The Banning Of Frantic Search And M12 Thoughts
Jace and Stonefoge Mystic got almost all the face time when they were banned on June 20, but Alex wants to focus on the third card that was banned on that fateful day: Frantic Search in Pauper.
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Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 71 – Top 12 of M12
This week, Joey and Bigheadjoe go over their favorite cards from M12, just in time for the Prerelease!
Behind The Curtain – Old Friends And Old Enemies
Valeriy Shunkov shares his tech from across the ocean, namely that of the latest U/B Control lists, Valakut, RUG Twin/Pod, and Shape Anew.
Twelve Must-Play M12 Cards + Some M12 Theme Decks
This article by deckbuilder extraordinaire and acclaimed Magic writer Mike Flores is about building decks based on an idea or theme, as well as the perils of doing so. Use this roadmap to build some of your own theme decks!
The Gravy Train With Biscuit Wheels, Part 2
Mark Herberholz continues his epic tale of his Pro Tour experiences, from his rise from obscurity to riding a gravy train with biscuit wheels. Read the endless stories of drunken debauchery, of the Pro Tour grind, and of timeless friendships.
The Magic Show #236 – M12 Is Here!
Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of the Magic Show. This week we’re basking in the glory of M12. Yes, our new core set is here, Garruk, Primal Hunter is shaping up to be one hell of a Planeswalker, and your metagame is prepared to fire off in new directions. Let’s go!
Eternal Europe – Adaption In Action
Carsten last wrote that blue decks could be beat in Legacy and that Mental Misstep was not the end all, be all. This week, he shows you the decks to prove it! Try these contenders at SCG Open: Cincinnati.
The Dragonmaster’s Lair – A (Small) Pox Upon Your House!
Back in the day, Pox effects were some of Brian Kibler’s favorite cards to brew with, and with Smallpox returning in M12, the Dragonmaster turned Brewmaster and created a G/B Smallpox deck for those looking for shiny new toys.
You Lika The Juice? M12 Excitement!
In the wake of the Standard bannings, things are finally starting to get interesting again, so Bennie talks about M12 and what he’s most excited about.
The Financial Value Of Magic 2012
The most-anticipated financial article of the quarter is here! Figure out what Ben Bleiweiss, Director of Sales at StarCityGames.com, thinks about the singles values of M12, new and old.
Rise Of Aintrazi – Let’s Do The Time Warp Again!
Ali Aintrazi gave into Caw-Blade and won SCG Standard Open: Baltimore (figures). But old Standard is boring! Check out his latest creation: a Legacy Turboland deck that can take infinite turns with Walk the Aeons and has unlimited Fog effects.
Constructed Criticism – Blue Is The New Blue
Should we just ban Islands in Standard already? Blue Control is still operating at full power on Magic Online; if you don’t want to play aggro at the first post-banning SCG Open in Cincinnati, this is the article for you.
Battle Royale: Fighting The Fight With Metal White
Sean’s Mono-White Control build features an awesome amount of proliferation combined with Tumble Magnet and Everflowing Chalice. Sean writes a fun report on a deck all about charging up artifacts and Allies.
A Walk On The White Side – Budget Battle Royale *Winner*
Jason took down last week’s Battle Royale with an interesting budget Mono-White Emeria/Sun Titan brew. Jason has only ever created five decks in his entire career, but this event gave him a chance to flex his deckbuilding muscle!
One Step Ahead – Play Whatever You Want
Gerry has been scouring Magic Online for decklists, and here are all the unique archetypes he’s found so far. The format is incredibly diverse and healthy, so play what you want at SCG Open: Cincinnati, one of the 1st major tournaments post-ban.