Mono-Black In Pauper
Alex Ullman is a Pauper enthusiast, and if you miss the good old days when Mono-Black Control was a top deck in Standard, look no further than the all-commons format, popular on Magic Online.
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An Arrival, A Departure
Dan Barrett welcomes one new friend and says goodbye to another, with hilarious stories and wacky decklists.
Flow Of Ideas – It’s A Strange New Format: Twelvepost, Predator, And… Mishra!?
A new format is on its way in! The positive responses to Modern and Overextended have become impossible to ignore, and Gavin is preparing for the advent of one of them. What crazy new decks are possible in both?
Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 69 – Casual Friday
This week, the guys take a break from the competitive grind to take a look at the more casual side of the game. Bigheadjoe is joined by Adam Styborski to discuss the Community Cube project and the new Commander products (available today!).
The Magic Show #233 – M12, Commander, and the Sad State of Standard
Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of the Magic Show. Yes, we’re back, my hiatus is complete, my new son Miles is here, SCGMobile is now officially a thing, and we’re ready to talk some Magic. Wanna look at some Commander and M12 goodies while we lament the power level of Stoneforge Mystic? Let’s go!
A Johnny’s Vengeance – On Fun And Balance (Part 2)
Bo King cares about the balance of cards in Standard, and he points out issues he has with Wizards development in recent months and proposes solutions to fix them. See if you agree!
The Icy Grip – No Hawks And Winning In Standard
Shaheen is a rogue deckbuilder, but he’s had enough with this Standard format. Not playing Stoneforge Mystic is a mistake, and he seeks to rectify that but by playing a slightly “off” version of Caw-Blade without Hawks.
Too Much Information – Grand Prix Providence
The Legacy Bros. analyze the results from GP Providence with nearly 1200 participants and 8130 matches played! That’s an astounding amount of data, making for some statistically compelling conclusions about the Legacy meta for Baltimore.
MTGO Video: Blumanji
Larry won a Standard PTQ with his tried and true Blumanji (U/G Vengevine) deck and has Top 8ed multiple StarCityGames.com Opens with it as well. Watch him play out matches in this Daily Event, where he goes 4-0!
8 Cards That Should Be Unbanned In Legacy
Wes Wise is a buyer for StarCityGames.com and likes to speculate on cards and the various formats. In this article, he wonders what would happen if Wizards unbanned old Legacy powerhouses.
5th At The Invitational With U/G Vengevine And Fish
Dan Jordan ran U/G Vengevine in Standard and Fish in Legacy at the Invitational, making Top 8, plowing his way through a bunch of ringers on the way. Don’t miss this flavorful tournament report.
The Kitchen Table #357 – Commander Decks You Shouldn’t Play
Abe Sargent encountered two annoying decks on Magic Online in the casual rooms. If you’re going to play this kind of deck (even though you shouldn’t), Abe lays out how they work and what kind of cards go in them.
Friends In High Places: Invitational Top 8
Ben Hayes reflects on the Invitational, his friends, and this Magic community that we’re all a part of. He tells you how you can make huge strides in your game, and outside of it. His Top 8 is a culmination of important lessons learned.
Pure Octane
When Antonino De Rosa won a PTQ, Mark Herberholz was enlisted to help brew for the Pro Tour. When Mark read the spoiler, Puresteel Paladin jumped out at him. The deck put 5 out of 6 players in the money and 2 in the Top 8!
Embracing The Chaos – Rith Week
For Week 3 of the Armada EDH League, Sheldon trotted out two different Rith, the Awakener decks. He also lists out the new points system for the league, so check it out and evaluate the changes!