Wednesday, August 5th – Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel takes us through an 8-4 draft queue on Magic Online. He shares some comprehensive thoughts about both the picks and the games, and talks us through each step of the way! If you’re looking to improve your Limited game, this is the article series for you!
Wednesday, August 5th – Last week, Kyle promised us fireworks in his quest to qualify for Pro Tour: Austin. With a PTQ this weekend, our curly-haired assassin has been brewing something spicy in preparation. Will this deck be enough to take home the Blue Envelope? Read on to find out!
Wednesday, August 5th – It’s official: Five-Color control is the deck to beat. However, when a deck is powered by multicoloured mana and the best spells in the format. Just how does one bring it crashing down? Manu believes he has the answer. He also discusses M10 Sealed, in perfect time for this weekend’s Grand Prix: Brighton.
Tuesday, August 4th – Looking for a good starting point to further develop the only true “budget” deck in the format, Dave applies Adrian Sullivan’s amalgamation technique to Chris Boomer’s Warp World Revolution deck.
Tuesday, August 4th – The remaining Blue cards fall under the Academy’s firm but fair gaze, in an article that features Card Quality, Why Instants Are Better Than Sorceries, and what may be the first reference to used car salesmen ever to appear on a Magic strategy website. Teaching tools are funny things, really.
Tuesday, August 4th – This week, Doug pits two crowd favorite decks against each other to see which one comes out on top! BG Suicide, packing the strongest black disruption cards in the game and giant monsters, faces down with Merfolk, the sneaky blue team with counters and draw spells. Will the black monsters overwhelm the fish? With an eye towards GenCon, Doug analyzes these two inexpensive Legacy decks when they sit down across from each other at the table.
Tuesday, August 4th – Adrian Sullivan swam into Nationals in the wake of the littlest fish. However, as Merfolk didn’t manage to propel him very far in the tournament proper, he cast his net wide in search for something fresh. Today, he presents a couple of exciting lists, including one rogue build that looks like a total blast to play…
Tuesday, August 4th – While working for Canadian Nationals, Quentin Martin explored the Five-Color Control archetype in depth. While he opted to play Tokens to his Top 4 finish, he’s been tinkering away on his own Five-Color list ever since. If you’re looking for a fresh take on the Five-Color strategy, look no further.
Monday, August 3rd – Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel takes us through an 8-4 draft queue on Magic Online. He shares some comprehensive thoughts about both the picks and the games, and talks us through each step of the way! If you’re looking to improve your Limited game, this is the article series for you!
Monday, August 3rd – “I think I’ll just play some old school Five-Color Control this week,†Christian texted me on Wednesday, anticipating our return to Standard after getting our draft on with M10. “Yeah, pretty safe bet,†I replied, planning to shuffle up my Cruel Ultimatums as well. “Top 3 spots in U.S. Nationals… Guess it could be okay for FNM!†he sent back. Talk about an understatement.
Monday, August 3rd – In the first round of the second draft, I see I am paired against Sam Stein. I’ve never actually played against him, but I hear he is a pretty good player. However, I am very happy with my deck and don’t think I should lose unless my opponent has some sick bomb like Martial Coup or Lavalanche.
Monday, August 3rd – In today’s edition of So Many Insane Plays, Vintage maestro Stephen Menendian takes the format’s true control option – Stax – for a spin in a seven-round Vintage tournament. While he didn’t quite make the final table, he learnt a lot about the strategy behind the deck, and he shares that knowledge today.
Monday, August 3rd – After missing out on Day 2 at Grand Prix: Boston, Patrick Chapin is in uncommonly reflective mood. Today’s “Innovations†is not about new tech or strategy… it’s about holding yourself accountable for your attitude to the game. Playing correctly is something more than technical, and Patrick leads the way.
Friday, July 31st – Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel takes us through an 8-4 draft queue on Magic Online. He shares some comprehensive thoughts about both the picks and the games, and talks us through each step of the way! If you’re looking to improve your Limited game, this is the article series for you!
Friday, July 31st – Olivier Ruel was ready to play Five-Color Control at French Nationals. However, after scouting the field, he audibled into the funky Time Sieve Combo deck… and it took him to a Top 8 berth. Today, he recounts Day 1 of the tournament…
