Your Deck Isn’t Perfect, But That’s OK
Ari Lax helps you stay a step ahead of the Standard metagame before SCG Open: Kansas City. Your deck may be “bad,” but here’s why it’s okay and what you can do to fix it.
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Drafting G/W
Brad Nelson took a break from Standard to draft Innistrad online. After 50 drafts, he’s gotten a pretty decent grasp of the format. In particular, one of his favorite archetypes is G/W Aggro. Try it at the Draft Open in Kansas City this weekend.
Going Infinite – Another Week In The World Of Magic Finance
It’s an exciting time for traders in both the Standard and Legacy world. With the Standard metagame still in flux, prices are still settling. What cards should you be picking up before too soon?
Innovations – The Villain Grows Stronger
The metagame is picking up speed; can you keep up? This week’s gauntlet includes a few new faces, and Wolf Run Green is probably at the top of that list. Patrick Chapin breaks it down for you in anticipation of SCG Open: Kansas City.
The Dragonmaster’s Lair – Attacking The Standard Metagame
If you’d rather beat the enemy than join them, then Kibler has your back. Today, he’s examining the results of States and Grand Prix Brisbane with an eye towards trumping Tier 1!
Five With Flores Friday – Come Again?
Mike Flores discusses the impact of cards like Druidic Satchel, Brimstone Volley, and Dungrove Elder on the metagame. He includes a massive sideboarding guide for people looking to sling some U/R Satchel this weekend.
Rise Of Aintrazi – States And U/B
Ali loves a good control deck, so it’s no wonder he fell in love with Jeremy Neeman’s GP winning U/B Control. This article is full of tips and tricks on both winning with Control as well as beating it.
One Step Ahead – Wu Tang Tokens
W/u Tokens is a contender. It’s not as powerful or flashy as Wolf Run Ramp or Solar Flare, but it’s good, and as long as those decks exist, it’s better than Township Tokens. Read about the deck Cedric Phillips used to win States.
FNM Diaries #2 – Quote The Raven: “NEVERMORE!”
Kyle Sanchez is on the hunt for unique brews to play at FNM. Currently, he has a few unique ideas on how to abuse Nevermore, giving his G/W Tokens list a rest.
The PSulli Metagame (And What To Play In Amsterdam)
Does Legacy have a metagame? Or is it so hard to get cards that people just stick to one or two basic core archetypes and just stick with those for the most part? Also, what should you play at GP Amsterdam and the Legacy Baltimore Open?
Innovations – Analyzing States And Redesigning Birthing Pod
The States lists are pouring in! Patrick Chapin takes the slice of the winners and does a metagame analysis using the data collected thus far. In addition, he revamps Birthing Pod to fight today’s metagame in time for this weekend’s Baltimore Open.
Win More And Lose Less
Reid Duke talks about Birthing Pod at States and on needing to focus on what matters in order to win games, which is not what he did. Learn some valuable lessons in preparation for Baltimore Open this weekend.
Pod Brews: A Template
Ari Lax is the man with a plan—to make Birthing Pod work in Standard. He lists every option up the curve available in every color, and before showing you some well developed decklists. If you’re planning on playing Birthing Pod in Baltimore this weekend, you need to read this article!
Flores Friday Tuesday – 12th Place With U/R Satchel
Mike Flores made some waves at New York States with his Druidic Satchel Control deck. Check out the list he would recommend for this week’s Baltimore Open. Gain some life, put some lands into play, maybe make a dude!
Going Infinite – Guess Who’s Back (Modern)
Modern has been announced as a PTQ season (officially), so what does that mean for you traders out there, looking to make some value? Which cards will be a good pickup for the Modern season? Medina shows you.