One Step Ahead – Five-Color Control In Standard
Gerry and Michael Jacob have modernized 5CC for Standard in anticipation of the SCG Invitational in Charlotte. Shimmering Grotto and Traveler’s Amulet—welcome to the new world!
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Invitational Video Rundown with Gerry Thompson & Brian Kibler!
In this video Brian Kibler and I go over all aspects of this weekend’s StarCityGames.com Open in Charlotte featuring the Invitational! Looking for some Magic this weekend? We’ve got you covered! Tomorrow: GerryTV with Kibler about the Invitational deck choices & metagame!
Modern EDH?
Sheldon wonders what it would be like if there were a Commander format that was restricted to the modern expansions in Magic. Would it be better, worse, or almost the same?
Black Magic – Brewing
Sam Black doesn’t consider himself a deckbuilder, but he does build decks. Lots of them. Here’s a taste of his process and how he comes up with his unique brews.
Ramp Pod Player Guide
If you’re looking for a strong, straightforward deck with a little room to play, Ramp Pod is for you. It maintains all the strengths of traditional Wolf Run but attacks from an additional angle and has no bad matchups. Try it out at Charlotte!
Legacy Metagame Analysis Going Into The Invitational
If you’re floundering on what to do about the Legacy portion of the Invitational, fear not! Patrick Chapin has your options laid out for you. Also, check out the 2nd edition of Next Level Magic, newly released!
New World Order And “Complexity Creep”
Jon Agley talks about the problem Mark Rosewater calls “Complexity Creep” and why it is such a threat to Magic. The New World Order is the design philosophy that’s changing the face of MTG.
Compulsive Research – The Art Of Steve Argyle
Steve Argyle will be a guest artist at the Charlotte Invitational and Open. If you’re not a fan, you will be after reading this article and checking out his amazing work!
Drafting With Dan! ISD #1
Watch, laugh, and maybe even learn a little as Dan takes on an Innistrad 8-4 draft!
MTGO Video With U/W Illusions
While the only Illusions left in the deck are Phantasmal Bears, this new U/W Tempo deck brings some strong beats with Geist of Saint Traft, among others. Watch these videos before the Charlotte Open this weekend to get a leg up!
The Guide To Vintage’s Landscape – All Things That Gush
If you don’t play Vintage, why not? Mark Hornung tries to ascertain why people avoid this fun and diverse format. He clears away the misconceptions people have expressed to him.
Going Infinite – Magic Oddities
Jonathan Medina talks about even rarer, more unusual versions of Magic cards in this segment on miscuts, misprints, and alters. How do you price these one-of-a-kind cards?
Deckbuilding With Horses And Hummingbirds
There are two kinds of cards when you build decks. Achieving a good balance of the two is part of successful deckbuilding. If you want to know more about the horses and the hummingbirds, read on.
Information Processing In Magic
Ari Lax frames his article around the best five decks he’s ever played competitively and why they were good. Can you read your opponent’s hand without looking?
Dear Azami – Dear Olivia!
This week’s Dear Azami has Sean editing an Olivia Voldaren Commander deck–this Legend has been making splashes in a lot of formats lately! How will this deck turn out?