MythBusters: Is Vintage’s Speed At A Standstill?
Mark Hornung talks about the myth that Vintage is currently a fast-paced format. He also talks to Josh Potucek about his remarkable three recent wins in the Blue Bell Vintage events with Landstill.
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Of Standard Strip Mines And Snapcasters
Michael Martin talks about his white weenie deck from Baltimore, including the Leonin Arbiter/Ghost Quarter synergy that it seeks to abuse. He also shares a RUG list. Check ’em out for the Standard Open in Las Vegas.
Dear Azami – Beating Down With The Bandit Warlord
Godo, Bandit Warlord is a mono-red Commander that loves to swing, particularly with crazy equipment. Sean helps update The Sack’s EDH deck with using his own personal touch.
Cube Holistic Wisdom – Rooster Drafting
Looking for a new spin to the usual cube formats? Usman Jamil introduces Rooster drafting, giving you a new way to play when you’re short of enough people for a cube draft!
Powering Up My Commander Deck
Bennie Smith wants to power up his Glissa, the Traitor EDH deck to hang with the big boys at the table. Sacrificing synergy for power, he’s making some pretty big swaps. How would you amp up a Commander deck?
The Future of the Magic Show
The Magic Show, as you know it, will no longer be produced as a regular video program. Soon, it may not exist at all. Let’s talk, shall we?
Aluren
Michael Caffrey recently managed to borrow a playset of Imperial Recruiters. Follow his adventures playing the Aluren combo at a local Legacy tournament. Will it be a deck to watch out for in Kansas City?
Beware! Trolls!
The Russian tech expert is here to help you find a way to break the metagame for this weekend’s Kansas City Open. Bring on the trolls!
Magicalmetrics – Pro Tour Performance Based On Invitation Category
Chris Mascioli examines the performances of all Pro Tour players in the last three Pro Tours by how they qualified. The data is an interesting look into the composition of the Pro Tour. How will Planeswalker Points change things?
Drinking From The Deadguy Ale – Playing Through Daze
If you’re going to SCG Open: Kansas City, make sure you know which decks have Daze and how to play around it. Without Mental Misstep, Daze is the best free counterspell left other than Force of Will.
The Icy Grip – States, Worlds, And My Magic Future
Times have changed, but Shaheen’s resolve to provide you with powerful control decks has not been weakened. In preparation for Worlds, he presents two control decks: one for Standard and one for Modern.
Constructed Criticism – Dungrove Elder And The Wolf Run Ramps
Todd Anderson maintains his love for Wolf Run strategies, but this time he has adopted Dungrove Elder into the family. Read why the green version is better and what sideboard cards would be good to have this weekend at Kansas City.
Compulsive Research – The Art Of Daarken
Daarken is the artist who did Bloodghast, Birthing Pod, and Sarkhan Vol, and he will be at the StarCityGames.com Open in Las Vegas in a couple weeks! Get your cards signed, and see what other works he’s created.
Mono-Black Infect: A Real Contender
Mono-Black Infect is taking its place in the metagame, and Jon expects to see it rise at SCG Open: Kansas City. Read why the deck is so well-positioned and what cards belong in the sideboard.
What’s A World Head Judge Do?
Sheldon Menery will be judging his last tournament at Worlds in San Francisco. In this article, he gives you a peek of what it’s like to Head Judge a major tournament like Worlds.