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.
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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!
Going Infinite – Your M12 Survival Guide (aka My Review)
Jon Medina reviews M12! For anyone who trades Magic cards out there and wants to become a trade master like Medina, check out this article and stay on top of the Magic finance metagame.
Flow Of Ideas – Is M12 The New Zendikar?
M12 Limited has a very fresh dynamic compared to other core sets, and Gavin is here to tell you why. He lists the ten most underrated commons for M12 in Sealed and Draft and explains the Limited dynamics of this latest core set.
Azorius Fae For Overextended
Alex West has built a winning Overextended decklist, so if you want to try your hand at Gavin Verhey’s Tuesday Magic Online tournaments, check this out, and expect it to become a real part of the metagame!
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.
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.