In Contention #107 – Beginner/Returning Player’s Guide To MTG
This special beginner-centric episode covers everything you or a friend might need to know about getting into or back into the game.

This special beginner-centric episode covers everything you or a friend might need to know about getting into or back into the game.
JDB explores three dimensions of Liliana: the Faustian dealer with the devil, the noir femme fatale, and the harem girl of popular Western imagination.
Sheldon goes over the current Commander decks he has and what he’s looking forward to putting together in 2013, as well as the decks he retired in 2012.
GP Indianapolis Top 4 competitor Brian DeMars highlights the most important and impactful moments that took place in Vintage in the first half of 2012.
Today Matt brings you two Standard decks with flavorful approaches to the holiday spirit while maintaining Untapped’s fun card selections.
Celebrate all things Rakdos by reading what people have had to say about the black-red guild on Twitter since Return to Ravnica’s release!
Two readers responded to Sean’s Christmastime reminiscence challenge to build a Livonya Silone Commander deck, making this a double feature.
If you’re looking for a deck to play at your next Modern PTQ, Valeriy has an updated RUG Scapeshift list complete with sideboarding tips.
AJ Kerrigan is back with a new TGIF! He went 3-1 with it in a Magic Online Daily Event and would love to share its secrets with you all for tonight’s Friday Night Magic.
To celebrate the holidays, Bennie Smith has a special Rakdos, Lord of Riots Commander deck he’d like to share to spread the cheer. It’s all about partying and having a good time!
Jason Flatford is a Magic judge and works in the Events Department of SCG. Today, he tries to dispel some common myths about the way the new trigger policy works.
Todd and BBD tackle a Modern matchup in this set of Versus videos, Deck Techs included! Modern Pro Tour Qualifier is coming soon, so prepare for the format using these videos.
Which Dragon is best to use as your commander? Find out why Abe chose to build his Dragon-themed deck around Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund.
Matthew Pratser, GP San Antonio finalist, writes about the importance of preparing for tournaments mentally. It’s not just about decklists and strategy! So feed your mind.
Read CML’s thoughts on Modern, Martyr decks, and his tournament report of a Daily Event he participated in with his latest Martyr list.