Friday, October 1st – Yes, I’ve seen the new White Weenie/Artifact decks that can explode into an Argentum Armor with Quest for the Holy Relic. Yes, I’ve seen Koth. What I’m excited about, though, is Scroll Thief.
Friday, October 1st – The end of a saga! Chapin concludes with the black and blue cards of Scars of Mirrodin! He focuses on design for the upcoming Great Designer Search, while discussing the implications of infect and proliferate on Standard.
Friday, October 1st – My hope is that this is part of a grand plan to scale back Magic’s power level. If not, I’ll forever wonder who called in the nerf brigade. This leaves the few cards that will determine the success or failure of Scars in Constructed.
Thursday, September 30th – Anton drafts one of his best decks so far in the series, R/B Act of Treason! Follow his draft pick by pick and pick his brain in the forums!
Thursday, September 30th – In a new format, I typically build the fastest, most aggressive decks possible. Only then can I understand what to expect. Once I know which aggro decks are good and what I’ll have to play against, then I can go about building a control deck.
Thursday, September 30th – Continuing the green and white set review in classic fashion, deck designer Patrick Chapin discusses Elspeth Tirel and why she’s overrated, a new multi-format hoser, Girl Scouts, and infinitely more.
Thursday, September 30th – Most of green is spent finding ways to prevent all the cards that are more or less “Beast!†from blurring together. It’s the ones willing to step outside that paradigm and work with the enemy that can hope to do something worthwhile…
Wednesday, September 29th – Chapin continues the most epic set review in history with the red, land, and gold cards! Which planeswalkers will make his top 5 list? What will be a staple one-drop for red? And which are the best Scars duals?
Wednesday, September 29th – With the leaving of Oblivion Ring and Path to Exile, what is a control mage to do in this Standard environment? Shaheen Soorani, U/W Master, discusses Scars and the gifts it provides.
Wednesday, September 29th – A message to all those going completely crazy over how Koth might have to be banned because it’s so ridiculous: Take a deeeep breath. Relax. Have some water. This isn’t even close to the best planeswalker.
Tuesday, September 28th – Follow pro Anton Jonsson in a pick by pick draft on Magic Online! Watch as he assembles a R/W deck and discusses his decisions in between picks!
Tuesday, September 28th – “Unless you’re an Affinity player, there’s not much need to hang onto your Mox Opals.” See why the numbers aren’t in favor of Mox Opal and how to play Assault Strobe, Kuldotha Forgemaster, or Liquimetal Coating in Legacy.
Tuesday, September 28th – Chapin continues his set review with Part 2 of the artifacts. What does world-class deck designer “The Innovator” have to say about Ratchet Bomb? Semblance Anvil? Myr tribal? He’s not one to judge a card by its sleeve…
Tuesday, September 28th – Which card does Zvi fear the most in new Affinity? Will a poison deck rise in Standard? Be careful where you step from here; you could be infected next.
Monday, September 27th – To trade, you need to become a salesman. You need to know the set well enough to know what cards appeal to which audiences, and why. And I’ll tell you who wants what.
