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Going Infinite – Let’s Hit the Tables

Monday, October 25th – This has been a classroom filled with trade theory and homework assignments. Consider it payment; now you can crossover into the mind of the master. Instead of talking about theory, you’re going to see it in action.

Innovations – Mana Rules Everything Around Me

Monday, October 25th – How much money you want to make is kind of like how much mana you want to make. It’s pretty wild to imagine how many people can’t make what they want and how many people get super defensive at the very mention of the subject.

Jacob’s Ladder – Updating R/U/G Cobra and Sideboarding

Friday, October 22nd – Michael Jacob provides an excellent guide to sideboarding with plenty of examples using today’s Standard environment. R/U/G Cobra had much success at States; consider it for the upcoming StarCityGames.com Open: Charlotte!

Drafting with Tim – Scars of Mirrodin #1!

Friday, October 22nd – He would qualify for multiple Halls of Fame if they only existed. An acclaimed and beloved writer, a constant presence in the sidelines at tournaments, Tim Aten is here to school you in Scars of Mirrodin Draft.

Stay Cool, Be Real

Thursday, October 21st – Gerard Fabiano has some lessons for ya’ll in communication, innovation, and more. He builds a Venser deck and a white weenie deck for your consideration for the upcoming StarCityGames.com Standard Open: Charlotte.

One Step Ahead – Overrated, Underrated

Thursday, October 21st – Stealing a page out of Cedric Phillip’s book, I want to go over a few cards/decks and then give my opinion on whether they’re over or underrated. U/W Control? Overrated. Mimic Vat? Memoricide? Read to find out.

Live Drafting with Shaheen – Scars of Mirrodin #1!

Thursday, October 21st – In this Premium Video first, Shaheen turns “Live Draft Videos” on their ear by giving you an actual live draft camera-over-the-shoulder style with post-draft and post-game commentary!

Drafting with Anton – Scars of Mirrodin #1!

Wednesday, October 20th – I’m really excited to leave M11 behind me and be back in a format with a lot more depth. I loved Mirrodin the first time around, and much of my success came in that format.

The Scars Ahead

Wednesday, October 20th – I couldn’t wait for Scars of Mirrodin to be Prereleased on Magic Online. I’ve played ten Sealed Decks in the past three days, and I’ll try to go over everything I’ve learned during my grind.

City of Brass – When Is a Card Not a Card?

Tuesday, October 19th – Ancestral Recall is in contention for the distinction of “Best Card in Magic the Gathering.” It’s not a card one lightly says “is terrible.” But sometimes it is.

Video Drafting With Anton – Scars of Mirrodin #1! (HI-RES)

Hi-Res Version of Anton’s Article.

Going Infinite – Momentum

Tuesday, October 19th – Jon Medina explains how building momentum in your trade binder is more important than getting value! Also, how will social networking change how you make money? Which are the latest cards to keep an eye on?

Planeswalkers: Stop Printing Them

Tuesday, October 19th – Overall, as currently designed, I think Magic would be better off if no more planeswalkers were ever printed except for the occasional block featuring them.

Scars of Mirrodin Sealed Walkthrough

Monday, October 18th – Figure out SOM Sealed with Anton Jonsson! How would you build Anton’s Sealed pool? Should you be greedy or conservative? Build a fast or a slow deck?

Insider Information – The Perfect Red Deck

Monday, October 18th – Cedric Phillips wrote a tournament report from States running the same Mono-Red Deck he wrote about last time. He wouldn’t change a thing! Read how his deck proved a challenge for Control, Ramp, and the mirror!