CategoryMagic The Gathering

The M10 Magic Academy – Preview and a Small Step into White

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Friday, July 17th – In a major new series, we go right back to basics in the company of Pro Tour Commentator Rich Hagon. This is your jumping-off point for finding out about many of the dazzling complexities the game of Magic has to offer. For the newer player looking to begin an exploration of the worlds of Magic strategy, this is the place to start. So enrol in the M10 Academy, and get a helping hand on your way to a better understanding of the best game in the world.

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You Lika The Juice? – Magic 2010 & Me

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Friday, July 17th – The past couple of columns I took a look at Magic 2010 in broad strokes; now that the set is released and I’ve had a chance to hold some of the cards in my hand and play with them, I figured I’d do an overview of the specific cards that have my attention, and touch on the Magic2010 prerelease in Richmond. Let’s jump right in!

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Magical Hack – Riffing On M10

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Friday, July 17th – Magic 2010 is here, and with it comes a whole host of changes. Some are small, like losing mana-burn or the change to how Lifelink works. Some are large, like the change to creature combat that comes with the removal of the previous best four words in Magic besides “you win the game,” “Damage on the stack.”

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The Magic Show #150 – Magic 2010 Forsythee Awards

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Friday, July 17th – Hello everybody, and welcome to another edition of the Magic Show. This week we’ll be discussing the Magic 2010 Forsythee Awards, written by the always-awesome Ben Bleiweiss and reveals the truth behind our latest core set. You ready to have some fun? Let’s go!

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Drafting With Olivier – Shards/Conflux/Reborn #22

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Friday, July 17th – 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!

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Feature Article – Standard Losses and M10

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Friday, July 17th – With M10 hitting the shelves today, the Standard metagame is undergoing a seismic shift. New cards always get the creative juices flowing, but often it’s the cards which disappear that cause the most damage. Brian Kibler looks at some of the cards we’ve lost to The Great Adjustment, and bids them farewell with a wistful wave.

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Practical Legacy – Tuning, Playing, and Listening to Permanent Waves

Thursday, July 16th – At the end of my previous article, I said that the Permanent Waves deck might have been an excellent metagame choice. In this article, I start with a discussion of why Permanent Waves is worth considering and playing. Then I discuss my recent attempts to tune the deck, and show some of the results of my recent testing.

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Yawgmoth’s Whimsy #284 – The Hall of Fame Ballot

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Thursday, July 16th – I have been awarded a singular honor – I am on the selection committee for this year’s Pro Tour Hall of Fame. Admittedly, it’s a big committee, but it is still an honor. . It will take some consideration. I’ll also share some anecdotes. Full disclosure or a chance to tell stories – you decide.

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Flow of Ideas – Reassigning Your Role

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Thursday, July 16th – Over ten years ago, Mike Flores mounted the flag on the world of Magic theory when he wrote “Who’s the Beatdown” and made the claim that “misassumption of role = game loss.” As Magic has evolved over time more conceptual variation on these concepts have arisen, but the core idea remains the same.

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Down And Dirty – Deckstorming M10

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Thursday, July 16th – With U.S. Nationals approaching fast, the Standard metagame is beginning to loom into focus. While Lorwyn and tribal synergies seem to be strong, today’s Down And Dirty sees Kyle stepping off the beaten track, wandering into the realm of the rogue. Will his deck ideas form the basis of a Nationals-winning deck? Read on to find out!

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Insider Information – The Ultimate Kithkin Primer

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Thursday, July 16th – In his final Kithkin-centric article for the foreseeable future, Cedric “Kithwins” Phillips brings us the ultimate primer on playing the Little White men in the approaching Standard metagame. He talks us through the card choices, sideboard debates, and matchup strategies with his usual honesty and wit. Enjoy!

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Drafting With Olivier – Shards/Conflux/Reborn #21

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Wednesday, July 15th – 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!

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MTGCast #163 – Convertible Turtle!

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Wednesday, July 15th – On this week’s MTGCast, the guys discuss the M10 prerelease, Planeswalker-themed soda, Zvi Mowsowitz’s new book, and much more!

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Feature Article – The M10 Prerelease

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Wednesday, July 15th – Veteran Japan coverage writer and Sealed enthusiast Eli drops out of semi-retirement to tell a tale of 70 cards. Good old fashioned Sealed analysis just in time for M10’s release tournaments.

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Constructed Criticism – Attacking the Enemy

Visit the StarCityGames.com booth at Nationals!Wednesday, July 15th – Just tell yourself: attack the enemy. I must find a way to beat them. If you do this, then you will. The first step to defeating your enemy is to figure out who or what your enemy is. In this case, Kithkin is the enemy. Think back to a time long forgotten, where Kithkin ran rampant, but were easily defeated via Firespout. Those days have long since past, but now it seems time for a comeback. Viva la Revolucion!

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