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Black Magic – Looking Forward: Setting Priorities and Preparing for Extended


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Tuesday, December 29th – With the New Year looming large, and people focussing on their future development, Sam Black takes a look at the formats he intends to play and the tournaments he’s looking to enter. Such analysis and preparation is necessary for anyone looking to excel, and Sam is ready to go!

Drafting With Oli – Zendikar #24


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Monday, December 28th – 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 – Lots of Legacy


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Monday, December 28th – With the new year promising a plethora of high-profile Legacy events, including the SCG $5,000 Legacy Open series, Stephen Menendian investigates the format from a variety of angles, tweaking the statistics to produce a clear view of current success and failure in the metagame.

Innovations – A Void but Nothing Missing: Looking Back on 2009


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Monday, December 28th – With many holidays coming to a finish, Patrick is taking a wild look back on Magic in 2009, looking at both highs and lows, and showing that what is missing can count just as much as what shows up, all in an unusual fashion that is both astonishing and captivating…

Drafting With Olivier – Tempest / Stronghold / Exodus #1


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Thursday, December 24th – 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!

PV’s Playhouse – Playing On Autopilot


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Thursday, December 24th – Last week, Paulo warned us about the dangers of overthinking. Today, he spins through 180 degrees and preaches against playing on autopilot. As with much in life, the key is to hitting that sweet spot, walking the fine line between each extreme.

Reflecting Ruel – Drafting Green In Zendikar


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Thursday, December 24th – In Zendikar Draft, Green has been labeled the unplayable option for many a month. However, as is the case in other formats, when a color is underplayed, people start playing it in their droves. Today, Oli examines the many archetypes open to the heavy Green drafter. Can the wobbly monsters power you through to the final table?

Drafting With Olivier – Zendikar #23


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Wednesday, December 23rd – 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!

Feature Article – Examining Jund, and Zendikar Sealed Tips


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Wednesday, December 23rd – Fan Favorite Gerard Fabiano brings us an article on the strongest deck in the format: the all-conquering Jund. He investigates a few overlooked tactics and strategies for Jund development, before moving on to some Zendikar Sealed tips!

Feature Article – A New Solar Flare for Standard


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Wednesday, December 23rd – With Standard currently lacking proven Control options, Terry Soh brings us an exciting strategy based on an old favorite: Solar Flare. The deck has a proven track record in a $5000 Standard Open tournament, but will it cut it against the existing metagame powerhouses? Read on to find out!

Drafting With Olivier – Zendikar #22


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Tuesday, December 22nd – 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!

Down And Dirty – The Top 10 Decks of 2009


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Tuesday, December 22nd – Kyle looks back at the Constructed decks we’ve loved and lost this past year, highlighting his personal choices for the Top 10 Decks of 2009. From Faeries to Jund, from Naya to Colfenor’s Plans, they’re all here. What deck will stand astride the rest at the top of the Constructed heap? Read on to find out!

Black Magic – A 2009 Magic Retrospective


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Tuesday, December 22nd – In today’s edition of Black Magic, Sam looks back at a milestone year for his own personal Magic progression. He discusses a number of his high-profile tournament performances, both good and bad, and shares the lessons he’s learned along the way.

Drafting With Olivier – Zendikar #21


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Monday, December 21st – 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 – The 2010 Guide to Vintage


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Monday, December 21st – In this timely epic, Stephen Menendian revisits the archetypes that matter as we approach the new decade. With Vintage currently being more fun than ever before, Stephen examines the Decks to Beat, the Decks You Might Face, and the Dark Horses of Magic’s most broken format…