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Innovations – Ffej, Heezy, and Zvi

Monday, October 18th – “Liar.” I can only imagine what twisted machinations must have been breeding beneath the sweaty brow of poor Jeff Cunningham. No mortal man should have to face such a maniac in any arena of life, let alone Liar’s Dice.

The Dragonmaster’s Lair – GP Sydney, Frame by Frame

Friday, October 15th – So there I was at 0-2. I’d spent thousands of dollars and flown clear around the world only to find myself on the brink of elimination just like that. I took a deep breath, put on my headphones…

The Grind: Part 2

Friday, October 15th – What is it about The Grind that keeps Magic players coming back? Signs point to obsession bordering on psychosis. Read the epic part two of Jeff Cunningham’s masterful GP report!

Innovations – Pyromancer Ascension: A Higher Standard

Friday, October 15th – Just in time for the StarCityGames.com Standard Open in Nashville this weekend, The Innovator digs out and revives Pyromancer Ascension! All its major threats are gone! Is the time ripe for this combo?

One Step Ahead – History of U/R and Strobe Red

Thursday, October 14th – Consider sleeving up either of these two babies for the StarCityGames.com Open in Nashville this weekend! Gerry’s fave, U/R Control, or his super-aggro red deck with Assault Strobe!

The Nose Knows – State of the States

Thursday, October 14th – StarCityGames.com Standard Open: Nashville is just days away, and Kyle knows exactly what you should bring. His U/W Control is metagame tuned, and he provides the sideboard breakdown.

The Icy Grip – How to Build a Control Deck in Three Easy Steps!

Thursday, October 14th – Shaheen Soorani provides you with an outline for building your control decks! What should your curve look like? Why doesn’t Shaheen like Preordain? May his advice lead you to victory at SCG Standard Open: Nashville!

Sullivan Library – Eminent Domain for Standard

Wednesday, October 13th – Adrian played a fresh update to a deck he won States with a while back with Wildfire. U/R is back with powerhouses like Destructive Force, Frost Titan, and… Volition Reins?? Try it out at SCG Standard Open: Nashville!

Drafting with Noah – M11 #2!

Wednesday, October 13th – Some unbelievable picks in this draft! Follow Noah’s draft where he discusses almost every pick, including when to hate-draft and when to pick up sideboard slots.

Innovations – Overtime: Inspired by True Masters

Wednesday, October 13th – Begin by focusing on the data. What can we learn? Let’s start with the gauntlet you should be testing this week if you are preparing for the StarCityGames.com Open in Nashville this weekend, or even just an FNM.

Black Magic – Understanding a Battlecruiser: When Control Decks Become the Beatdown

Wednesday, October 13 – This week Sam discusses the idea of “Battlecruiser Magic” and its current impact on the game, the results of the 2010s and what it means for this weekend’s Nashville Open, and his GDS2 essay.

Drafting With Anton – M11 #9!

Tuesday, October 12th – Another fabulous draft with Limited favorite, Anton Jonsson! He makes some tough picks when trying to decide his colors. Follow along pick by pick, and gain insight into Anton’s process!

The Pro Perspective – A Take on Scars of Mirrodin Sealed Deck

Tuesday, October 12th – “How are we supposed to build a deck when there are so many building restrictions?” Raphael Levy investigates this bizarre Sealed format and makes some key discoveries.

Vintage Avant-Garde – At Least I Know Where I Stand

Monday, October 11th – In Michael Flores’ article “Who’s the Beatdown?” he states that “Misassignment of Role = Game Loss.” While it’s certainly true when applied to Vintage, it’s often difficult to distinguish who is, in fact, the beatdown.

Going Infinite – How to Build a Robot (on MTGO)

Monday, October 11th – If you read last week’s article you might have noticed how much of a pain in the arse it was to trade on Magic Online. I knew that the smartest way do this was to get a bot going. The question was, “How do I do that?”