Post-Banning Standard
As soon as Magic Online updated, Brad Nelson jumped onto Modo and started testing Standard. He has found several decks he likes so far, and he even got some decklists from other Modo grinders to share.
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You Lika the Juice? My Commander Evil Not-Quite-Exes
Bennie has decided to pit the new Commander deck product against his old decks to see which one will come out on top. It’s the fight of the evil not-quite-exes.
Thoughts After Finishing 12th In Kansas City
Alex considered himself a Constructed specialist, but realized he needed to learn Limited to be the best. He discusses some of the biggest lessons he’s learned: drafting an archetype, experimenting, staying open, and more.
Constructed Critcism – The Baltimore Open
Todd updates his NO RUG decklist for Legacy, which he still loves and which people still underestimate. It might be worth giving a whirl at the upcoming Open in Cincinnati.
Breaking Your Curve, A GP KC 9th Place Tournament Report
After nine years of playing Magic, after only ever coming in ninth at PTQs, Thomas “Tuffy” Maggio finally did it. He made it to the Pro Tour.
One Step Ahead – Definitely Good Decks, Potentially Good Decks
Gerry has been doing his research, and he’s found four decks to be definitely good, with a ton of lists with massive amounts of potential. Let’s take a looksee and find a good choice for SCG Open: Cincinnati in a few weeks!
Drinking From The Deadguy Ale – Player’s Etiquette
Gene Richtsmeier has played in a lot of competitive events and notes its continued growth. He talks about sportsmanship and how to keep games clean and friendly and why you should.
How To Draft New Phyrexia
Brad Nelson lays out his most important principles for drafting New Phyrexia. (He’s been drafting nonstop while waiting for the ban updates on MTGO.) He explains which color to avoid, how to draft infect, and how to be flexible in your picks.
Updating RUG Twin For The New Standard
Even without Jace, RUG Twin is a powerful strategy in new Standard. GP winner Tim Landale loves the deck and shares with you his updated list and sideboarding guide. Will this deck be a big player at the upcoming Cincinnati Open?
Embracing The Chaos – Dragon Week
The air in Week 5 of the Armada Games EDH League was filled with Dragons, from the raw aggression of Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund, to the careful planning of Intet, the Dreamer. Read Sheldon’s account of some Commander fun.
Innovations – Exclusive M12 Preview: Solemn Simulacrum!
Yes, Jens is back, baby! This Commander/Cube all-star was first seen back in Mirrodin as Jens Thoren’s Invitational card. Patrick Chapin, one of the card’s developers, explains why this card will make leaps in Standard and beyond.
Video Drafting With Noah! NMS #1
Noah Weil presents a video draft walkthrough for you from Magic Online for those of you looking to improve your skills in draft the format with New Phyrexia.
Building A Legacy – Commander In Legacy!
Commander wasn’t a product with must-buy Legacy staples like some had guessed; however, Drew Levin is happy this is the case! Nevertheless, Drew finds the Role Players, Upgrades, and the Rube Goldberg Devices.
Flying High At Mile-High: Visions-BUG Legacy Top 4 Tournament Report
Ben Stepka ran a BUG Ancestral Visions Control list in Legacy to a Top 4 finish at StarCityGames.com Open: Denver, facing off a huge variety of opponents and eventually losing to Cephalid Breakfast.
The Decision, The Star City Effect, And Valakut
Pro Tour Hall of Famer Zvi Mowshowitz is known for finding the most powerful mana-abusive strategies early on in a format’s life span, and Standard post-bannings is ripe for him to do so. He optimizes the Valakut list for the quick kill.