize EV in the world of Magic Online drafting? Ted Knutson breaks down the math and why you should avoid entering 4-3-2-2’s.
Drafting With Tim! ISD #3
Tim Aten puts his own entertaining spin on a Draft Walkthrough. If you want to give yourself every edge at the next Draft Open in Las Vegas, be sure to soak up this knowledge!
Cube Holistic Wisdom – Rooster Drafting
Looking for a new spin to the usual cube formats? Usman Jamil introduces Rooster drafting, giving you a new way to play when you’re short of enough people for a cube draft!