Evolving Standard: Strategies For Champs
Jon Agley has a few strategies he has been working on for the 2011’s, including a variation on Wolf Run Ramp with Mindslaver and U/W Control lists. Take a look if you’re looking for deck ideas.
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Compulsive Research – Adventures In Foreign Flavor Text
John Dale Beety mixes language, history, and Magic cards all into one astounding article on foreign-language cards and flavor texts.
Building A Legacy – Liliana, Counterbalance, The 2011’s, And A Lack Of Confidence
Drew Levin admits to making a terrible mistake last weekend at the Nashville Open. What happened and why did it happen? He updates you on both Standard and Legacy, so read up before the 2011’s this weekend.
Vintage Avant-Garde – Waterbury And Vintage Snapcaster Control
Snapcaster Mage graduates to Vintage, where he flashes back Mana Drains and Ancestral Recalls. Is there a format where he doesn’t shine? Read about Brian DeMars’ tournament experience.
The Long And Winding Road – Resurrecting Vintage Gro
Matt Elias was durdling after dinner one day when a decklist popped into his head in a flash of brilliance. In this article, he attempts to bring back an old Vintage favorite…
One Step Ahead – U/B Control In Both Formats
I set out for SCG Nashville with one goal: Play flimsy U/B do nothing control decks in both formats and try to win as few matches as possible. (Not really.)
Magical Multiple Choice: A Philly 10k Report
Who doesn’t love multiple choice tests? Read an entertaining and interactive tournament report from Top 4 competitor Chris Mascioli, who took Mono Red all the way to $1000.
The Results Of MTGGrudgeMatch
Two weeks ago, a 10K event was held in Philadelphia, featuring the Innistrad Standard. The results of that tournament (as well as the top finishing decklists) are brought to you by Pro Tour Historian and Coverage Reporter, Brian David-Marshall!
Tempered Steel Primer
Over the past few months, we’ve seen a slew of decks win events. Valakut, Caw, Red, Birthing Pod, and now Solar Flare. Tempered Steel is not on that list, but why is Ari so high on the deck?
Dear Azami – Born To Die
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born is the perfect General for a Zombie deck looking to play with a variety of cool themes like revival, looting, and sacrifice. See how Sean fixes up Ben’s Zombie deck and submit your own for next week!
Innovations – Grixis With A Vengeance!
Everyone is looking for a deck to take to States. After examining the metagame from the past two SCG Opens, Patrick has found an engine that can attack from all angles while drawing a ton.
At The Grudge Match: U/B Control
Matt Ferrando teamed up with Steve Sadin and Tim Landale at the multi-format Grudge Match in Philadelphia. He put in work on his U/B Control deck, and it seemed to pay off. Check out the deck for States this weekend.
Solar Flaring At The Grudge Match!
When I initially heard about The Grudge Match, a tournament with three new formats, I knew I definitely wanted to play all of them; there was even a team portion!
Going Infinite – Innistrad On The Brain
Cards like Liliana, Snapcaster Mage, and Stromkirk Noble have spiked in price recently. How should you plan on capitalizing on the rising price of Innistrad cards? Also, congrats to Jonathan for making Top 4 at Nashville!
Flow Of Ideas – Journal Of Impossible Things
Gavin has some big news to share with the Magic community. You do not want to miss this article! In it, he shares the bucket list of all the articles he would’ve liked to have written.