A New World Of Dinosaurs
GP Top 8er Ari Lax originally popularized the “Dinosaur” draft deck in Scars-only draft and provides an update to the archetype with New Phyrexia. He breaks it down for you by pack and teaches you how to value your picks.
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The Dragonmaster’s Lair – Why Didn’t I Run The Best Deck?
Hall of Famer Brian Kibler made only one mistake when preparing for Pro Tour Nagoya: overestimating everyone else’s ability to prepare for the metagame. Read how he picked a suboptimal deck in anticipation of a phantom metagame.
Ten [More] Things To Do With Your Spellskite
Mike Flores is the most contrarian person that Patrick Chapin knows. So to fit into that role, Mike is here to tell you why Spellskite is awesome now versus before, when it sucked. It’s all because of Twinblade, which headlined the Invitational.
Black Magic – Reflections From Asia
Sam Black did not have the most successful two weeks in Asia. However, he does get something out of it after realizing the power of Puresteel Paladin. Try his Puresteel Blade deck if you’re feeling adventurous and Stoneforge Mystic isn’t banned.
Three Weeks Of The Magic Life
Brad Nelson breaks up the past three weeks into run goods and run bads, good plays and bad plays. He moves back to his hometown, then travels to Grand Prix in Providence and Singapore, continuing his story as a Magic PT grinder.
Winning The SCG Invitational With Wild Nacatl, Part 2: Legacy
In Part 2, Pat Cox gets to talk about his favorite deck! You rarely see Pat without his trusty Zoo deck for a Legacy tournament, and the Invitational was no exception. If you want to run this archetype in Baltimore, this is the first place you should look.
One Step Ahead – Know Your Enemy
Gerry Thompson puts his brewing hat on, given the banned announcement coming up. What decks can we play that don’t include Jace, the Mind Sculptor?
PT Nagoya: Developing Izzet Control?
Alex West and his team full of Pro Tour mainstays went into overdrive preparing for Pro Tour Nagoya. For some deep insight into testing for Pro Tours, check out their process and the evolution of Alex’s Izzet (U/R) Control deck.
Winning The SCG Invitational With Wild Nacatl, Part 1: Standard
Pat Cox has been on an absolutely tear, winning the Invitational one weekend and Top 8ing Pro Tour Nagoya the next. Read how it all began in Indianapolis, with a matchup guide for the RUG (No Twin) deck that got him halfway there.
Building A Legacy – Enlightenment
Drew Levin had his deck stolen in Indianapolis. Learn how he dealt with this setback and went on to Top 8 the Legacy Open with his U/W Control deck. What changes should you be making to succeed in Baltimore?
9th At GP Singapore With Elves
Hall of Famer Raphael Levy was ready to take back his title at GP Singapore (won in 2007) and came oh so close, missing on tiebreakers. Read about the Elf deck that almost got him there, beating up on Caw-Blade meanwhile.
Innovations – Tight Technical Play And Commander In Legacy
Patrick Chapin covers some of the new Commander Deck cards that may see some Eternal play; then, he divulges his thoughts on Legacy and Standard, focusing on elements of tight play—the passing and dribbling of Magic.
Going Infinite – Sowing The Seeds Of Providence
The effect of GP Providence is being felt in the Magic financial world. Jon Medina talks about some of the major cards that rose to prominence due to their utility in Legacy: Ancestral Vision, Batterskull, and more.
The Dragonmaster’s Lair – Certarch
Brian Kibler has been brewing a way to foil Caw-Blade with Tezzeret and his metallic buddies. Check out the archetype Gaudenis Vidugiris made 9th with at the SCG Invitational and feel the power of Argent Sphinx and Vedalken Certarch.
Flores Friday – Sorrow
Flores reflects on his Invitational weekend with remorse. If there’s anyone he let down, it would have to be Jace, the Mind Sculptor. Read about how to get more out of your Jace! Don’t make the same mistakes.