CategoryMagic The Gathering

AJTV – Episode #1: Playing Against Standstill & Team America Vs. BUG

AJ Sacher’s first episode of AJTV was inspired by Day9’s Starcraft commentary; he reviews various matches and focuses on playing against Standstill in Legacy and the differences between Team American and BUG Control.

Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 66 Parts 1 & 2 Featuring Michael J. Flores

The guys are joined by Michael J. Flores to talk about why Splinter Twin Combo will eventually dethrone Caw-Blade as Standard’s best deck and why the current Standard format is potentially the best in Magic’s history. Be sure to download both parts!

Behind The Curtain – To Kill A Mockingbird

Valeriy Shunkov is here to kill the mockingbird, bird that’s been terrorizing the format for months. Is the age of Caw-Blade finally over, and is Splinter Twin the new deck to beat?

You Lika The Juice? Eyes On The Prize

Bennie discusses some community issues, including the banning of Stoneforge Mystic vs. Jace, the Mind Sculptor as well as the viability of Overextended vs. Modern vs. Extended. In addition, read about the Hawkward deck.

Flores Friday – Asking Better Questions

In our daily lives and in Magic, we face problems that need to be solved. The first step? Asking better questions. Mike provides examples of what he means and how we can better understand formats by breaking them down.

Alterations – Ritalin Kid

Jeremy Froggatt tells you a little more about himself and his struggles with ADD (and thus, with deadlines) and then takes you step by step through an alteration of the Legacy staple, Force of Will.

The Dragonmaster’s Lair – Around The World In Eighty Games

Brian Kibler travels, tests, and brews for 5 different formats across 11 cities across the globe. He gives you a look at his plans for the Legacy GP in Providence as well as what he thinks of Standard and Limited with New Phyrexia.

Mana Screwed! – The Importance Of Randomness In Magic

Getting frustrated by the variance in Magic is a common experience for many players. But what would Magic be like without that randomness? Would we even still be playing the game today?

AJTV – Episode #1: Playing Against Standstill & Team America Vs. BUG

AJ Sacher’s first episode of AJTV was inspired by Day9’s Starcraft commentary; he reviews various matches and focuses on playing against Standstill in Legacy and the differences between Team American and BUG Control.

Magic Candy #2! Top 5 Standard Decks You Should Be Playing In The Next Couple Weeks!

If you’re playing in a PTQ this weekend or the StarCityGames.com Open in Indianapolis, featuring the Invitational, check out what Player of the Year Brad Nelson thinks are the top 5 decks in the ring right now.

One Step Ahead – StarCityGames.com Open: Louisville

Gerry Thompson continues on the StarCityGames.com Open Series grind with an updated Landstill deck for Legacy. Read the stories from the master storyteller and make sure to stay on top of the Legacy metagame for GP Providence.

Too Much Information – Orlando And Louisville Legacy Opens

The Hatfield brothers are Legacy experts and love number-crunching, making them the perfect contributors to the Too Much Information Legacy series. Don’t miss all the data from New Phyrexia Legacy from the past 2 Opens, just in time for GP Providence.

Constructed Criticism – I Get NO Respect!

Bored with Standard, Todd Anderson puts his energies into Legacy and perfecting the NO RUG deck for GP Providence. Todd explains why more people should be casting Natural Order into Progenitus. Here are his updates.

Eternal Europe – Everything You Need To Know For GP Providence

Carsten Kotter gives you the truth about everything (in Legacy). He talks about the 3 major decks, how to play against Standstill, and the sleeper decks and cards. Make the right choice for Providence. Read this for some perspective.

Flores Friday – Ten Facts About The End Of The World

Mike Flores won the TCGPlayer Open this past weekend with U/R Twin. No black mana, no Pyromancer Ascension, pure and simple. Is the reign of Caw-Blade at an end?