Phantasmal Image is becoming a major player in Caw-Blade. Nick Spagnolo ran Gerry’s list to a Top 8 last weekend, and Gerry provides a helpful sideboarding guide, so check out the deck and consider it for SCG Open: Boston this weekend.
Carsten Kotter examines the role of Modern in today’s Magic formats. What gap is it filling? Also, check out some neat control/combo decks to get you started.
Brad Nelson had a blast commentating the Richmond Open last weekend and was pleasantly surprised by all the new innovation coming out from the players. He notes the best new tech here, so be sure to adapt for Boston.
Ted makes the leap—into what is likely one of the biggest, most epic speculation purchases Magic Online has ever seen. Using his expertise in finance and Magic, Ted created a Legacy portfolio, revealed in this special edition of NLS.
Sheldon’s 100th article contains seven Top Ten lists (not quite 100 items, but… close enough?). Fun tidbits include cards he’d consider banning, awesome people on the Pro Tour, and notable moments in the format’s early years.
Reid Duke writes an enjoyable overview of the Modern format. Which decks will be major players? What decks should receive consideration despite getting little press? This format is wide open! Time to explore…
So Wizards dropped a bomb last week when they changed the Pro Tour format to Modern. What does Patrick Chapin have to say about it? Also, look here for more meat on the RUG Pod deck, a major player in Standard.
Noah Weil responds to the 11th-hour change of the Pro Tour format to Modern. Is this setting a bad precedent? Should WotC apologize? Noah opens the debate!
What kind of metagame can we expect this weekend in Standard and Legacy in Boston Boxborough? Glenn Jones fills you in. Don’t forget your Modern decks if you want to try your hand in a Win-a-Box!
Drew Levin investigates the growing murmur that Show and Tell should be banned in Legacy. Looking at the history, what would Wizards do (WWWD)? Is it worth a ban?
With a biting wit and incredible use of diction, Dan Barrett gives you a little taste of what will take place at UK Nationals this year…
Terry Soh is inspired by his brother Joe’s brew, a U/G deck that uses fast mana and powerful endgame to overtake Caw-Blade. With the power of Dismember, U/G has everything it needs to out tempo opponents.
Teddy CardGame is working on a huge article going up tonight. Don’t miss it! Read last week’s Premium article on the importance of set redemption online and check out his Quotable Quotes section at the end.
Learn how to make baskets like a pro! In other words, learn how to build your Magic Online portfolio from Ted Knutson, and don’t put all your eggs in one. Read this Premium article now on Select.
Sean McKeown’s article this week has been infected with pachyderms. He helps reader Josh with a specially themed Commander deck for his wife. Can Sean make it work?
