Evolving Frites
Although Daniel didn’t play it at PT Dark Ascension, while there he became interested in the deck known as Frites. Read about how he’s tuned it through testing on Magic Online and consider playing it at SCG Open: Tampa this weekend.
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Video: Loam Assault In Modern
Todd Anderson plays a Life from the Loam deck in Modern by Michael Hetrick. He runs it through a Daily Event on Magic Online, explaining his decisions and tweaks to the deck.
Making Top 8 At Grand Prix Lincoln
Mary Jacobson, a grinder on the StarCityGames.com Open Series, made her first Grand Prix Top 8 at Lincoln. She gives you a play-by-play of how her Affinity deck crushed the rest of the Modern field.
Martyr’s Fancy New Toys
Larry Swasey tunes up the White/Black Martyr deck that made a splash at Grand Prix Lincoln. He also includes an updated U/R Twin list. Try one of these decks out at your next Modern PTQ!
Enjoying Life From The Loam
Legacy is a format that is wide open to innovative approaches. Gene Richtsmeier shares his updated Life from the Loam list and why he thinks it’s well-positioned in the current Legacy metagame.
Grand Prix Salt Lake City Gold Rush!
StarCityGames.com is announcing an unprecedented promotion to occur at Grand Prix Salt Lake City on March 31. Click here to find out!
My Logic Of Legacy
Ari Lax goes over all of the Legacy decks he is seriously considering playing at Grand Prix Indianapolis. Discover what decks made his Top 5 and why and find out what you should play in Legacy at StarCityGames.com Open: Tampa.
Dear Azami – Science Fiction Double Feature
Two different readers submitted letters about decks featuring Wydwen, the Biting Gale as their Commander. Find out how Sean considers both of their builds to make a solid little Wydwen tribal Faerie deck.
Soul Control In Standard / Jund In Modern
Pat Cox just returned from a trip that included Pro Tour Dark Ascension and Grand Prix Lincoln. He details how he did with his Esper Control deck in Standard and his Jund deck in Modern along with the changes he would make to both lists.
Choosing A Weapon For Standard
Michael Martin details his process of choosing which Standard deck to play. Was Mono Red, U/B Zombies, Wolf Run Ramp, Humans, or B/W Tokens the best choice?
Cubers Anonymous – Talented Mr. Roto (Part 3)
Justin finishes his series on cube rotisserie draft. He goes over the reasons he and his fellow drafters succeeded or failed to draft successful decks in three different drafts. Try to put together this fun, casual draft with your friends!
Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 97 – Standard Deductions
Joey and BHJ discuss what Standard looks like going into GP Baltimore and SCG Open: Memphis this weekend! What’s the best deck, and will it last? Also, is the Modern format finally what Wizards wanted?
Modern Warfare, Russian Edition
This week, Valeriy Shunkov focuses on Modern with Russian stories from Grand Prix Lincoln and PTQs both on paper and on Magic Online. He suggests three decklists: Boros, Melira Pod, and Dark Burn.
Harnessing Uncertainty: A Case For Strategically Loose Play
Aspiring tournament players are often told: "Play tight and play the best deck." But is playing tight always the right tactic? Mike Flores explains why playing loose can, in certain circumstances, lead to victory.
Too Much Information – Richmond Legacy Open
Too Much Information is back as the Hatfields take their first look at Legacy this season. Find out which decks are best positioned to take down the Legacy portion of StarCityGames.com Open: Memphis.