Compulsive Research – Why New Phyrexia Failed Me
“I tried to like New Phyrexia.” John Dale Beety explains just why New Phyrexia did not click with him and many others. Yet by what Wizards set out to do, New Phyrexia was a resounding success…
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One Step Ahead – Return To Form *1st and 1st*
Gerry Thompson made StarCityGames.com Open Series history this past weekend, taking both the Standard and Legacy Open trophies home from Pittsburgh. Read about the decks that got him to the finish line twice in a row.
Eternal Europe – Post-NPH Legacy Baselines
Legacy is not an easy format to plan for given its numerous viable deck choices. Carsten helps you by outlining the general strategies that form the baselines for Legacy, the limiting factors of the format, if you will.
Next Level Spec #3 – Basket Weaving 101
Teddy CardGame gives you a basic course in basket weaving (not the underwater kind). Learn to diversify your investments and minimize risk on Magic Online. Join the discussion on Legacy and Modern!
Embracing The Chaos – Gen Con And The New Phelddagrif
Sheldon is going to Gen Con! Get a chance to play against him and watch his panel this weekend; he’ll be bringing all his old decks as well as his new Phelddagrif Commander deck, so bring yours and battle.
Innovations – The 10 Best Deckbuilders Of All-Time: Kibler And Saito
Patrick Chapin knows what’s important, especially when it comes to deckbuilding. These next two deckbuilders also staked their claim to fame by knowing what mattered in the formats they played. Don’t miss #6 and #5 on the list!
Doubling Up On Exarch
Ken Bearl will be at Nationals and the Midwest Masters Series, and he is ready with a solid U/R Splinter Twin deck. Read his explanations on his decklist choices, and see if might be right for you this weekend!
Pulling The RUG Out From Under Them
Building a good RUG deck is hard to do! With Birthing Pod you have to find the best curve and the right bullets. Fortunately, Jon Agley has this ready version of RUG TwinPod for your tournaments coming up, whether at Nats or FNM.
Don’t Draw Into 9th, Kids: SCG Seattle Standard Open Report
Adam Prosak made a whoopsie by drawing into 9th place in Seattle with his Pyromancer Ascension deck. Don’t make the same mistake, kids! Read his report and his decklist.
The Icy Grip – The Ten Best Creatures Of All Time (No Aggro Allowed!)
Shaheen Soorani compiles a list of the top 10 creatures for control strategies of all time, looking at their respective histories. Walk down memory lane with him or learn a little something about Magic’s past.
99 Problems Dear Azami – Wielding The Black Blade
Sean McKeown responds to fanmail and a request to spruce up a Dakkon Blackblade deck! He also elaborates on his picks for the Hall of Fame this year; who to vote for out of so many good choices?
Innovations – The 10 Best Deckbuilders Of All-Time: Dougherty And Comer
Patrick Chapin continues with his countdown of the best deckbuilders of all time, honoring Rob Dougherty and Alan Comer today. Taste a piece of Magic history, as Patrick covers their amazing contributions to the game.
Vintage Avant-Garde – The Vintage Championship Survival Guide
Brian DeMars has played in the Vintage Championships for the past seven years, making Top 8 three times. He won’t be able to play this time due to Nationals, but he gives you important advice if you’re planning on attending.
The Way Things Work
Ari Lax lays out the Standard format; he goes through each deck, tells you its role, his opinions on the deck, and how the format/other decks should react to it. His perspective is invaluable for upcoming SCG events and Nationals.
Post-Banning Pauper And Tortured Existence Decks
Alex Ullman covers the results of the first Pauper Premier Event on Magic Online, and some awesome decks are popping up now that Frantic Search and the old Frantic storm combo deck are gone.