Nostalgia is just as important to Magic as the pros that play the game and the company that prints the cards. Within the tournaments are memories that stick in our head and give us perspective on this ever-growing enigma we indulge in.
Jonathan Sukenik steps out and Watchwolf92 takes over. Read about his Magic Online adventures with decks in Standard as well as Modern.
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.
If you want to try something unconventional in Standard, take this Tezzeret Infect build from Chris Ferber and poison people out with artifacts!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ari Lax puts his own spin on the Organized Play changes and their effects, focusing on Magic: The Gathering’s long-term health.
