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The Icy Grip – Secret Standard Tech and Thoughts on Modern Bannings

I’ve tweaked it and tested my U/B Control deck in over a hundred matches, and you will see the final product that raised my MODO Constructed rating about 100 points. And what card is key?

Standard, Going into GP Orlando and StarCityGames.com Open LA

This is the fourth month of Innistrad Standard, and still the metagame twists and turns. Let’s analyze the weaknesses in today’s metagame!

Understanding Modern

Jeremy focuses on the top few decks in Modern, providing new lists for your gauntlet, and explaining how the decks have changed in wake of the bannings!

Twelve Things I Meant To Say

Dan didn’t have quite enough for a full article, but he did have twelve amusing snippets from his notebooks that have been Voltron-combined to create amusement!

Commander Single Card Strategy #2

Last time I wrote about the subtly useful Distorting Lens; this time, I’m writing about another one of those situationally-useful cards that doesn’t do anything on its own and is easy to overlook — Sundial of the Infinite!

How to Draft if You Know How to Draft

Once you’ve been around for a while, your goal is no longer “How do I draft a functional deck?” and more “How do I draft a winning deck?” And I’m going to show you how.

Wise Buys – All I Do Is Win, Win, Win

Wes Wise is now on Premium! He talks about speculating on Modern cards on Magic Online. It’s funny, informative, and might even help you make money.

Cube Holistic Wisdom – Finishers

All in all, when you’re designing and drafting a cube, you want your finishers to have a powerful effect on the board. Usman Jamil outlines what makes a good cube finisher.

Dear Azami – Luck Be A Lady Tonight

Lady Evangela is not a very common Commander, so it will be interesting to see how Sean McKeown takes this new reader submission.

Life Changes And Standard Musings

Michael Martin wants to beat the unholy trinity of U/W Moorland Haunt decks swarming Magic Online. Is control the answer? What colors should the deck be?

Combo In Modern: Part 2

If he didn’t go over it last week, Gerry Thompson will cover it in this article: any marginal Modern combo deck is here, including Retether, Eggs, Through the Breach ramp, and more.

My Magical Christmas Land

Valeriy is still in a festive mood, and his Modern decks today all exist in Magical Christmas Land, at least thematically. Check out Doran, Living End, Affinity variants, and more.

Flores Friday – Top 11, Top 12

Mike Flores sets a few goals for himself in 2012 and then lists twelve Magic articles that have shaped his writing and continue to influence him today. Some of the best the game has ever seen!

Too Much Information – St. Louis Legacy Open

Welcome back to Too Much Information! This time, we’re taking a look at the St. Louis Open. For a leg up on the Legacy metagame this weekend in Atlanta, be sure to look through the numbers.

Who Ya Gonna Call?

If you’ve been playing Standard on MTGO, you’ve probably experienced the same thing I have. An eerie, uncomfortable feeling in almost every match you play. Just when you think you’ve gotten rid of it, it seems to come right back.