Thursday, July 15th – Last week, Sam Black analysed the Core Set comings and goings dictated by the arrival of M11 and the approaching departure of M10. With White, Blue, and Black put to the sword already, Sam turns his eye toward Red, Green, Artifacts, and Lands. What has gained, and what has lost out? Sam reveals all…
Wednesday, July 14th – For the past few months, Jund has loomed over Standard like a perpetual cloud, being the most popular and perhaps strongest strategy in the format. Today, Gerry Thompson presents what he believes to be the Perfect Jund deck for the current format, before sharing a selection of interesting Legacy brews in fine time for Grand Prix: Columbus.
Wednesday, July 14th – Kyle Boggemes recaps two tournaments – Legacy and M11 Sealed – in order to impart some words of wisdom on our wonderful game. He espouses the benefits of hard work and practice, and suggests a Landstill deck for your next Legacy tournament, such as the upcoming Grand Prix: Columbus!
Tuesday, July 13th – Rise of the Eldrazi draft continues to excite players around the world, and Olivier Ruel is no exception. Today, he breaks down his favorite archetype in the format: UBR (Grixis) Control. He provides archetype analysis, strategic advice, and comprehensive common and uncommon pick orders. And he forces the archetype in the next edition of Drafting With Oli!
Tuesday, July 13th – Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel takes us through an 8-4 draft queue on Magic Online. He shares some comprehensive thoughts about both the picks and the games, and talks us through each step of the way! If you’re looking to improve your Limited game, this is the article series for you!
Tuesday, July 13th – Magic is a complex game with a myriad of deck possibilities. Why, then, is it relatively easy to predict the archetypes you’re likely to face at any given tournament? Patrick Chapin discusses the art of deckbuilding and metagaming, and examines how the decline of the expert deck builder may be something we can exploit…
Monday, July 12th – M11 is here, but it will take a few weeks for the new cards to make an impact on the current Standard metagame. Antoine Ruel continues his Duel With Ruel series today with a look at Mythic Bant versus Turboland, two decks that promise much with the changes in the coming weeks…
Monday, July 12th – While M10 sold in record Core Set numbers, it added very little to Vintage. M11, however, is a different story. Today, Stephen Menendian scours the set for the cards that’ll have an impact on Magic’s most powerful format. He also brings us his latest Complete Vintage Checklist![Editor’s Note: Patrick Chapin will be here later in the week!]
Friday, July 9th – Despite an excellent Magical history, Marijn Lybaert has never set his Nationals competition alight. By selecting Mono Red this year, however, he had the fire behind him to burn everything in his path. He tells his story today.
Friday, July 9th – When M11 arrives, it rings the death knell from a selection of M10 cards that, come rotation, will disappear from Standard. Today, Sam Black looks at what’s coming and what’s going, and posits whether the color concerned has gained or lost in the exchange. White, Blue, and Black are offered up today, with the rest coming next week!
Thursday, July 8th – The M11 Prerelease happens this weekend, and deckbuilders across the world are looking forward to getting their hands on the new cardboard. Adrian Sullivan takes us through a selection of cards that promise much in Standard and beyond. Will the new Core Set re-invent Standard as we know it? Adrian reveals all…
Thursday, July 8th – When a new set arrives, Cedric Phillips is ready to share his opinions! Today, he continues that trend by sharing those M11 cards he believes are both overrated and underrated. Is Squadron Hawk really that good? Will Knight Exemplar push White Weenie over the top? Let Cedric reveal all!
Thursday, July 8th – With M11 waiting in the wings, the current Best Deck in Standard is up for debate. Today, Craig Wescoe states his case for Persecutor Jund, and he has some excellent numbers to back his boast. He also touches on the subject of Good Cards, and their place in a deckbuilder’s arsenal.
Wednesday, July 7th – Gerry Thompson is in a tempestuous mood. In today’s edition of One Step Ahead, he lets loose on what he perceives as our faults and failings regarding the current Standard metagame. He examines what works, what fails, and gives us both barrels. If you’re looking to succeed at your next Standard tournament, Gerry will show you how.
Wednesday, July 7th – Kyle Boggemes brings us an exciting article today, one which will hopefully spawn a semi-regular series down the line. He looks at the four major Constructed formats – Standard, Extended, Legacy, and Vintage – and shares the lists he’d play in each if the tournament were happening tomorrow. If you’ve a Constructed tournament this weekend, let Kyle lead the way!
