Friday, May 29th – Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa was instrumental in the design of the Standard deck that took Barcelona by storm: Cascade Swans. Today he shares the story behind the creation of the deck, and talks us through his perfect performance on Day 1 of the Grand Prix!
Thursday, May 28th – In the first edition of his new weekly column, Cedric Phillips takes us through the highs and lows of his journey through both days of Grand Prix: Barcelona. Packing White/Black Kithkin, he rocked out to a money finish, wrecking face with little men every step of the way. If you’re looking to run Kithkin at Seattle, this is the article for you!
Thursday, May 28th – Sam Black, Faeries Player extraordinaire, rocked through Grand Prix: Barcelona and placed in the Top 4 with the ever-present Blue/Black menace. However, today’s article doesn’t rehash the old Fae material… Instead, Sam examines the fallout from Barcelona, and the effect it has on the metagame for the approaching Grand Prix: Seattle.
Wednesday, May 27th – 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, May 27th – Kyle Sanchez took his innovative Cascade deck to battle at a recent PTQ in Houston, with excellent results. While he didn’t quit pick up a blue envelope, his deck propelled him into the Top 4. With an alleged super-matchup versus the popular Swans deck, could this be the deck to take home the bacon at Grand Prix: Seattle? Read on to find out!
Wednesday, May 27th – In today’s Positive EV, Manuel Bucher teams up with Olivier Ruel once more. The topic is Constructed, and in particular the art of Intelligent Netdecking. With decklists by the game’s great and good available at the click of a mouse, how are we to sift the wheat from the chaff? Find out inside!
Tuesday, May 26th – With Barcelona gone and Seattle looming large, it seems the breakout Standard deck runs over forty lands… That’s right, Seismic Swans Combo is here to stay. Adrian Sullivan examines the various builds that succeeded at the Spanish Grand Prix, and suggests a useful amalgamated list for testing purposes.
Tuesday, May 26th – Drafting the a full three-set block is always exciting, and Alara Block is no exception. In today’s Feature Article, popular pro Gerard Fabiano shares his Top 10 tips for drafting in Alara Block. Shifting from Shards/Shards/Conflux to Shards/Conflux/Reborn isn’t as simple as it seems… Be prepared!
Monday, May 25th – 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, May 25th – In this three-section Vintage article, Stephen Menendian talks us through a tournament in his usual meticulous fashion, shares his latest thoughts on Green/White Budget Beatdown, and answers a number of reader-posed questions!
Monday, May 25th – Barcelona has come and gone, and while Patrick Chapin didn’t set Spain alight with a strong finish, the deck he played has a definite role to play in the emerging metagame. He takes us through his pre-tournament deck thoughts, and shares his personal opinions on some of the top strategies in Standard.
Friday, May 22nd – With Regionals behind us, the next slew of Standard tournaments takes place on the Grand Prix stage. Today’s PV’s Playhouse sees Paulo talk us through his personal preparation process for high-level tournament play. With Grand Prix success on the mind of many a mage, Brazil’s finest is here to lead the way!
Friday, May 22nd – Some of our best Magic moments come from the games in which we snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Indeed, when we are on the brink of victory or loss, feelings can overflow and cloud our judgment for good or ill. Today, Olivier Ruel presents some excellent advice on how to turn a loss into a win, and how to ensure you win when you’re ahead in the game…
Thursday, May 21st – In Richard’s final edition of Deep Analysis, Richard Feldman imparts the best advice he has to offer any Magic player looking to improve their game. Drawing from excellent articles in the communal archives, his philosophy is sure to ring true with anyone serious about reaching the pinnacle of our game. Thanks for all the great articles, Richard!
Thursday, May 21st – Magic Elder Statesman Brian Kibler, back on the tour for PT Honolulu, is no stranger to high-level play. At the deep end of competitive Magic, the premier players all share a number of qualities and habits that set them aside from the rest of us. In this enlightening Feature Article, Brian takes us through the Seven Habits of Highly Effective Gamers…
