One Step Ahead – Playing Combo Is Hard
Gerry Thompson finds a gap in his Magic-playing game. He realized this while piloting U/R Twin at the SCG Open in Cincinnati. Why is combo trickier to play than other archetypes?
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Building A Legacy – When To Play Bad Cards Like Blood Moon
Drew Levin switches it up a little and plays a RUG Visions deck over U/W Control. What about today’s Legacy metagame makes Blood Moon a good choice? Read Drew’s reasoning and comment!
Next Level Spec
In a new financial series, Ted Knutson demonstrates how the Magic Online market is ripe for the pickings—if you play your cards right. Read how to make some smart investments, and let him know your heart’s desires.
A Railbird’s Eye View
Ari Lax breaks down all that he learned from doing SCGLive commentary in Cincinnati; don’t miss this incredible review of Standard and Legacy, especially if you plan on playing in Seattle this weekend.
SCG Open: Cincinnati And Japan Nationals
Brad Nelson is glad to be playing Standard again, as this past weekend has proved the format to be diverse and fun! Which decks would Brad recommend playing right now, and which would he recommend avoiding?
Going Infinite – Birthing Pod And Other Standard Risers
Jonathan Medina takes a look at some of the rising prices of cards from M12 and the new Standard, along with some speculation on what you should be scooping up before their prices climb.
Innovations – The First Taste Of M12 In Tournament Play
Patrick Chapin has decklists for you. Lots of them. Today, he takes a look at a variety of decks that have emerged out of the post-banning post-M12 Standard format from Japanese Nationals to Cincinnati this past weekend.
The Dragonmaster’s Lair – Torpor Orb Tezzeret
Brian Kibler is stranded without the ability to test with M12 until it comes out on Magic Online, but he thinks Torpor Orb only gets better with Magic 2012 in Standard. Check out the list and tell him what you think!
Flores Friday – The Great White Gap
Puresteel Paladin decks are picking up steam in Standard. Caleb Durward made 2nd place in a PTQ with a U/W list. Here’s Mike Flores’s take on the archetype!
Innovations – The Innovator’s Guide To M12 Part 3: The Future
Patrick Chapin concludes his M12 Guide with even more ideas for decks and uses for cards. Make sure to not miss parts 1 and 2 from this week, and enjoy trying some of these new brews at SCG Open: Cincinnati.
One Step Ahead – Rebuilding Twin From The Ground Up
This Standard is not old Standard. We have to start from the bottom. Gerry Thompson builds Splinter Twin with a fresh look at the metagame. See where he’s at for SCG Open: Cincinnati this weekend.
Building A Legacy – Teaching Legacy To The Player Of The Year
Drew has taken on a daunting task: teaching the Player of the Year Brad Nelson about Legacy. Where to even begin? Learn how you can help! Drew reviews the three pillars of the format and why blue is on top.
The Innovator’s Guide To M12 Standard Part 2: The New Brews
Part 2 of Patrick Chapin’s M12 set review covers a myriad of new archetypes and decks in Standard. He beats with Azure Mage, copies Goblin Grenades, blinks Stonehorn Dignitary, and more.
A Combo Player’s Guide To M12
Ari Lax reviews M12 from the perspective of the combo player; he covers their uses in Standard, Legacy, and even Overextended! Which cards are good enough, and which don’t make the cut?
Going Infinite – Your M12 Survival Guide (aka My Review)
Jon Medina reviews M12! For anyone who trades Magic cards out there and wants to become a trade master like Medina, check out this article and stay on top of the Magic finance metagame.