In part 1 of Patrick Chapin’s set review, he gives you updates to existing Standard strategies with M12 to fully prepare you for the metagame at SCG Open: Cincinnati this weekend, as well as his list of top 12 reprints!
The most-anticipated financial article of the quarter is here! Figure out what Ben Bleiweiss, Director of Sales at StarCityGames.com, thinks about the singles values of M12, new and old.
Back in the day, Pox effects were some of Brian Kibler’s favorite cards to brew with, and with Smallpox returning in M12, the Dragonmaster turned Brewmaster and created a G/B Smallpox deck for those looking for shiny new toys.
This article by deckbuilder extraordinaire and acclaimed Magic writer Mike Flores is about building decks based on an idea or theme, as well as the perils of doing so. Use this roadmap to build some of your own theme decks!
Gerry has been scouring Magic Online for decklists, and here are all the unique archetypes he’s found so far. The format is incredibly diverse and healthy, so play what you want at SCG Open: Cincinnati, one of the 1st major tournaments post-ban.
Did Wizards kill Legacy with the printing of Mental Misstep? How will Wizards address the price explosion of Legacy staples?
The new planeswalkers are the talk of the town! What will the price of these planeswalkers be once M12 hits stores? Which planeswalker has the most potential?
A lot of people are hating on the new Garruk, but Patrick Chapin is here to set those people straight. The possibilities are endless with the newest green planeswalker, and these decklists are just the beginning!
As soon as Magic Online updated, Brad Nelson jumped onto Modo and started testing Standard. He has found several decks he likes so far, and he even got some decklists from other Modo grinders to share.
Brian Kibler takes a look at the future of Standard, particularly Mono Red with Grim Lavamancer and U/B Tezzeret with a surprising two-cost artifact that could make some waves in the new world.
Sometimes you just have to remind yourself: pobody’s nerfect. Read these scenarios from Magic’s history recounted by Mike Flores, and see why it’s okay to make mistakes. The real question is what you do about it.
Brad Nelson lays out his most important principles for drafting New Phyrexia. (He’s been drafting nonstop while waiting for the ban updates on MTGO.) He explains which color to avoid, how to draft infect, and how to be flexible in your picks.
Gerry has been doing his research, and he’s found four decks to be definitely good, with a ton of lists with massive amounts of potential. Let’s take a looksee and find a good choice for SCG Open: Cincinnati in a few weeks!
Commander wasn’t a product with must-buy Legacy staples like some had guessed; however, Drew Levin is happy this is the case! Nevertheless, Drew finds the Role Players, Upgrades, and the Rube Goldberg Devices.
Even without Jace, RUG Twin is a powerful strategy in new Standard. GP winner Tim Landale loves the deck and shares with you his updated list and sideboarding guide. Will this deck be a big player at the upcoming Cincinnati Open?
