Ever made a misplay that made you *facepalm* immediately? Legendary Magic author Mike Flores goes over some of the mistakes he’s seen (and made!) most often with cards commonly played in today’s Standard.
Want to learn more about the creative process for developing a game like Magic? Then join David Heilker as he demonstrates the development process while he creates his own worlds for Magic with your input!
Pro Tour Austin champion Brian Kibler discusses how he thinks Cavern of Souls will affect the Standard metagame. He also brainstorms ways to fight the probable rise of ramp decks with Titans post-Avacyn Restored.
Grand Prix DC 2010 winner Brad Nelson gives new planeswalker Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded some well-deserved love! Check out the Tibalt Flare deck he’s brewed up for Standard once Avacyn Restored comes out.
What new goodies does Avacyn Restored have for Commander? This week Bennie Smith tries out one new legendary creature when he constructs a deck with Bruna, Light of Alabaster.
Todd Anderson tells you about the Maverick deck that he placed ninth with at SCG Open Series: Birmingham last weekend. He also reveals the deck he’s most excited about in Standard after Avacyn Restored is released: Reanimator!
What’s three-time Grand Prix Top 8 competitor Reid Duke’s personal favorite Magic card? Green Sun’s Zenith! Today he writes about how it will be revitalized in a big way with Avacyn Restored’s premium selection of green creatures.
What did two-time SCG Open Series finalist Jonathan Sukenik spend the past weekend playing in Block Constructed on Magic Online? Mono-Green Jund! Find out more about this deck’s construction and how its matchups play out.
Eight-time Grand Prix Top 8 competitor Gerry Thompson traveled to Birmingham, Alabama last weekend to compete at the SCG Open Series. Read about his process for choosing and tweaking decks for the tournament and how they performed.
Gene Richtsmeier recently traveled to two SCG Open Series events: Des Moines and Phoenix. Read how he dealt with not doing as well as he hoped and learn the way he tries to turn losses into lessons for improvement.
Check out Sheldon Menery’s exclusive interview with Ruhan of the Fomori. Find out more about the popular commander that Sheldon played with in his play-by-play article last week.
Pro player Sam Black is afraid of Titans overtaking Standard with Cavern of Souls after Avacyn Restored is released. Read about some of the ways he’s thinking about fighting the possible rise of the Titans.
Ryan Schwenk is an American Magic player who currently lives in Nagoya, Japan. Being actively involved in the Standard Magic scene there, today he shares with you the current Standard metagame as he sees it in Nagoya.
If you’re already looking for a Legacy deck to play at SCG Open Series: Providence, Legacy specialist Drew Levin’s got you covered. Check out the U/W Enlightened Tutor Counterbalance deck he’s been working on lately.
What new toys is Avacyn Restored giving to Birthing Pod? SCG Standard Open in Indianapolis champion and Pod aficionado Dayv Doberne evaluates potential new cards for the strategy and suggests a starting point for Pod decks in the new format.
