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Sullivan Library – The Sullivan Special for Extended

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Thursday, January 14th – The current Extended format is proving to be full of interesting decks and strategies. Adrian Sullivan decided that the format needed one more, and brewed up an intriguing Black/Red Scepter-Ascension deck, powering through a PTQ field on the way to a Top 4 result. Today, he discusses the genesis of the deck.

Positive EV – Choosing the Correct Deck for Playtesting

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Wednesday, January 13th – Choosing the correct deck for testing purposes can be almost as important as choosing the correct deck for an approaching tournament. Perceived wisdom says that the Best Deck in the format is usually the correct choice… but when do you choose to test the deck that beats such a deck?

Down And Dirty – My SCG Dallas Open Tournament Report *11th*

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Wednesday, January 13th – At the SCG Dallas / Fort Worth Open weekend, Kyle Sanchez was in a do-or-die mood. He dropped his eccentric Hedron Crab deck at the last moment, opting instead for a pink-sleeved Boros Bushwhacker build… and his tournament result, alongside many stories full of fun, served to revitalize his view of the game we all love…

Insider Information – Extended Musings

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Tuesday, January 12th – Cedric Phillips, purveyor of the linear aggro strategies, has something to say about Extended it all its glory. While there are many decks that he believes are below par, the rarefied air of a healthy Constructed format is enough to get his creative juices flowing…

Black Magic – Legacy Merfolk

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Tuesday, January 11th – With the StarCityGames.com Legacy Open events proving extremely popular, Sam Black discusses the heavily-played Merfolk archetype. With a power, disruption, and a manabase to die for, can Sam’s improvements take the deck over the top? Read on to find out!

Innovations – The Theory of Everything

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Tuesday, January 12th – This is it, folks. This is the big one. Building on strategies and ideas introduced by the finest writers in the game, Patrick Chapin starts us down the long road of unifying their work into the Theory of Everything. This is one article you’ll not want to miss…

Drafting With Olivier – Zendikar #28

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Monday, January 11th – 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!

So Many Insane Plays – Shooting the Breeze with Lou Christopher, the SCG LA Legacy Open Winner

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Monday, January 11th – The recent StarCityGames.com Los Angeles Legacy Open saw Lou Christopher take home the bacon with the overlooked Enchantress strategy. Today, Stephen Menendian interviews the champion on his deck, his life, and his victory!

Feature Article – Thopter Foundry in Extended, Emeria Angel in Standard

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Monday, January 11th – At Worlds, William Cavaglieri rocked Extended to a 6-0 finish with Thopter Foundry / Sword of the Meek combo. Today, he shares his list, thoughts on the deck, and its place in the current metagame. He also brings us his Mono White Standard deck of choice… [Editor’s Note: Patrick Chapin’s article will be here tomorrow!]

Drafting With Olivier – Zendikar #27

The StarCityGames.com Open Series returns to Dallas/Fort Worth!
Friday, January 8th – 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!

Reflecting Ruel – Turning Pro: Myth or Reality?

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Friday, January 8th – The Pro Tour Lifestyle is something that any PTQ player has long desired. However, how closely does the fantasy match up with the reality? In this enlightening article, Olivier takes us through the true costs and benefits of chasing that PT dream…

The Dragonmaster’s Lair – The StarCityGames.com Los Angeles Open Weekend

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Friday, January 8th – Last weekend, Brian Kibler rocked up to the StarCityGames.com Los Angeles Open, ready to take on all comers in both Standard and Legacy. Today he shares his exploits in both events, and chronicles his Top 16 Legacy finish in fine style…

Sullivan Library – Sorting Through Standard Jund

The StarCityGames.com Open Series returns to Dallas/Fort Worth!
Thursday, January 7th – Last weekend, LSV won the StarCityGames.com Los Angeles Standard Open with a Jund-wrecking UWR Control build. So where does that leave the Jund pilot today? With the SCG Dallas / Fort Worth Open weekend mere days away, Adrian Sullivan examines the latest evolution of the deck we all love to hate…

PV’s Playhouse – Examining the MTGO Extended PTQs

The StarCityGames.com Open Series returns to Dallas/Fort Worth!
Thursday, January 7th – The PTQ season has progressed to Extended, and the early results prove that a multitude of strategies are viable. Paulo takes a look at the two Top 8s from recent Online PTQs, and shares his thoughts on the decks’ strengths and weaknesses. If you’re looking to pick up a Blue Envelope in the coming weeks, let PV guide the way!

Down And Dirty – What To Play in the StarCityGames.com Dallas / Fort Worth Open

The StarCityGames.com Open Series returns to Dallas/Fort Worth!
Wednesday, January 6th – With the StarCityGames.com Open Series calling in his home town this coming weekend, Kyle Sanchez is ready to rock out with his customary rogue brew! Today, he shares a pair of tasty decks for the Standard portion of the weekend. Which will he choose for the actual tournament? Read on to find out!