Yesterday’s Daily Digest looked at the winner of Grand Prix San Diego – but the runner-up made just as strong a run with another unexpected archetype, and today GerryT showcases that different build of Abzan Constellation for its power and consistency.
Grand Prix London is this weekend and it’s going to be a spectacular tournament… but what makes it truly an event is everything else happening this weekend around the card-shuffling and spell-slinging at the heart of the event.
Life’s lessons can be hard to learn, and everything is easier with a teacher to show you the way. Today, Big Papa Mark Nestico shares his advice for all the new players out there or anyone just returning to the game, anyone a bit out of their depth who could use a lifeline or two.
Fun decks are what Game Day is all about, but it doesn’t hurt if you can do some serious winning while you’re having your fun. Matt Higgs unveils his latest creation, and got the Top Eight alongside all his fun.
Standard is a highly dynamic format at the moment, full of powerful cards and decks that gain a significant advantage if you play them into the right metagame. Staying ahead is key, and Anthony Lowry looks at how to do just that for #GPLondon this weekend.
Michael Majors didn’t get to play his first-pick deck choice at Grand Prix San Diego this weekend, but the “backup deck” seems to have worked out pretty well for him as his return luggage includes a trophy.
Grand Prix London is this weekend and StarCityGames is pulling out all of the stops to make this event as memorable as possible. Check inside to hear about our nostalgic Limited events this weekend as well as find the best eats around the event site!
Shaheen Soorani likes healthy formats, and those usually have at least some room for true control decks to thrive. But Standard, Modern and Legacy really grind his gears right now, and he’s here to share why.
Abe Sargent is a huge fan of under-appreciated cards, and today he has eleven casual or Commander B-teamers that he thinks deserve another look and a place in your decks from time to time.
With #PTOrigins dramatically shaking up the format, all sorts of new ideas are starting to come out of the woodwork as we depart the seemingly-“solved” pre-Origins metagame for a dramatically different Standard.
It’s a common question – “how does the Commander Rules Council make its decisions about contentious cards?” Today Sheldon shows a peek inside that process as he tests Prossh, Skyraider of Kher to see how it impacts games as a Commander.
Todd Anderson and CVM prepare for #SCGDC this weekend by battling with two of Legacy’s sweeter decks in a complicated dance of Brainstorms and beatdown tempo. Check it out!
Grand Prix London is going to be a bustling event, and if you are going to need cards to play in the Grand Prix – or just want to pick up something sweet from our inventory for whatever reason! – you’ll want to consider arranging that in advance. Come meet our friendly trade staff!
Having entered Pro Tour Magic Origins within striking distance of Platinum if he could pull off a top finish, Adrian Sullivan reflects on his choices for that event and the choices made along the road that brought him there in the first place.
Is there anything better than getting to play a Pro Tour for your birthday? How about if it was also your fiftieth Pro Tour? Gerard Fabiano reflects on his #PTOrigins weekend as well as how important the support he’s received along the way has been.
