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So Many Insane Plays – If It Ain’t Broke, Fix It

Monday, September 6th – Vintage is healthier than ever, and yet Stephen wants Gush, Frantic Search, and Burning Wish to be unrestricted. Why?

Feature Article – The Rares (And Mythics!) Of M11 Limited

Friday, September 3rd – Because they’re rare, you don’t get to know the rares and mythics as well as the commons. But Gerard ranks them all for you, telling you how to play them and what archetypes they slot into!

Being a Good Human Being

Friday, September 3rd – Why is lying about your deck a negative EV for life itself? Patrick gets philosophical, discussing the whys and wheres of unethical behavior.

Black Magic – No Sleep ‘Til 7th Place: Grand Prix Gothenburg!

Friday, September 3rd – I played Grand Prix: Gothenburg on no sleep, and it just didn’t matter. I’m not saying this to brag — it’s just weird.

Wesconomics: Rare and Mythic Stock Tips

Thursday, Sept. 2 – This week, I will discuss a number of cards I believe are at their peak (and should be sold), as well as cards I believe will rise in value (and should therefore be acquired).

The Pro Perspective – Grand Prix: Gothenburg!

Thursday, September 2nd – In my Magic career, I had never missed a top 8 when I went undefeated on Day 1. I was confident I could make it again this time.

Sullivan Library – The Tailoring of a Mono-Red Deck

Wednesday, September 1st – Mono-Red strategies come in all shapes and sizes. Adrian Sullivan explains their strengths, weaknesses, and differences.

One Step Ahead – Dredgevine in Minneapolis *2nd*

Wednesday, September 1st – Gerry Thompson put down the Ascension deck and picked up the Hedron Crabs for the StarCityGames.com Standard Open in Minneapolis. He shares his Top 2 performance today.

Positive EV – M11 Limited Evaluations

Wednesday, September 1st – When M11 arrived, Core Set Limited received a colossal shakeup. Today, Manuel Bucher re-evaluates some of his early thoughts on triple-M11.

Duel with Ruel -Pyromancer’s Ascension versus Fauna Naya: The Ascension Perspective

Tuesday, August 31st – Last week, Raphael Levy presented the Naya perspective of this matchup. Today, Hall of Famer Antoine Ruel shares his thoughts from the Ascension side of the table.

Insider Information – No Sleep ‘Til Nationals (Part 2)

Tuesday, August 31st – Last week, Cedric Phillips shared the first rounds from his superb 13th-place run at this Year’s U.S. Nationals. He completes his tale today.

Reflecting Ruel – Testing with Magic Online

Tuesday, August 31st – Magic Online is a valuable testing tool for Limited and Constructed formats alike. Today, Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel shares some online tips and tricks to help improve your game.

The Combat Phase – A PTQ in NH

Monday, August 30th – Fresh from his nuptials, Jamie Wakefield regales us with tales from a PTQ, and updates his Mono Green deck for the current Standard metagame.

Going Infinite – How to Approach People and Pricing

Monday, August 30th – The art of trading can be broken down into many disciplines. Today, Jonathan Medina examines instigating a trade, and intelligently pricing your cards.

So Many Insane Plays – Does Mishra’s Workshop Suck? The 2010 Vintage Championship

Monday, August 30th – Vintage maestro Stephen Menendian presents the pros and cons of Workshop decks, and highlights his Vintage Championship performance.