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So Many Insane Plays – Winning With TPS

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Monday, September 1st – The Perfect Storm, or TPS, is perhaps the most powerful deck in the current Vintage format. Stephen Menendian concludes his three-part primer series on the deck, taking us through the important matchups and sharing sideboarding strategies. With the most important matchup in the metagame being the TPS mirror, no serious Vintage player can afford to miss this!

Innovations – A Taste of Things to Come: Extended on the Horizon

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Monday, September 1st – The Block Constructed season is slowly winding down… it’s time to turn our Constructed eyes to pastures new! Today’s Innovations sees Patrick Chapin investigating the state of play in the forthcoming Extended format. He updates a number of old favorites, and brings us a fresh deck that promises much…

Drafting With Rich – Shadowmoor / Eventide #5

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Friday, August 29th – That’s right, folks… Rich is back! For those not familiar with the format, Canadian draft maestro Rich Hoaen takes us for a stroll through an 8-4 draft on Magic Online, from pick 1 to pick 45, and shares his special insights after the draft and in the forums. Welcome back, Rich… we’ve missed you!

Sullivan Library – The Last Temptation of Five-Color Control

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Friday, August 29th – With one weekend of Block Constructed PTQ action left to run, it seems that the smart money is on Five-Color Control. Patrick Chapin and Gerry Thompson all hail the deck as the best in the format, and Adrian agrees. Today he shares his views on the archetype, and brings us his Hall of Fame ballot nominees.

Drafting With Rich – Shadowmoor / Eventide #4

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Thursday, August 28th – That’s right, folks… Rich is back! For those not familiar with the format, Canadian draft maestro Rich Hoaen takes us for a stroll through an 8-4 draft on Magic Online, from pick 1 to pick 45, and shares his special insights after the draft and in the forums. Welcome back, Rich… we’ve missed you!

Down And Dirty – A PTQ Stereotypical Exit *6th*

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Thursday, August 28th – In the forums of last week’s article, Kyle shared a Billy Moreno deck for Block Constructed, claiming it to be the “best that Block Constructed had to offer.” Of course, he was roundly mocked for his cheek. This week, he puts his money where his mouth is and throws the deck at a local PTQ, with excellent results…

Deep Analysis – Full Circle in Block Constructed

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Thursday, August 28th – The Lorwyn / Shadowmoor Block Constructed season is slowly winding down. With one weekend of PTQs left, Richard has a tough decision to make. Should he plump for one of the acknowledged Tier 1 decks, or should he concentrate on his pet Counter Elves deck? All is revealed within!

Insider Trading – The Current Economic State of Magic Online

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Wednesday, August 27th – Magic Online is one of the most important aspects of the Magic Brand. Wizards of the Coast stands to make great profits off of this program. The current Magic Online economy is on a downward spiral – not for the game itself, but for the value of cards in-game. In today’s edition of Insider Trading, Ben talks about why now is a good time to build up your Magic Online collection, and the potential ramifications of the current downturn in Magic Online card pricing.

Drafting With Rich – Shadowmoor / Eventide #3

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Wednesday, August 27th – That’s right, folks… Rich is back! For those not familiar with the format, Canadian draft maestro Rich Hoaen takes us for a stroll through an 8-4 draft on Magic Online, from pick 1 to pick 45, and shares his special insights after the draft and in the forums. Welcome back, Rich… we’ve missed you!

Peebles Primers – Varieties of Mono-Red In Standard

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Wednesday, August 27th – Mono-Red is currently the deck of choice for the aggressive player seeking to smash face in Standard competition. At Grand Prix: Copenhagen, two Mono-Red decks faced off in the final match… but this was no ordinary mirror match. BPM investigates the critical differences in approach of the two successful decks, and presents the strengths and weaknesses of both…

Drafting With Rich – Shadowmoor / Eventide #2

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Tuesday, August 26th – That’s right, folks… Rich is back! For those not familiar with the format, Canadian draft maestro Rich Hoaen takes us for a stroll through an 8-4 draft on Magic Online, from pick 1 to pick 45, and shares his special insights after the draft and in the forums. Welcome back, Rich… we’ve missed you!

Limited Lessons – Mono-Blue in Shadowmoor / Eventide Draft

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Tuesday, August 26th – According to those in the know, drafting mono-color decks is quite the cat’s whiskers in Shadowmoor / Eventide draft. While the whole world knows about the power of Mono-Red, and Mono-Black has always been a favorite, it seems that Mono-Blue Aggro is a strong contender. Nick takes us through the finer points of the strategy…

Feature Article – More Five-Color Control in Block Constructed

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Tuesday, August 26th – Five-Color Control for Lorwyn / Shadowmoor Block Constructed has taken many forms over the course of the season. Gerry Thompson, winner of Grand Prix: Denver, believes that the strategy is the best for anyone serious about taking home a Blue Envelope this coming weekend. He presents the latest version of his Grand Prix winning deck, with detailed sideboarding plans and matchup strategies!

Drafting With Rich – Shadowmoor / Eventide #1

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Monday, August 25th – That’s right, folks… Rich is back! For those not familiar with the format, Canadian draft maestro Rich Hoaen takes us for a stroll through an 8-4 draft on Magic Online, from pick 1 to pick 45, and shares his special insights after the draft and in the forums. Welcome back, Rich… we’ve missed you!

So Many Insane Plays – Playing The Perfect Storm

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Monday, August 25th – Last week, Stephen brought us the first part of a Vintage Perfect Storm primer. Today, he continues that fine work with a continued look at available tutors, important mana considerations, and the merits of playing a second Tendrils of Agony…