This week I decided to try an experiment for my weeklies, because I like challenges and experiments. I have my trusty d100 with me. I am going to roll, and then take the rolled number card in alphabetical order from a random expansion set. Make sense? Probably not, but let’s do it anyway.
Have you had the pleasure of watching your Dark Confidant get hit with a Mogg Fanatic and then getting your Scrubland get destroyed by a Wasteland? Only to watch your opponent run you over with a horde of goblins that you have no way of stopping? If you are playing a deck in Legacy that plans to win with creatures, you need to ask yourself one important question – are you playing a threat?
Terry entered Grand Prix Manila with a clear gameplan in mind. Beguiled by the power of the Blue cards, he drafted the color exclusively. In today’s article, he outlines his strategies for a number of Blue-based color combinations, and brings us tips and tricks for success when drafting RRG.
Ben Goodman (a.k.a. Ridiculous Hat) returns to complete his incredibly entertaining report from Pro Tour: Honolulu. More analysis, more insight, and more humor, from one of the pioneers of “Ghost Dad”!
This week, The Ferrett pulls open one of those tricky pools that you don’t mind getting but you hate building, with strong cards in every color. So assuming that he doesn’t eeny-meenie-miney-moe it, how does he decide? Plus, some thoughts on mana curves, a confirmation of a Nick Eisel tip, and a request that you help Ferrett cure his vampirism!
It’s an article on the fundamental problem of Magic: what do you do when you don’t have anyone to play with, and you want the company of real-life pals? Fortunately, Bruce has had some experience in starting up Magic groups from scratch, and he’s willing to share his expertise with you!
In this week’s edition of Magical Hack, Sean takes a look at Team Constructed. By concentrating on the all-important dual lands, he shares his thoughts and insights on the team dynamic and presents some exciting ideas on how to get the most from the format.
The standard beats package should be – according to Heezy Street – Kird Ape and Scab-Clan Mauler, with Giant Solifuge and Scorched Rusalka somewhere in the midst. No doubt those guys are fantastic – good enough to run over Owling Mine like it wasn’t even there, and good enough to win Forty Grand – but good enough today?
Mark rounds out his Week of Lists with his Top 10 Magic articles of all time. Essential reading for anyone with a love of the game.
Today, we are pleased to welcome Craig “Prof” Jones to our expanding team of Feature Writers… and what a tale he brings! Pro Tour Honolulu saw perhaps the greatest topdeck in Magic history, and Craig was the lucky benefactor. Read his entertaining take on the proceedings, plus tips and tricks on his powerful Zoo build, only at StarCityGames.com!
With a nod to Mark Young’s entertaining SCG Daily series, Mike compiles his list of the Top 20 Underplayed Cards in Standard. There are some surprises here… Meloku? How can the Clouded Mirror of Victory be deemed “underplayed?” Each card is examined for strengths and weaknesses, throwing up some interesting ideas for the coming Team Constructed season…
Planning to attend this weekend’s Grand Prix Madison? Adrian is here with all the information you need to ensure you have an excellent time! Useful tips on where to eat, where to drink, where to play, and where to party… all together in one article.
Earlier this week, Mark brought us a list of Magical superheroes. He paired the great and the good of the Magic community with their comic-book alter-egos.
Today, it’s the turn of the villains….
Abe cracks open his Underused Cards file, and cooks up a tasty broth of decks that utilize some of the unsung heroes of Magic… Those fringe cards that clutter up your trade binder? Dig them out. It’s time to play.
In the second installment of this excellent series, Josh examines two fresh scenarios involving Gifts and Uba Stax decks. Armed with the collective insights of a variety of top Vintage players, the correct play is dissected and discussed. This time, however, there is dissension in the ranks… do you agree with the decisions?
