Tuesday, September 8th – With recent Zendikar revelations over the past few days, it seems that the predicted demise of Extended may have been a little premature. Sam Black examines some of the new cards that will define the New Extended, and shares his thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of the approaching format. [Warning: Contains spoilers.]
Tuesday, September 8th – With travel and Grand Prix play taking Olivier’s time, today’s belated Reflecting Ruel sees the French master definitively answer the Play or Draw question for Limited play. He also discusses his personally disappointing performance at Grand Prix: Niigita.
Monday, September 7th – In Vintage, The Perfect Storm strategy has been popular for a number of years. Today, Stephen Menendian tests the strategy against a number of popular Tezzeret builds, both pre- and post-board. As usual, he notates each play and decision along the way…
Monday, September 7th – In today’s Innovations, Patrick Chapin looks at some of the stronger Zendikar offerings that have been revealed thus far. This set is shaping up to be incredible, and Patrick believes it will be the best selling Magic set ever printed. [Warning: Contains spoilers.]
Friday, September 4th – In the second article in his Austin Extended series, Quentin Martin examines the Control decks on offer in the pre-Zendikar Extended format. Such developing ideas are sure to form the basis of the metagame at the upcoming Pro Tour: Austin.
Friday, September 4th – 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!
Friday, September 4th – Manuel Bucher entered the M10 Sealed Magic Online Championship Season 5 tournament with high hopes. While his cardpool was strong, and his playskill accomplished, he didn’t quite crack the final table. Today he shares his play-by-play account in preparation for Grand Prix: Prague…
Thursday, September 3rd – 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!
Thursday, September 3rd – With the current Standard format all but obsolete by the approach of Zendikar, Cedric Phillips looks back at the evolution of the metagame from Black/White tokens to Blue/White Merfolk. As usual, he pulls no punches in his humorous and intelligent analysis… you’ve been warned!
Thursday, September 3rd – With the Zendikar spoilers creeping along at a snail’s pace, Brian Kibler looks at the current state of the format and posits some theories as to how M10 and Alara Block could interact. He shares his thoughts on the M10 cards he believes will make a tangible impact when Zendikar hits the shelves.
Wednesday, September 2nd – Kyle rocked up to the StarCityGames.cpm $5000 Dallas Standard Open having played and practiced with his Colfenor’s Plans deck. However, a last-minute audible saw him shift to an intriguing Five-Color Orzhov build. Today, he talks us through his tournament, and his Top 8 performance at the Sunday PTQ.
Wednesday, September 2nd – In today’s PV’s Playhouse, Brazilian superstar Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa examines the Top 8 from the StarCityGames.com $5000 Dallas Standard Open. He shares his thoughts on each of the decks, including the winning Merfolk build and the powerful Faeries deck…
Tuesday, September 1st – For the past few weeks, Adrian Sullivan has been promoting the Magical Fishfolk for Standard play. At the StarCityGames.com $5000 Dallas Standard Open, Merfolk went all the way. Today, Adrian brings us the evolution of the deck.
Tuesday, September 1st – With Japan hardly providing great Magical moments in Sam Black’s portfolio, he shift his focus to Extended, and where he sees the metagame sitting in the buildup to the release of Zendikar. Can Faeries survive the rotation? Is Affinity the deck to beat? Does combo fare well? Read on to find out!
Monday, August 31st – 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!
