One Step Ahead – Optimal
Caw-Blade has gone through the processor too many times; it’s time to blend some of the other decks that haven’t gotten as much love! Gerry puts the spotlight on Valakut, Goblins, and more.
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Nationals: Not The Plan
Nationals turned into a disaster story for Brad. He brought David Ochoa’s Caw-Blade deck to the event and went 4-0 in Constructed, only to go 0-3 in draft. Then it all went downhill. What comes next for Player of the Year?
The Kitchen Table #361 – Commander Shadow
If you love abusing your graveyard and Commander, this is the perfect deck for you! Abe Sargent talks EDH today with a mono-black graveyard themed deck.
Next Level Spec #4 – Set Cycle Savings
How does set redemption affect the Magic Online economy? Why does it keep it alive? Ted answers these questions as well as a few from readers on specific cards! Don’t miss the bonus Quotable Quotes section at the end.
Embracing The Chaos – Gen Con And 99 Thoughts
Sheldon’s 99th article for Embracing the Chaos contains 99 thoughts on Gen Con and the format at large. For a fun look into Commander, Magic, and Gen Con, read this fun piece.
Black Magic – Drafting M12
Sam Black has been having great success drafting M12, both online and offline, and he wants to share his thoughts on the format. He presents his general pick orders, color strategies, and views on specific cards like Overrun.
Innovations – 9th On Breaks, But Clearly Crushes Caw-Blade!
If you want to beat a stale metagame, putting in the work is essential! Patrick Chapin takes you through the process he and Michael Jacob went through to find a deck that beats Caw-Blade. None other than RUG!
SCG Classic – Stuck In The Middle With Bruce
This is one of those articles that never leave the collective consciousness of Magic. If you have never read this piece, read it now; or enjoy a fresh reading from a new perspective.
Taking Zoo To The Finals Of Pittsburgh
Dan Musser fell to Gerry Thompson in the finals of the Pittsburgh Legacy Open but defeated a steady stream of opposition on his way to the top with Zoo. Find a good list for Richmond this weekend!
You Lika The Juice? Unpacking The Heavenly Inferno Commander Deck
Bennie Smith takes the Heavenly Inferno Commander deck with Kaalia of the Vast at the helm and upgrades it with new additions. See what changes he’d make and suggest your own!
Constructing Combo
Ari Lax is well-known for his love of Storm combo decks. In this article, he outlines every important element a combo deck needs to consider in order to work. He covers the Fundamental Turn, redundancy, disruption, mana, and more.
Cube Holistic Wisdom – Ravnica Pillars: Signets And Bouncelands In Cube
Usman Jamil addresses a touchy topic today. Do signets and bouncelands make green and aggressive decks worse by invalidating one of green’s primary functions as a color?
Going Infinite – Gen Con Trading Report
This weekend, a lot of new cards have been gaining attention for all kinds of formats, such as Standard, Legacy, and Modern. Check in with Jon Medina to make sure you know which cards to pick up now!
One Step Ahead – Going Rogue
There are a ton of rogue options popping up in Magic Online Daily Events and real-life events worldwide, and Gerry Thompson shines the spotlight on these under-played, potential role players. Pick up a brew today!
Flow of Ideas – Hall Of Fame Voting, Selection Committee, And My Ballot
Gavin discusses what the Hall of Fame means to Magic: The Gathering as a game and as a community and how voters should vote correspondingly. Check out his five picks for Hall of Fame 2011.