Rich shares his Drafting technique in today’s installment of “Drafting With Rich!” As usual, he runs through a complete RGD draft from pick one to pick forty-five, and adds a brief commentary on his performance and final build. If you’d like some more detailed deconstruction, come visit the forums!
The daily Drafting With Rich series has proved very popular. Each day, Mr Hoaen bares his Limited soul, putting his reputation on the line for all to see. The forums have been buzzing over each and every pick. In the first of the Drafting With Rich Recaps, the Canadian draft maestro looks back at the first 15 drafts of the series, analysing the results and sharing his format tips and pick orders.
Today, Teddy Card Game presents a timely article on cheating in Magic. As a mainstay coverage guy on the Grand Prix and Pro Tour circuit, Ted has played spectator to most of the important matches in the game’s recent history. Surely, then, there is no one more qualified to examine the shadier side of sanctioned play. With tips on how to spot the cheats, and how to foil them, this article is sure to raise a few eyebrows…
Back on the mean streets of Ravnica, we continue Rich Hoaen’s excellent step-by-step drafting series. As usual, Rich shares each and every pick from an RGD draft, from one to forty-five, then gives us a brief overview of his deck and final performance. For a more detailed deconstruction, visit the forums! Rich will be back tomorrow with a detailed overview analysis article examining the results from the first fifteen drafts in the series… be sure to tune in!
With Coldsnap finally here, seeing play at the highest level of the game, Jeroen Remie brings us his detailed rundown of the hits and misses from the New Set On The Block. Today he examines the White and Blue cards, rating each for both Limited and Constructed play. He tackles the other cards later this week, and concludes with an article packed with fresh ideas and forthright opinions. Get the complete Coldsnap rundown, from one of the most respected Pros in the game!
Josh presents an overview of triple Coldsnap draft. This past weekend saw fireworks at both Grand Prix St Louis and Grand Prix Malmo, the first events to see the format in high-level action. With US Nationals on the horizon, the format is open for examination. Josh shares his picks for the top cards in each color, and discusses a number of interesting archetypes presented by the fabled Lost Set of Ice Age Block…
Fresh from tackling the Red cards, Julien forges deep into the pine-forests of Coldsnap Green. Sure, we all know that Ohran Viper is strong for Constructed, but does it pack a Limited punch? Does the Ronom Hulk actually smash? And are Into the North and Boreal Druid really high picks in triple Coldsnap draft? Julien reveals all…
Last week, Mike introduced us to his latest Standard creation… the Icicle. Fueled by raw card advantage from Scrying Sheets and Sensei’s Divining Top, it posted excellent results against the aggresive decks in the metagame. Today’s article deals with the control matchups… in one of the most interesting and innovative matchup articles you’ll ever read. Think you’ve got Mike pegged? Think again…
With two Grand Prix tournaments, in Malmo and St Louis, happening this weekend, and both featuring triple Coldsnap drafting for their Day 2 play, Nick Eisel brings us a timely article examining some of the tricks and traps of Magic’s newest Limited format. By now, of course, we’re pretty sure that Snow does, in fact, Matter… but what other information do we need to break through the ice?
Jeff concludes his in-depth look at the cards of Coldsnap with an inspection of the Blue offering. Will Vexing Sphinx take flight in the Standard metagame? Will Martyr of Frost find a home? Jeff also shares his thoughts on the set as a whole, and its place in the Magic archives…
Back on the mean streets of Ravnica, we continue Rich Hoaen’s excellent step-by-step drafting series. As usual, Rich shares each and every pick from an RGD draft, from one to forty-five, then gives us a brief overview of his deck and final performance. For a more detailed deconstruction, visit the forums! Rich will be back early next week with a detailed overview analysis article examining the results from the first fifteen drafts in the series… be sure to tune in!
Yesterday saw the Black cards take a pounding… today, it’s Red’s turn under the spotlight. It seems that the color of fire packs the removal suite of choice… but do the anaemic creatures bolster a burn-happy strategy and lead to success? Julien shares his views on the Coldsnap color of chaos…
Pat brings us an interesting take on the ever-popular Blue/White Control archetype. He throws it against all the major players in the Standard metagame, and has some surprisingly healthy results. Plus, for all of you naysayers out there who still refuse to see the power of the Ravnica bouncelands in Constructed Magic, Pat attempts to end this argument once and for all…
Jeff continues his examination of the Coldsnap cards with an in-depth look at the Black and Gold creations. Is Garza’s Assassin the new Kill Spell of choice? Is Grim Harvest a playable addition to the oft-forgotten Gifts archetype? Is Zur the Enchanter a card that Ghost Dad needs? Read on to find out!
Back on the mean streets of Ravnica, we continue Rich Hoaen’s excellent step-by-step drafting series. As usual, Rich shares each and every pick from an RGD draft, from one to forty-five, then gives us a brief overview of his deck and final performance. For a more detailed deconstruction, visit the forums! Rich will be back early next week with a detailed overview analysis article examining the results from the first fifteen drafts in the series… be sure to tune in!
