Flow of Ideas – A New Combo Deck for Standard: Brain Drain
Monday, October 25th – Check out the new combo deck with Runeflare Trap and Molten Psyche! Bring it out to this weekend’s StarCityGames.com Standard Open in Charlotte.
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SCG Talent Search – Alterations: An Introduction
Monday, October 25th – Jeremy Froggatt wants to write a series all about altering card art! He starts with a quick step-by-step alteration of Molten-Tail Masticore. Check it out to see how it’s done!
Going Infinite – Let’s Hit the Tables
Monday, October 25th – This has been a classroom filled with trade theory and homework assignments. Consider it payment; now you can crossover into the mind of the master. Instead of talking about theory, you’re going to see it in action.
In Case You Missed It… SCG 10/18/10-10/22/10!
Monday, October 25th – Jeff Cunningham’s articles from two weeks ago and the interview with Mark Rosewater set a precedent for Magic writers. We felt the impact last week when inspiration struck on all fronts.
Innovations – Mana Rules Everything Around Me
Monday, October 25th – How much money you want to make is kind of like how much mana you want to make. It’s pretty wild to imagine how many people can’t make what they want and how many people get super defensive at the very mention of the subject.
SCG Talent Search – Deep Analysis: Episode 1
Monday, October 25th – Zach Carter brings us a quality podcast where he looks at the latest Standard format and has some surprise guests for a quick overview of Scars of Mirrodin! Tell us what you think!
You Lika The Juice? The EDH Evil Dead
Friday, October 22nd – Since October is the month of Hallowe’en where we pay homage to the Dead, why not give each general his due? Next week we’ll do Skithiryx, but this week big, bad Geth is in the spotlight!
The Magic Show #210 – Duel Decks, MTGO, & Surviving Legacy
Friday, October 22nd – NOW WITH VIDEO! This week we’re going to be diving into a host of topics: Duel Deck: Knights vs Dragons, the cost of Magic and Magic Online, Draft orders, the Survival of the Fittest problem in Legacy and more! Let’s go!
Jacob’s Ladder – Updating R/U/G Cobra and Sideboarding
Friday, October 22nd – Michael Jacob provides an excellent guide to sideboarding with plenty of examples using today’s Standard environment. R/U/G Cobra had much success at States; consider it for the upcoming StarCityGames.com Open: Charlotte!
The Impact of Pack Order Changes
Friday, October 22nd – You have to give Wizards credit – they like to keep us on our toes. In case you haven’t seen Wizard’s latest announcement, Booster Drafts for all future formats will involve opening sets in reverse order – the most recent first.
Drafting with Tim – Scars of Mirrodin #1!
Friday, October 22nd – He would qualify for multiple Halls of Fame if they only existed. An acclaimed and beloved writer, a constant presence in the sidelines at tournaments, Tim Aten is here to school you in Scars of Mirrodin Draft.
Yo! MTG Taps! Episode #43 – Faction, Schmaction
Friday, October 22nd – This week the guys are joined by, 2009 State Champion Lloyd Frias, to discuss the latest developments in Standard and more!
The Chump Block – Scarred for Life: A Scars Sealed Primer
Friday, October 22nd – Zach Jesse returns from the grueling grip of LSAT studying and makes his way into the world of Scars of Mirrodin Sealed. He made Top 8 of a Chicago PTQ and has played a few queues on MODO. See what he’s got!
Stay Cool, Be Real
Thursday, October 21st – Gerard Fabiano has some lessons for ya’ll in communication, innovation, and more. He builds a Venser deck and a white weenie deck for your consideration for the upcoming StarCityGames.com Standard Open: Charlotte.
One Step Ahead – Overrated, Underrated
Thursday, October 21st – Stealing a page out of Cedric Phillip’s book, I want to go over a few cards/decks and then give my opinion on whether they’re over or underrated. U/W Control? Overrated. Mimic Vat? Memoricide? Read to find out.