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May Vintage in Review

Brian DeMars takes a look at the May 2014 Vintage metagame, including important results from Bazaar of Moxen in Europe and multiple U.S. tournament results!

Lessons from Atlanta

Ari Lax’s Sealed pool for Grand Prix Atlanta didn’t get him to Day Two, but it did give him insight into the full-block Limited format. Read his thoughts before going into one of the last Limited PTQs of the season or Grand Prix: Washington, D.C.

Pro Tour Journey Into Nyx: *1st* – Part Two

In Part Two of his can’t-miss tournament report, Patrick Chapin describes his three life-changing days, going through them round by round on his way to the Pro Tour Journey into Nyx title.

Attack the Block

Speculation specialist Chas Andres took keen interest in the Pro Tour Journey into Nyx results! Get his take on the Block cards that could make the jump to Standard and this week’s trends!

CEDTalks: Patrick Chapin

Cedric Phillips sits down with Pro Tour Journey into Nyx champion Patrick Chapin to discuss his preparation for the Pro Tour, what it feels like to accomplish a lifelong goal, and wrap up with a little game of word association.

Finish Him!

For Carsten Kotter, there’s nothing quite like a combo finish! He explores what is and is not a combo finish and the various approaches to combo finishes in Eternal formats.

Brad VS. BBD: B/G Devotion VS. B/G Dredge

The colors may be the same, but the decks couldn’t be more different! Brad Nelson takes B/G Devotion into battle against Brian Braun-Duin and B/G Dredge.

Somerset Slump

Anthony Lowry’s #SCGNJ didn’t go according to plan. He discusses how he puts too much pressure on himself for big events and where his deck choices are leaning for #SCGPROV.

Going Mad for Pauper

Madness? With Arrogant Wurm and Circular Logic joining online Pauper after Vintage Masters is released, Alex Ullman thinks so! Get three decklists built around the soon-to-be-common cards and join Alex’s call to bring a bit of life back to the format!

The Kitchen Table: New York Format Commander

Has Commander become a bit stale in your playgroup? Spice it up with New York Commander, a format that’ll send players searching across the history of Magic to find long-forgotten goodies!

You Pick the Deck

Tom “The Boss” Ross has a great problem: too many cool aggro decks came out of #SCGStates! Read his takes on the various lists and vote on your favorite for him to explore in more depth!

Video: Strength from the Fallen

Get Sam Black’s take on the Golgari graveyard deck, featuring Strength from the Fallen, and watch him pilot it through four rounds on Magic Online ahead of #SCGNJ!

Pro Tour Journey into Nyx: *1st* – Part One

When a Hall of Famer and one of the best writers in Magic wins his first Pro Tour, there’s a lot to say. In Part One of his can’t-miss tournament report, Patrick Chapin details the preparation that led up to his victory.

On the Razor’s Edge

Chris VanMeter padded his lead on the Season Two leaderboard for the #SCGPC thanks to his performance at the West Virginia States championship. As the season races to an end, can CVM lock up his berth to the Players’ Championship?

Lost Secrets of Atlanta

Frank Skarren knows a thing or two about Limited! Today he has tips for conquering the Sealed format of Grand Prix Atlanta’s Day One, including underrated and overrated cards.