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Too Much Information ” Indianapolis, Nashville, Baltimore, Kansas City, Las Vegas

Just in time for the Charlotte Invitational, the brothers Hatfield break down the Legacy format since the banning of Mental Misstep and identify the format’s largest foes!

Next Level Magic Preview: Shortcuts In Magic!

Patrick Chapin’s book Next Level Magic is now available in its expanded form as an e-book! It’s the most comprehensive guide to strategy and theory on Magic available. Read an excerpt from the book here.

Charles Darwin’s Wolves

Valeriy Shunkov covers every iteration of Wolf Run deck in this article, whether you want to go artifacts, splash a color, or include Birthing Pod. Read this to prepare for the Invitational and the many Wolf Run decks bound to show up.

Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 89 – Get A Klug

Joey and Bigheadjoe are joined by master card alterer Eric Klug to discuss the results of SCG St. Louis and what they’re expecting to see at the Invitational this weekend in Charlotte!

Invitational Video Rundown with Gerry Thompson & Brian Kibler!

In this video Brian Kibler and I go over all aspects of this weekend’s StarCityGames.com Open in Charlotte featuring the Invitational! Looking for some Magic this weekend? We’ve got you covered! Tomorrow: GerryTV with Kibler about the Invitational deck choices & metagame!

Invitational Incoming!

StarCityGames.com sends the crew to Charlotte this weekend, where they’ll host the biggest Invitational to-date—don’t miss one moment of action!

The Sukenik Special – Cards I Am Considering For Charlotte

Jonathan Sukenik has spent his days of Invitational preparation looking for vulnerable points in the Standard format. Today, he’s going over some cards that exploit common weaknesses!

The Price Of Progress

Todd went west for the St. Louis Open Series and has learned a great deal in the process of preparing for the Charlotte Invitational. Read on for lessons in Standard and Legacy!

Drafting With Dan! ISD #1

Watch, laugh, and maybe even learn a little as Dan takes on an Innistrad 8-4 draft!

Compulsive Research – The Art Of Steve Argyle

Steve Argyle will be a guest artist at the Charlotte Invitational and Open. If you’re not a fan, you will be after reading this article and checking out his amazing work!

New World Order And “Complexity Creep”

Jon Agley talks about the problem Mark Rosewater calls “Complexity Creep” and why it is such a threat to Magic. The New World Order is the design philosophy that’s changing the face of MTG.

Modern EDH?

Sheldon wonders what it would be like if there were a Commander format that was restricted to the modern expansions in Magic. Would it be better, worse, or almost the same?

The Guide To Vintage’s Landscape – All Things That Gush

If you don’t play Vintage, why not? Mark Hornung tries to ascertain why people avoid this fun and diverse format. He clears away the misconceptions people have expressed to him.

MTGO Video With U/W Illusions

While the only Illusions left in the deck are Phantasmal Bears, this new U/W Tempo deck brings some strong beats with Geist of Saint Traft, among others. Watch these videos before the Charlotte Open this weekend to get a leg up!

Drafting With A Burning Vengeance

Aaron Cheng made Top 8 at Grand Prix San Diego, forcing Burning Vengeance in Draft on Day 2. BDM nicknamed him the Garbage Man. Here’s how you too can draft with a burning vengeance at a Draft Open this weekend.