Magic And Me
Meet little Benny Beatdowns, before he knew Magic. What got him interested in the game? What were his goals once he learned it? What’s changed from then to now? Read Ben’s opinion on the latest Organized Play changes.
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Radha And Me (A Vorthos Detour)
Bennie Smith enters into the real realm of Magic: The Gathering, the place where characters come to life. In this article, he breathes life into Radha and takes her on adventures.
Why U/B Control Will Rise To The Top At Worlds
This is a great starting point to begin building a U/B Control deck for the Standard metagame. Whether it’s Worlds or SCG Open: Las Vegas you want to win, check out this solid build.
Vegas, baby!
StarCityGames.com and Sin City–what more do you want? Get the scoop on the upcoming Open Series weekend!
Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 85 – Leader Of The Flock Barking
Joey and Bigheadjoe discuss the shape of the Standard metagame in the weeks leading up to Worlds later this month, including some fringe decks that might break out soon.
The Kitchen Table #367 – Equinaut Commander Deck
What’s Equinaut? The deck was one built around Equilibrium and Fleetfoot Panther. It’s a Bant deck with lots of bouncing! Check it out ’cause it’s tons of fun, even in a 100-card format.
More Ways To Win – The Art Of Netdecking
Netdecks aren’t for everyone, and nobody should play them all the time, but sometimes they’re just what you need to maximize your own personal best chance of winning.
Eternal Europe – Autodestruct In Amsterdam
Which emotional state helps our game? Which one disrupts it? How do you stop from self-destructing? Carsten Kotter talks about his experience at GP Amsterdam and the life lessons he learned.
The Sukenik Special – Just Ask
Jonathan Sukenik (Watchwolf92) encourages you to ask questions, even at the risk of sounding dumb or being rejected. How does this apply to Magic? How will it help you become a better player? The answers are right here.
Constructed Criticism – Delving Into The Unreal
Todd has had success with Illusions in the past, but this time, he’s got a new member on the team: Delver of Secrets. This card sees play in Legacy, but Standard? Todd tells you why Illusions are definitely real in Las Vegas.
How To Stifle For Value
Stifle decks have experienced a resurgence in today’s Legacy metagame. Michael Caffrey runs through some common situations involving Stifle. Learn when to Stifle, and when not to—in time for the Vegas Legacy Open this weekend.
Other People’s Decks: Oh, Livia!
To keep things spooky for Halloween, Sheldon decided to review a deck by a fellow Armada Games Leaguer, Nathan Fons. His Olivia Voldaren deck is powerful and swingy, featuring lots of artifact acceleration.
First Worlds, Then Honolulu!
US National team member Haibing Hu just qualified for yet another Pro Tour—he’s going to Honolulu! Read his story and what it took to seal a blue envelope.
SCG Classic – Creating A Fearless Magical Inventory
This article has changed many players’ perspectives on their games over time, including Patrick Chapin. Originally published four years ago, it is still a fundamental read for any aspiring Magic player. Make your own Fearless Magical Inventory!
The Men Of Magic Podcast: Anton Jonsson Interview
The Men of Magic is a podcast series that interviews Magic’s lumarinies. In this episode, Anton Jonsson talks about his Hall of Fame induction, the Planeswalker Points system, and more.