If you don’t know the contributions of Erik Lauer and Tsuyoshi Fujita to Magic and its deckbuilding history, educate yourself now! These two are in the top four best deckbuilders of all time. Read why from the mouth of Patrick Chapin.
Terry Soh has made multiple GP and Pro Tour Top 8s in his career, and he thinks Tempered Steel is not getting the respect it deserves in the format! See what version of Steel he finds optimal.
Todd Anderson lost in a heartbreaking finals match in the Legacy MOCS, losing a chance at a Worlds invite as well as thousands of dollars in prize. Picking himself up, he prepares for Nationals. What’s shakin’ in Legacy and Standard?
Adam Prosak made a whoopsie by drawing into 9th place in Seattle with his Pyromancer Ascension deck. Don’t make the same mistake, kids! Read his report and his decklist.
Building a good RUG deck is hard to do! With Birthing Pod you have to find the best curve and the right bullets. Fortunately, Jon Agley has this ready version of RUG TwinPod for your tournaments coming up, whether at Nats or FNM.
Ken Bearl will be at Nationals and the Midwest Masters Series, and he is ready with a solid U/R Splinter Twin deck. Read his explanations on his decklist choices, and see if might be right for you this weekend!
Patrick Chapin knows what’s important, especially when it comes to deckbuilding. These next two deckbuilders also staked their claim to fame by knowing what mattered in the formats they played. Don’t miss #6 and #5 on the list!
Sheldon is going to Gen Con! Get a chance to play against him and watch his panel this weekend; he’ll be bringing all his old decks as well as his new Phelddagrif Commander deck, so bring yours and battle.
Teddy CardGame gives you a basic course in basket weaving (not the underwater kind). Learn to diversify your investments and minimize risk on Magic Online. Join the discussion on Legacy and Modern!
Alex Ullman covers the results of the first Pauper Premier Event on Magic Online, and some awesome decks are popping up now that Frantic Search and the old Frantic storm combo deck are gone.
Ari Lax lays out the Standard format; he goes through each deck, tells you its role, his opinions on the deck, and how the format/other decks should react to it. His perspective is invaluable for upcoming SCG events and Nationals.
Brian DeMars has played in the Vintage Championships for the past seven years, making Top 8 three times. He won’t be able to play this time due to Nationals, but he gives you important advice if you’re planning on attending.
Patrick Chapin continues with his countdown of the best deckbuilders of all time, honoring Rob Dougherty and Alan Comer today. Taste a piece of Magic history, as Patrick covers their amazing contributions to the game.
Sean McKeown responds to fanmail and a request to spruce up a Dakkon Blackblade deck! He also elaborates on his picks for the Hall of Fame this year; who to vote for out of so many good choices?
Shaheen Soorani compiles a list of the top 10 creatures for control strategies of all time, looking at their respective histories. Walk down memory lane with him or learn a little something about Magic’s past.
