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World Magic Cup Qualifiers Revisited

With the World Magic Cup less than a month away, John Dale Beety takes a look at how the World Magic Cup Qualifier system played out in its inaugural season and offers some ideas for future improvements.

In Contention #86 – Waving The Bruce Banner

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Reuben, Kranny, and Joey discuss the results of GP Columbus, the future of the Modern format, and the SCG Open Series: Las Vegas results.

Mind Twists #7

If you like Magic puzzles, check out the seventh edition of Mind Twists with Dayv Doberne. Figure out the correct answer, submit it via email, and you’ll be entered into a raffle for a prize!

Video: Drafting With Todd! AVR #1

Watch as Grand Prix Nashville finalist Todd Anderson walks you through an Avacyn Restored Draft from drafting to deckbuilding to playing matches.

Another PTQ Experience

Jesse Smith spent another week looking for the perfect Standard deck to play at a PTQ. He shares his experience so you can learn lessons about deck selection for your next PTQ or SCG Open Series.

Three Steps To Finding Preordain

PT San Juan Top 8 competitor Jeremy Neeman gives you three simple steps to follow if you want to improve your card evaluation skills and become a better deckbuilder.

The Hall of Fame And The Dredge Box

Dan Barrett details his ballot for the 2012 Hall of Fame and provides a comprehensive list of every card you need to play Eternal Dredge.

Vintage Avant-Garde – Martello Shops vs. RUG Delver

Brian DeMars, who finished 9th at GP Columbus this past weekend, writes a matchup analysis and provides a play-by-play walkthrough of a match between two recently successful Vintage decks: Martello Shops and RUG Delver.

Second Guess

Ari tells you about the deck he audibled to at GP Columbus, provides an interesting bonus decklist he played against at the event, and adds some follow-up commentary to his M13 Limited set review.

The Summer Of Pauper: June Metagame Breakdown And Interview With E. Hustle

Alex Ullman tracked every Magic Online Daily Event in the month of June to get a picture of the Pauper metagame. See his results, and read his interview with Pauper ringer and Tortured Existence deckbuilder E. Hustle.

Everyday I’m Ramping

Since Primeval Titan is about to rotate out of Standard, Valeriy Shunkov wants to give it one last chance to shine. Take a look at what he’s been brewing if you want to ramp it up at the SCG Standard Open in Buffalo.

Cube Holistic Wisdom – Grixis Reanimator Draft Walkthrough

If you enjoy Cube, then don’t miss Usman Jamil’s videos and walkthrough of a Magic Online Cube Draft in which he drafted a Grixis Reanimator deck.

Dear Azami – Counter Intuitive

Find out what kind of improvements Sean makes to a reader’s artifact-themed Commander deck that focuses on the general, Glissa, the Traitor, as a card advantage engine.

Why Green Control Decks?

Patrick Chapin explores the idea of using Thragtusk in control decks in Standard. See if control is where you want to be at this weekend’s SCG Open Series in Buffalo.

RUG Ramp In Standard

Grand Prix Philadelphia winner Gerard Fabiano has been doing well recently with RUG Ramp in Standard. See why he recommends you play it at your next PTQ or at this weekend’s SCG Open Series in Buffalo.