CategoryMagic The Gathering

Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 81 – A Misstep In The Right Direction

Joey and Bigheadjoe welcome MTG financier Jonathan Medina back to the show to discuss the September 20th Banned & Restricted announcements, as well as some deck ideas for post-InnistradStandard.

The Kitchen Table #364 – How To Control Up Your Type Four

If you love fun, swingy casual multiplayer formats, Type 4 is probably right up your alley. But make sure you balance your stack so you have enough ways to control the opponent, too!

Rise Of Aintrazi – New Toys: An Early Look at Innistrad Standard

Reigning US National Champion Ali Aintrazi wants to play with his new toys (Christmas comes early!). He builds all his favorite archetypes including U/B Control, Reanimator, and Grand Architect. Who says blue isn’t the best?

More Ways To Win – Grinding At Grand Prix Montreal

Ashley had a strong start in Montreal, but couldn’t quite convert. Let her show you what she learned in the last Magic 2012 Limited event!

Building a Legacy – Twenty Reasons To Fall In Love Again

Drew celebrates the banning of Mental Misstep by showing you exactly how diverse Legacy can be and what decks will be viable now that people can freely cast one-drop spells without fear of Misstepping.

One Step Ahead – InniStandard

Innistrad is on the way, and Gerry’s here with his first look at the future of Standard. How will Innistrad shape the Indianapolis Standard Open?

The Sukenik Special – Getting Better At Magic

How can you get better at Magic? Do some players just have natural talent for card-slinging? Jon Sukenik tells you what it’s all about and how to turn around your game.

Jacob’s Ladder – Goodbye Cobra, Hello Liliana

Michael Jacob embarks on a journey to get over his relationship with Lotus Cobra, the love of his past Standard. But new Standard means we have to break old bonds and form new ones… and it looks like Liliana is ready to party.

Constructed Criticism – Nothing Personal, Just Business

Todd Anderson loves Geist of Saint Traft and Mentor of the Meek in a Puresteel Paladin deck for Standard. If you want to start testing Puresteel for States or the Indianapolis Open, here’s a good starting point.

MTGO Video With Bant Battle Of Wits

Bing Luke, or prolepsis9, is a MOCS champion and quickly rising star both on Magic Online and in real life. This video series is more for sport, but who doesn’t love a good Battle of Wits?

Drinking From The Dead Guy Ale – Toolbox Loam

Hello, Legacy fans! Even with Mental Misstep in the format, Aggro Loam was an effective strategy; now, it looks even better! Generate massive card advantage and mana-screw your opponents.

Embracing The Chaos – Cheap Whiskey, Old-School Conan, And Erayo

Sheldon brings on a guest writer, Cassidy McAuliffe, for this week’s Embracing the Chaos. Cassidy discusses the trials of trying to play Commander while at a huge event like Gen Con.

Next Level Spec #8 – Expected Values

With Drew busy brewing Legacy decks with Mental Misstep banned, Ted Knutson takes today’s reins and answers a common question he gets: how to speculate on any given card.

Sullivan Library – Dungrove Fields Of Green

Over a decade ago, Adrian Sullivan created a mono-green deck. Today, cards like Dungrove Elder and Omnath, Locus of Mana provide even more benefit for loading up on Forests! Check out this Standard deck for upcoming tournaments.

Rise Of Aintrazi – Weakness

How do you find the cracks in a deck or in yourself as a player? As a person? Ali Aintrazi addresses how you can patch up the holes in your deck or find and exploit those in your opponents’ decks.