Charlotte’s Grind
The Charlotte Open Series has a few surprises in store for SCGLive followers. Read on for updates on our most popular players and for a sneak peek at the weekend!
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The Magic Show #230 – New Phyrexia Favorites
Friday, April 29 – Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of the Magic Show. This week Wizards thankfully did the right thing and officially spoiled New Phyrexia, meaning we’re here to discuss my favorite cards in the set. You ready to talk NPH? Let’s go! NOW WITH VIDEO!
Drinking From The Deadguy Ale – Mono-Black Vampires With Abyssal Persecutor
Friday, April 29 – Gene Richtsmeier has been having a lot of fun and success with Vampires of the mono-black variety. Find out why Vampires is so good in a Caw-infested metagame.
Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 63 – Oh My Godbook
Friday, April 29 – Joey and Bigheadjoe discuss the pros and cons of early spoilers, and then talk about their favorite cards from the recently-leaked New Phyrexia. Find out what the guys are most excited to play with and why!
StarCityGames.com Not-So-Boston Open Series!
Friday, April 29 – Harrison recounts his
Boston
Boxborough Open experience and prepares for the last major event before New Phyrexia releases: this weekend’s Charlotte Open!
Building A Legacy – Killing Your Opponent On Turn 2 With Glistener Elf
Friday, April 29 – If you’d like to chalk up Legacy wins for pennies on the dollar, then Drew may just have the deck for you. It’s infectious, so handle with care!
New Phyrexia And An Old Favorite In Legacy
Friday, April 29 – Reid’s looking forward to brewing with a fatty from New Phyrexia. Turn 2 Jin-Gitaxias might be good enough to take down Grand Prix Providence, and Reid’s here to share his starting point for the Reanimator renaissance!
You Lika The Juice? Pod People And Souleaters
Friday, April 29 – The Souleater cycle of New Phyrexia with the Phyrexian-mana activated abilities has gotten Bennie interested in Necrotic Ooze. What kind of powers does the Ooze gain with the new set?
Flores Friday – Other People’s White Decks
Friday, April 29 – Mike Flores is having more fun playing Magic now than he has in months–and Jace is nowhere to be seen. He continues to take Mono White in Standard to new heights and has videos to demonstrate its power!
The Dragonmaster’s Lair – Beyond Magic: A Trip To Boston And The SCG Open
Friday, April 29 – Brian Kibler is originally from the Northeast. He decides to travel back to the region to trail his old haunts and visit his old schools and friends–the nearby SCG Open is as good an excuse as any!
Behind The Curtain – Another Hawk And Hidden Relics
Friday, April 29 – Valeriy is excited about another Hawk deck for Standard. And these aren’t the Hawks you’re thinking of. What Standard deck might break out after New Phyrexia?
Tales From The Grind – An Introduction To Block Constructed
Friday, April 29 – Chris Mascioli, aka brimstone, is an extensive Magic Online grinder, and in preparation for Pro Tour Nagoya, has collected SOM Block data from various events and analyzed it for your perusal.
StarCityGames.com Is Looking For A Video Director / Producer!
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Live Coverage of StarCityGames.com Open Series: Charlotte
 
AJ Sacher is our Charlotte Legacy Open champion! Hoisting the second trophy distributed on Sunday, AJ nearly clinched both, falling short in Standard against the Standard Open champion Nate Pease. AJ’s double finals finish and victory guarantees him Level 8 status, and he’s not alone. Joining him and Gerry Thompson on that level are Alex Bertoncini, courtesy of a Top 16 in Legacy with Merfolk, and Edgar Flores on the back of two Top 4 finishes in our weekend’s events. AJ and Edgar have made major names for themselves with their strong recent finishes, and AJ’s first championship was an important one–now, he’ll receive a full playset of New Phyrexia, as will all of our Level 8s when the set debuts. Standard will experience a shakeup once the new set becomes legal at the Orlando Open, a scant two weekends from now. Glenn Jones will be joined there by Joe Panuska and Joey Pasco, as SCGLive continues to bring you the best in Magic broadcasting. We’ll see you there! |
The Adapting Metagame: Sweet Sixteen
Thursday, April 28 – Carsten Kotter reviews the entire Top 16 of SCG Open: Boston, one of the most innovation-filled standings recently. If you’re looking for some new, viable decks to play this weekend in Charlotte, check here!