The Sukenik Special – Hero-Blade vs. Caw-Blade *24th*
Jonathan Sukenik was forced to play Hero-Blade after claiming he would only play it if his friend Ben Friedman made Top 8 three times in a row. And guess what happened?
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Constructed Criticism – Welcome To The Modern Era
Todd Anderson is excited to test for the upcoming Pro Tour in Philly. The new era is ushering in new decks, old decks, and decks of all shapes and sizes; check out what’s cookin’.
Magicalmetrics – Pro Tour Statistics, 2009-2011
Chris Mascioli collected player data on split-format Pro Tours and culminated the information into helpful Top Ten lists! Who has the highest average money finishes? Who are the best, most consistent performers?
Standard Open Boston – The Number Seventeen
Making 17th place is rarely how you want your tournament to end, but Corey ‘Milhouse’ Gaudreau seemed to make the best of his circumstances anyway. Read this awesome and fun report by a hometown hero.
Embracing The Chaos – The Other Three Lists And A Farm Deck
Sheldon gives you three more Top Ten lists to complete last week’s set, and in addition, he shows you the best Commander deck he encountered at Gen Con: a farming-themed deck!
Board Games! And How They Can Help You In Magic
Adam Prosak reviews some popular, strategic board games that Magic players everywhere love. How does looking at other resource-based board games teach you important lessons in Magic?
In The Money At The 75K *Top 16*
Isabel Hayes started playing Magic in Odyssey block and has made strides into competitive play after Shards. Recently she made top 16 with Mono Red, thinking fast on her feet as she gets a handle on all the interactions.
Everyday I’m Shufflin’ – Money In The Bank
The new biweekly column by Reuben Bresler is all about the grinder lifestyle and how to play Magic while not breaking the bank. Read how to save money on trips, make a few extra at Opens, and answer some reader polls!
Everything You Need To Know About Modern, Part II
With tons more Modern decklists, what are you waiting for? Click and read Gavin’s latest article on all the archetypes he didn’t cover last time.
Gen Con
Ken Bearl had a rough finish at US Nationals, but he still enjoyed the trip to Gen Con with his friends. Today, he shares his stories from the event, complete with game reviews and jokes about people being older than himself.
Cube Holistic Wisdom – Non-Rare Cubes And Why You Should Have One
Usman Jamil discusses the values of how managing and building a non-rare cube can help you develop and improve upon the fun and strength of your regularly managed cube.
You Lika The Juice? Unpacking The Political Puppets Commander Deck
Bennie tweaks the Political Puppets Commander Deck product by Wizards. This one’s a little tricky, since it involves wanting to give away your own permanents! Check out his upgrades and comment.
The Magic Show #240 – Our New Modern Format
This week I sit down with Brad Nelson once again to discuss our new Modern format, what it means for Magic, the upcoming Pro Tour, and how the ban list affects the metagame. Let’s go!
Legacy Champs Top 8 With NO RUG
Mark Sun earned himself a Top 8 finish with NO R/U/G at the Legacy Championship that took place at Gen Con. Today, he goes over his matches in detail, analyzing what he did right and what he could have improved on.
Taking It To The (Cloud)Post
Sam Stoddard puts out a comprehensive article on the Twelve Post archetype and engine in Modern. Casting Eldrazi has never been to easy and fun!