The Kitchen Table #359 – The Death Of A Casual Format
How do formats die? Specifically, how did the format Five Color die? Abe Sargent tells the tale of its stagnation and how to keep Commander and other formats from falling into the same pitfalls.
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Embracing The Chaos – Monocolor Week
Sheldon is not a huge fan of monocolor Commander decks, but he had a chance to change his mind when he ran Isamaru and Azusa, Lost but Seeking for Generals in the last League tournament.
U/B Control And Life Without Jace, The Mind Sculptor
Reid Duke’s favorite deck not only survived the bannings, but may be better than ever because of them. He breaks down U/B Control, plus sideboarding; don’t miss it before the first Open post-bannings this weekend in Cincinnati.
The Innovator’s Guide To M12 Standard Part 2: The New Brews
Part 2 of Patrick Chapin’s M12 set review covers a myriad of new archetypes and decks in Standard. He beats with Azure Mage, copies Goblin Grenades, blinks Stonehorn Dignitary, and more.
Compulsive Research – Last Friday Night (Magic)
This article is dedicated to Friday Night Magic in honor of John’s finally being able to attend this celebrated, weekly Magic tournament. Here are his favorite FNM promos, a Katy Perry song parody, and more goodies.
Painting Cincinnati Red
Grim Lavamancer and the rest of Magic’s newest Core Set promise to shake up Standard—join StarCityGames.com in Cincinnati for our first Open Weekend with Magic 2012!
Building A Legacy – Teaching Legacy To The Player Of The Year
Drew has taken on a daunting task: teaching the Player of the Year Brad Nelson about Legacy. Where to even begin? Learn how you can help! Drew reviews the three pillars of the format and why blue is on top.
The Start Of A Legacy!
Drew Levin and Brad Nelson have joined forces, and they have one goal: Teach Brad Nelson about Legacy and make him a master in time for GP Amsterdam. Learn how you can be involved!
Cube Holistic Wisdom – Commander Decks And M12 Review
Usman Jamil talks about the cards from M12 and the Commander product that should go in your cube along with some borderline ones that are on the fringe of playability. Bonus section for Pauper/Peasant cubes!
99 Problems – Smashing Face With The Guru Of Spores
This week, Sean McKeown gets to help out Chris with his Ghave Commander deck. He’s tired of running all the same stuff in his decks; how can Sean spice it up for him?
Drinking From The Deadguy Ale – A New Era Of Removal
Removal in Legacy is not just about running four Swords to Plowshares anymore. Gene Richtsmeier looks at different removal packages in Legacy for dealing with Stoneforge Mystic and Mental Misstep.
The State Of Play – Magic In The UK
Is UK Magic in as dire straits as some would have you believe? Dan Barrett investigates, with opinions from a wide range of players.
A Combo Player’s Guide To M12
Ari Lax reviews M12 from the perspective of the combo player; he covers their uses in Standard, Legacy, and even Overextended! Which cards are good enough, and which don’t make the cut?
Magic Online Championship Series Report (2nd)
White’s the best these days! Who needs Stoneforge Mystic? Reid Duke played a Block Puresteel Paladin deck to 2nd place and recommends a Standard version. Try it this weekend at SCG Open: Cincinnati.
Innovations – The Innovator’s Guide To M12 Standard: Part 1
In part 1 of Patrick Chapin’s set review, he gives you updates to existing Standard strategies with M12 to fully prepare you for the metagame at SCG Open: Cincinnati this weekend, as well as his list of top 12 reprints!