Going Back to Back with RUG
Thursday, November 18th – Dan Jordan has enjoyed much success in his young Magic career, including his most recent achievement in going back-to-back at SCG Standard Opens with RUG. What’s his take on the deck?
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One Step Ahead – Squadron Hawk is the New Frost Titan
Thursday, November 18th – The latest deck from Gerry Thompson says “Ka-kaw!” on its way to victory. Check out his latest build of R/W Aggro and his Kentucky Open report in preparation for the SCG Open in Richmond.
Sullivan Library – The Three Red Decks (No, Not RDW)
Wednesday, November 17th – There are three very viable red decks in Standard right now, and Adrian discusses all of them! None of which are “Red Deck Wins.”
Innovations – Creativity
Wednesday, November 17th – Are we facing a shortage of creavitity? Patrick Chapin provides you with some great ways to stimulate your noggin and give you fresh perspective in deckbuilding and beyond.
The Field Report – Valakuts & Vampires
Tuesday, November 16th – Alexander Shearer looks at more data from Magic Online Dailies and Premiers and examines the latest trends. His analysis of Valakut turns out the “ideal” Valakut deck based on the results! How close is your build?
City of Brass – So Many Inane Plays
Tuesday, November 16th – If before this event, a friend had asked, “Hey Andy, how many times are you going to play Pithing Needle naming Eye of Ugin today?†I wouldn’t have guessed correctly. Check out Andy’s SCG Open: Boston report!
Going Infinite – Most Likely to Succeed
Monday, November 15th – Jon Medina lists cards that are “Most likely to succeed” in Standard and Extended this week; know exactly what to buy/sell before Extended season!
The Chapin & Sperling Show – Episode #1
Monday, November 15th – In this Season One opener, Chapin & Sperling take us back to Urza Saga development, talk about Primeval Titan vs. Jace, and more!
Drafting with Tim – Scars of Mirrodin #4!
Monday, November 15th – Join Tim Aten for this week’s Scars of Mirrodin draft. Follow his picks, count the name-drops, and discuss in the forums!
The Dragonmaster’s Lair – Jace – Public Enemy Number One
Friday, November 12th – One of the defining cards in Standard is, I think, an understatement. I would go so far as to argue that Jace is the single defining card in Standard right now, and essentially every successful deck is built with Jace in mind.
Insider Information – Grand Prix Cleveland 2002
Friday, November 12th – This story I’m about to tell is one that many don’t know. This is the tournament that got me addicted to competitive Magic.
Drafting with Kenji – Scars of Mirrodin #2!
Friday, November 12th – Kenji Tsumura joins us for another SCG Draft! Follow his picks one at a time and discuss the draft in the forums.
One Step Ahead – A Day to Remember
Thursday, November 11th – How many Magic players does it take to acquire a pizza?? And at what point does it not become worth it? Read Gerry Thompson’s StarCityGames.com Open: Boston report, and learn to love/hate Survival.
Video Drafting With Noah – Scars of Mirrodin #1!
Thursday, November 11th – In his first Video Draft, Noah strikes a hybrid tone with a text draft and a full Super Hi-Res video recap of all three rounds! Watch his wacky G/B Infect deck duke it out!
Black Magic – Breaking Azami in EDH
Thursday, November 11th – Sam Black loves a good EDH deck for those side events at GPs and StarCityGames.com Opens. Patrick Chapin asked for an Azami deck, and Sam was happy to oblige. Want to win at EDH? This is for you.