Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 74 – Gerry’s Back (to Back)!
This week, Joey and Bigheadjoe are joined by the big winner of the weekend, Gerry Thompson, to discuss his historic back-to-back wins at SCG Pittsburgh!
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Eternal Europe – Post-NPH Legacy Baselines
Legacy is not an easy format to plan for given its numerous viable deck choices. Carsten helps you by outlining the general strategies that form the baselines for Legacy, the limiting factors of the format, if you will.
Compulsive Research – Why New Phyrexia Failed Me
“I tried to like New Phyrexia.” John Dale Beety explains just why New Phyrexia did not click with him and many others. Yet by what Wizards set out to do, New Phyrexia was a resounding success…
The Sukenik Special – Night Shift
People have called Gravitational Shift in Caw-Blade “too cute,” but Jonathan Sukenik, or Watchwolf92 on MTGO, wants to prove you wrong! He’s played Shift in the last 3 events he’s attended and made Top 8 in Pittsburgh.
Constructed Criticism – MOCS And Nationals
Todd Anderson lost in a heartbreaking finals match in the Legacy MOCS, losing a chance at a Worlds invite as well as thousands of dollars in prize. Picking himself up, he prepares for Nationals. What’s shakin’ in Legacy and Standard?
Don’t Draw Into 9th, Kids: SCG Seattle Standard Open Report
Adam Prosak made a whoopsie by drawing into 9th place in Seattle with his Pyromancer Ascension deck. Don’t make the same mistake, kids! Read his report and his decklist.
Pulling The RUG Out From Under Them
Building a good RUG deck is hard to do! With Birthing Pod you have to find the best curve and the right bullets. Fortunately, Jon Agley has this ready version of RUG TwinPod for your tournaments coming up, whether at Nats or FNM.
Doubling Up On Exarch
Ken Bearl will be at Nationals and the Midwest Masters Series, and he is ready with a solid U/R Splinter Twin deck. Read his explanations on his decklist choices, and see if might be right for you this weekend!
Embracing The Chaos – Gen Con And The New Phelddagrif
Sheldon is going to Gen Con! Get a chance to play against him and watch his panel this weekend; he’ll be bringing all his old decks as well as his new Phelddagrif Commander deck, so bring yours and battle.
Post-Banning Pauper And Tortured Existence Decks
Alex Ullman covers the results of the first Pauper Premier Event on Magic Online, and some awesome decks are popping up now that Frantic Search and the old Frantic storm combo deck are gone.
Vintage Avant-Garde – The Vintage Championship Survival Guide
Brian DeMars has played in the Vintage Championships for the past seven years, making Top 8 three times. He won’t be able to play this time due to Nationals, but he gives you important advice if you’re planning on attending.
99 Problems Dear Azami – Wielding The Black Blade
Sean McKeown responds to fanmail and a request to spruce up a Dakkon Blackblade deck! He also elaborates on his picks for the Hall of Fame this year; who to vote for out of so many good choices?
The Icy Grip – The Ten Best Creatures Of All Time (No Aggro Allowed!)
Shaheen Soorani compiles a list of the top 10 creatures for control strategies of all time, looking at their respective histories. Walk down memory lane with him or learn a little something about Magic’s past.
Fourth In Seattle With Mono Red
Charles Wong finished in the Top 4 of the SCG Standard Open in Seattle. His weapon of choice for the event? Red spells. Charles goes through his card choices and why they are important for the current Standard environment.
Flow Of Ideas – U/W Beatdown In M12 Draft
Gavin Verhey talks about one of his favorite draft archetypes: U/W Beatdown. He elaborates on exactly how highly he values each card from M12 to help you get a better sense of how to draft this deck!