Exploring U/B
Gerry thinks U/B needs to go in a new direction in order to keep pace with the Standard metagame. He ends up with a U/B Blade deck that could be the next big thing.
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Tezzeret Infects Las Vegas
If you want to try something unconventional in Standard, take this Tezzeret Infect build from Chris Ferber and poison people out with artifacts!
Drafting With Tim! ISD #5
Tim Aten showcases a more unsual draft this time, focusing on a specific archetype. Figure out how it works and how to evaluate picks for it. GP San Diego is this weekend with SCG Open: St. Louis not long after!
Smithers… Release The Hordes!
Peter Knudson wrote about a Horde variant, which is a multiplayer cooperative game. This version is all about Zombies vs. Survivors! Read about it and try it out.
CounterBurn, Bant Pod, Illusions, And Heartless Summoning?!
Standard is defined by its manabases, and most of the manabases are horrible. What is the best way to spend your mana? Patrick Chapin covers last weekend’s results and looks to Worlds 2011.
The Forbidden Art Of Slaver
This deck is extremely flexible and has a unique game plan. It can play as a control deck and quickly gear up to be a combo deck. Only time will tell, but I believe this will be yet another viable and competitive option in the Vintage metagame.
It’s The End Of Worlds As We Know It…
Jon Agley takes a financial look into Hasbro’s inner workings and lays out how to make an argument to keep Worlds to the big wigs upstairs.
Compulsive Research – Shopping For Original Art, Steven Belledin Edition
Steven Belledin has painted such great works as Surgical Extraction, Duress, and Exotic Orchard. John Dale Beety helps you out if you’re looking to buy a new piece to hang on your wall.
Building A Legacy – Beating Everyone With Mountains
Drew’s next focus is on another deck without Islands! How refreshing. Read his take on Mono-Red Goblins as well as why it’s well-positioned for the current Legacy metagame. Tune it for the St. Louis Open in a few weeks.
Brick The GP, See The World: A Grand Prix Santiago Report
Pat Cox took an extended trip to GP Santiago where he played the role of Magic player and tourist, seeing sights in between building sealed pools. For some Limited tips and sweet pictures, check out this fun article.
Limited Tips, U/B Control, And A Rant
Jeremy Neeman, winner of GP Sydney, has a few words on Innistrad Limited as well as Standard. Read why U/B Control is not good in the format right now as well as a few words on the latest OP changes.
Vintage Avant-Garde – 5 Vintage Stories Told Through Cards
Magic is a game full of tall tales and outstanding oral tradition. Brian DeMars makes sure these five stories are etched into the Hive Mind—some of the best games in Vintage, as told by Brian DeMars and Paul Mastriano.
A Letter To Hasbro/WotC
Ari Lax puts his own spin on the Organized Play changes and their effects, focusing on Magic: The Gathering’s long-term health.
Evolving Aggro
Ari Lax thinks it’s time to update Legacy aggro decks to meet the new metagame. 2011 is not 2010. Find out how to evolve Goblins, Merfolk, Zoo, and Storm for the St. Louis Open a few weeks from now.
Delving Into Pauper
Pauper is a fun, competitive format largely played on Magic Online. With Innistrad, one new major player has emerged in Delver of Secrets, allowing for an array of new aggro-control possibilities. Check ’em out.