Teddy Card Game returns with the first of what promises to be an informative and entertaining series. With the help of some established Pros – Mike Turian, Anton Jonsson, and winner of the recent Grand Prix: Richmond, Rich Hoaen – Ted examines a number of tricky game situations in search of the optimal play. All this plus your usual dollop of Knutson whimsy, in which Ted finally develops a decent taste in music.
Julien continues his series examining the Limited potential of the all-new Guildpact set. After yesterday’s Black and White Orzhov offerings, Julien whips out a ladle to stir up a bucket of Gruul. The Red and Green cards of Guildpact, laid bare.
Instead of discussing Ravnica Limited this time, The Ferrett asks some more universal questions on the nature of Magic – like, how can you win a game when you’re there only 40% of the time? Are you getting the game that you’re giving? And why is Matt Vienneau such an angry, angry man in Round Five?
This week, Wizards of the Coast are holding their Resident Genius voting ballot for the 2006 Magic Invitational tournament. On the shortlist: one Mike Flores.
Seeing as how it is the height of fashion to offer up one’s two cents on the rather sensitive issue of Wizards and lawsuits, and I am known for my militant, temperamental insensitiveness to all forms of public opinion, how could I shut my mouth?
Veteran traveler and Asiaphile Eli Kaplan examines the weighty issue of 240 card decks in Standard at length, and explains his picks for the Invitational.
Raphael takes us through the thought processes and Draft pick orders of a typical “Drake Draft,” concentrating on both triple-Ravnica and Ravnica-Ravnica-Guildpact Limited iterations. Everything you’ll ever need to know about a fresh and powerful archetype.
Last week, we rounded out our Constructed review of the Guildpact cards, penned by our Resident Genius Mike Flores. This week, Limited magic gets a chance to shine. Julien takes the helm, giving an in-depth review of Guildpact for Limited play. Today? The Black and White barnstormers of the Orzhov Guild.
In an article full of special features, Mike takes us behind the scenes in the construction of a set review. This featurette acts as a director’s commentary to his recent Guildpact review, allowing scene-by-scene access to some of his hits and misses in Ravnica thus far. Click the interactive menu above, and head straight for the subtitles within…
Kevin walks us through the evolution and execution of Flame Vault Stax, one of Legacy’s most durable weapons. He urges us to take arms and play this at the forthcoming Duel for Duals at Grand Prix: Richmond…
Hello! It’s your favorite Eternal Dominion-wielding superhero and forumite. This time I’m going to take my lessons from playing Magic Workstation, and a week of solid Standard playtesting, to show you what’s possible when you take the raw power offered by Guildpact and apply it to tournament-winning decks.
Rizzo finishes his daily stint in fine style, railing at the world and all who’ll listen. Of course, he’s trying not to be egotistical… but he’s being worse.
Sean delves deep into the new Limited world of Ravnica and Guilpact combined. Touching on the strengths of colors, and their synergies both in and out of Guild guidelines, this is invaluable to those hardy players heading for Grand Prix: Richmond.
Raphael returns with an unusual Draft strategy that has been cutting up the floor at Premier Events and on Magic Online. Powered almost exclusively by late-pick commons and the Cards That No-One Loves, this article takes a fresh look at the guild-dominated world of Ravnica Draft, and touches on the relevant Guildpact additions that are about to be unleashed on us all…
As usual in the week before a set’s release, we’re inundated with card reviews and speculations. Abe’s article today, however, is different. It concentrates on the cards that shine in a favorite non-sanctioned fun format: Five Color.
