Monday, February 14 – Kibler cited Tempered Steel’s inconsistency as one of its main problems – and indeed, it is a bit too inconsistent until you make it as fast as possible. Then average draws will kill on turn 4 or 5.
Friday, February 11 – Brian Kibler, designer of Caw-Go, discusses his preparations for Pro Tour Paris and the fast evolution of the Standard metagame, including his version of Tempered Steel.
Friday, February 11 – Mike Flores, respected Magic writer and theorist, breaks down the art of customizing a stock deck to the point it becomes something else entirely – while fooling your opponents in those first crucial turns.
Thursday, February 10 – Kuldotha Red edged out Shape Anew in the poll last week, and Gerry, SCG Invitational winner, played it at SCG Open: Indianapolis. Today, he brings you major updates on the deck for SCG Open: DC!
Wednesday, February 9 – Ten rules that will help you generate more effective sideboards and develop more focused decks. Ten rules well worth your time.
Tuesday, February 8 – Brad Nelson will be battling Guillaume Matignon for the Player of the Year title in 2011! Be sure to vote for Team Brad or Team Guillaume before the showdown. Brad talks about the new Limited format with Mirrodin Besieged!
Tuesday, February 8 – If there were such a thing as being too pro, Gfabs certainly would be pushing the limit. He makes 43rd place at GP Atlanta with U/W Control and uses his keen storytelling skills to give you a glimpse into the Pro Life.
Monday, February 7 – There are four types of Magic players. Jon Medina, Magic financial expert, covers the “Trade To Play” player and how the cycle of trading cards to play certain decks will lose you value over time.
Monday, February 7 – Patrick Chapin sends updates from France, testing with the Guillaumes, Ruel, Levy, Nassif, and Jacob – a group sure to dominate this weekend in Paris. He writes about Standard Infect, the metagame, and draft!
Friday, February 4 – Brian Kibler gives you a quick look at some decks made possible with the new set: Tempered Steel, Tezzeret Control, and Infect! Check this article before you go to Indy for the StarCityGames.com Open this weekend!
Friday, February 4 – The question you’ve all been wanting to know the answer to: What are the Top 10 cards of Mirrodin Besieged? Michael Flores, Magic deckbuilder and theorist, loves making lists but does it a little differently this time!
Friday, February 4 – Animal Jund is a special Michael Flores design and his favorite deck to play in Extended! Watch him (with special guest, Bella Flores) play the deck in a variety of matchups on Magic Online!
Friday, February 4 – Patrick Chapin, The Innovator, finishes his evaluation of all the cards of Mirrodin Besieged, including Thrun, Goblin Wardriver, and Green Sun’s Zenith (possibly the best card in the set, according to Patrick!).
Friday, February 4 – You can’t stop the Faeries Master from talking about Faeries! Sam Black responds to Ari Lax’s article and makes his counterpoints. How should you play against hateful decks, and how does Go for the Throat change things?
Thursday, February 3 – The decision is in your hands, Star City Games readers! Gerry Thompson, GP Nashville Champ, wants you to vote on one of three decks for him to play this weekend at SCG Stamdard Open: Indianapolis!
