Wednesday, September 30th – I’ll be the first to admit that Wizards has made their fair share of mistakes over the course of the last two decades, and even with Zendikar it’s apparent that they still have a lot to learn (Warren Instigator and Lotus Cobra at Mythic, for example). However, sometimes… they just get it right.
Wednesday, September 30th – This has been a tumultuous week in Magic. First came the revelation of Lotus Cobra at Mythic, which many people are pointing to, along with Warren Instigator and Mindbreak Trap, as proof that Wizards is in fact a horrible, evil entity, replete with (Magic) Missiles aimed at our homes and children, and determined to run off their customers, but milking them for all their cash as fast as possible first!
Wednesday, September 30th – I’ve spent a lot of time, and a lot of effort, and a lot of pages writing five articles where I place what I consider the most criminally underplayed cards in casual circles into an Underused Hall of Fame. Today, I’m going to take some of those cards, and I’m going to build decks that use them.
Wednesday, September 30th – The Zendikar prerelease has come on and gone this weekend so we have all 249 cards with some discussion of our sealed pools, draft and more. Also, part of the hoopla was the absolute surprise from WoTC with the “Priceless Treasure” cards with a classic Vintage card (think like Black Lotus or Mox Sapphire) replacing the land in packs (likely ~1 in 750 packs) and caused an amazing ripple of news over the weekend.
Wednesday, September 30th – Zendikar is here, and Kyle Sanchez has been brewing up Standard decks! In today’s Down and Dirty, he shares seven distinct builds and strategies, with promise of many more to come. If you’re looking for a Standard edge, let Kyle lead the way!
Tuesday, September 29th – my initial impressions are that this seems to be a really tricky set. Alara Block seemed packed with mechanics that were powerful, but not particularly subtle — oh, you get more Exalted, you Unearth more creatures, you play more guys with five power! Whereas Zendikar feels like it’s just packed with very clever plays that reward very clever, alert players.
Tuesday, September 29th – Sam Black rocked up to his local prereleases this past weekend, and he had a blast! In today’s Black Magic, he shares his thoughts on the newborn Limited format, including his fledgling lists for the Top Commons in each color.
Tuesday, September 29th – Richard Feldman returns to StarCityGames.com with an excellent deck for the current Legacy metagame. If you’ve ever wanted to drop down Progenitus beats on the second turn, this is the deck for you!
Tuesday, September 29th – Zendikar is finally here and is quite literally the talk on everyone’s lips. But beyond the Priceless Treasures, what other strong cards are sitting in the common slots? Dave pulls together his top choices
Tuesday, September 29th – With Zendikar ready to roll, it’s time to put the M10 Academy to bed, and start using the information, tips, tricks and techniques for analysing the game on a fresh set of deckbuilding and playing challenges. But before the doors close on the Academy, there’s the small matter of Artifacts and Lands to sort out.
Monday, September 28th – After a weekend of new cards, good times, and priceless treasures, Patrick Chapin is in a reflective mood. First, he speaks his mind about the bombshell news concerning the Vintage repacks, before moving on to consider Legacy in the face of the recent unbannings.
Monday, September 28th – Zendikar is finally here, and it looks like a fantastic set for Magic’s oldest format. Stephen Menendian runs down the essential cards that every Vintage fan should own… and who knows, maybe your Zendikar pack will contain a Black Lotus!
Monday, September 28th – Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel takes us through an 8-4 draft queue on Magic Online. He shares some comprehensive thoughts about both the picks and the games, and talks us through each step of the way! If you’re looking to improve your Limited game, this is the article series for you!
Monday, September 28th – This week, Doug considers new cards in Zendikar that scream for decks to be built around them. He also considers cards that recently came off the Legacy Banned List. While not new, these cards can also become the backbone of previously-unplayable decks, making them much stronger for Legacy. Get Doug’s take on Magosi, The Waterveil and Vampire Hexmage, as well as Bloodchief Ascension and Dream Halls. Find out if Entomb is the new busted Legacy card, all in this week’s Legacy’s Allure!
Monday, September 28th – The question I’m asked most often in relation to tournament Magic is simply, “What is the best deck?†This is commonly phrased as, “What is the best deck in [some specific format]?†For me personally, this question is usually in reference to Vintage and Legacy…
