Tuesday, August 4th – While working for Canadian Nationals, Quentin Martin explored the Five-Color Control archetype in depth. While he opted to play Tokens to his Top 4 finish, he’s been tinkering away on his own Five-Color list ever since. If you’re looking for a fresh take on the Five-Color strategy, look no further.
Monday, August 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!
Monday, August 3rd – In today’s edition of So Many Insane Plays, Vintage maestro Stephen Menendian takes the format’s true control option – Stax – for a spin in a seven-round Vintage tournament. While he didn’t quite make the final table, he learnt a lot about the strategy behind the deck, and he shares that knowledge today.
Monday, August 3rd – After missing out on Day 2 at Grand Prix: Boston, Patrick Chapin is in uncommonly reflective mood. Today’s “Innovations†is not about new tech or strategy… it’s about holding yourself accountable for your attitude to the game. Playing correctly is something more than technical, and Patrick leads the way.
Friday, July 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!
Friday, July 31st – Olivier Ruel was ready to play Five-Color Control at French Nationals. However, after scouting the field, he audibled into the funky Time Sieve Combo deck… and it took him to a Top 8 berth. Today, he recounts Day 1 of the tournament…
Friday, July 31st – At Brazilian Nationals, Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa went on an incredible tear with his Faeries deck, finishing top of the swiss in style. As part of an excellent Brazilian National team, he promises to give the other nations a run for their money. This is his story…
Friday, July 31st – Five-Color Control, the all new elephant in the room, has so many iterations that it’s difficult to keep up. Today’s Positive EV sees Manuel Bucher examine three powerful Five-Color lists, with a view to investigate the matchups in which each build shines. The metagame is shifting… which way will you lean?
Thursday, July 30th – After a great 4-0 start at this year’s U.S. Nationals, the wheels fell of Brian’s wagon some time into Day 2 play. While a lot of players would simply throw up their hands and blame their luck, Brian is more reflective. He shares a series of his own mistakes, and advises on how we can avoid making such errors ourselves.
Thursday, July 30th – At U.S. Nationals, Cedric played Kithkin. Unfortunately, the metagame wasn’t ripe for the little White men, and Ced couldn’t manage a run at the final table. Today, he takes us through his personal highs and lows from KC, sharing match recaps and fun stories galore!
Wednesday, July 29th – 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!
Wednesday, July 29th – Kyle Sanchez set off for Nationals with grinders in mind and rogue decks in his pocket. Unfortunately, his dreams didn’t come true this time around. Today he shares his secret tech, and discusses what it means to dedicate your life to our favorite game…
Wednesday, July 29th – In today’s edition of Black Magic, Sam reflects on his deck choice and performance at last weekend’s U.S. Nationals. While a 10th place finish is hardly shabby, he knows that an extra push could have taken him all the way. He also interrogates Top 4 competitor Brad Nelson over his performance, and discusses the shape of the emerging metagame.
Tuesday, July 28th – A few weeks ago, established rogue deck designer Aaron Nicastri rocked into the Top 8 of Australian Nationals with an innovative list developed by his friends. Today, he explains the genesis of the deck, and takes us through the matchups and sideboard plans. Could it be the deck to take your next Standard tournament by storm?
Tuesday, July 28th – Adrian Sullivan’s Nationals was a mixed bag of highs and lows. After a sterling performance that qualified him via Grinders, the wheels fell off early on in the tournament proper. Of course, with the Top 8 containing the full complement of 32 Great Sable Stags, Adrian has plenty to say about the metagame…
