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…
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!
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.
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!
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…
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!
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.
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!
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…
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!
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…
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!
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!
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…
Monday, August 25th – A chance to win the game… that’s why we play, right? We’re constantly looking for the tech, tips, and tactics that’ll give us the edge in our tournament play. However, what are the factors of relevance in our actual victory? Patrick investigates the value of resources inherent in the system…
