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Black Magic – Late Picks in Limited

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Tuesday, April 14th – We’ve all seen those snaggle-toothed cards that only come out in draft picks 12 to 15… The Chimney Imps, the Accursed Centaurs, the Marble Chalices. However, when a late pick offers up a selection of stronger cards that aren’t in your colors, what do you do? Sam investigates some of the accepted wisdom regarding late picks in Limited…

Sullivan Library – The Symptoms of Error

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Tuesday, April 14th – It seems that the collective Magic writing populous is in a reflective mood. Kyle Sanchez has recently talked about the common factors shared by Magic and Life, Zac Hill has written on coming close at PTQ level, and today we have Adrian Sullivan sharing a thoughtful piece on the true nature of our mistakes. For those still craving Extended tech, Adrian also brings us some Top 8 decks.

Legacy’s Allure – The Pile of Misfit Cards

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Tuesday, April 14th – This week, we consider three potentially devastating mana accelerators that see no love in Legacy. Can we find home for these powerhouses in such a strong format? Check out several ideas for putting these bargain cards into decks that could benefit from the extra mana. Also, check out the latest deck to catch Doug’s fancy – a wacky Zur deck that looks deceptively playable. Lastly, Doug concludes with great news from SCG in the wake of GP: Chicago!

Removed From Game – Six Contenders

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Tuesday, April 14th – Continuing his look at the Pro game, Rich talks about the top six contenders he believes will be battling it out for supremacy come the home stretch. This article also features one of the most outrageous probabilities ever to hit the world of MTG, coming to a British seaside town this Summer. One in a billion? You bet.

Tribal Thriftiness #64 – The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

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Tuesday, April 14th– As Alara Reborn nears and new cards start sprouting up around the Internet, Dave takes a moment to dig back into 10th Edition to play with an uncommon that’s… relentless.

Innovations – Meddling with Flaws, Curves, and Beauty: A Deckbuilding Masterclass

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Monday, April 13th – Building and tweaking a deck is largely an unexplored art. How, exactly, does one go about tuning their build for optimal performance? In today’s Innovations, Patrick examines the bare bones of deckbuilding, referencing the “correct” way to approach the creation of Reflecting Pool Control…

So Many Insane Plays – Reviving Vintage

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Monday, April 13th – Vintage tournaments across the U.S. have generally adopted the five- or ten-proxy environment. The impact on the Vintage card market, especially in regard to the Power 9, has been dramatic, and Vintage tournament attendance is suffering. Today, Stephen Menendian examines a selection of possible solutions to the problems faced by the format…

Drafting With Olivier – Shards/Shards/Conflux #17

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Monday, April 13th – 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!

Constructed Criticism – The End of Extended (Part 2): PTQ Finale

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Monday, April 13th – After last week’s article, I had firmly decided on my deck for the PTQ. Ranger Zoo had brought me a few online victories, and I felt like my list was incredibly strong. Aside from a horrid Elves matchup, I felt like my Zoo list had an advantage on the rest of the field that other Zoo lists did not have, especially in the mirror.

The Long And Winding Road – Standard: Reviewing the Preseason

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Monday, April 13th – We’re entering a very exciting period that puts Standard front and center, with Regionals leading into a PTQ Season featuring the most popular Constructed format on the planet. The month of March featured several large Standard events in the United States and Europe, and analyzing that data should give us an idea how the pre-Alara Reborn Standard format is shaping up.

Reflecting Ruel – Draft-Building for Success

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Friday, April 10th – In today’s enlightening edition of Reflecting Ruel, Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel shares his personal tips on building a killer draft deck. Starting with the basic rules and working toward more complex issues, Oli talks about the relevance of creatures, removal, curve, counter-drafting, and more! Whether you’re fresh to the forty-card format or a grizzled Limited veteran, this is the article for you!

Insider Trading – Duel Decks: Divine vs. Demonic!

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Friday, April 10th – Insider Trading is back, and just in time for the release of the Divine vs. Demonic Duel Decks! Are Duel Decks worth the money? Do their reprints devalue other Magic cards? Could the Divine or Demonic decks have been better made? Find out the answer to these questions in today’s article!

Down And Dirty – My Billy’s Back! A PTQ Report

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Friday, April 10th – In this entertaining PTQ report, Kyle Sanchez waxes lyrical about tacos, Kiki-Jiki, and the one true love of his life: Billy Moreno. Billy and Kyle rocked up to a local PTQ, and blasted their way into the Top 8. The deck, the stories, the plays, all told in the unmistakable Sanchez style…

Drafting With Olivier – Shards/Shards/Conflux #16

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Friday, April 10th – 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!

The Magic Show #138 – Skills That Pay The Bills

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Friday, April 10th – Hello everybody, and welcome to another edition of the Magic Show. This week is a bit of a quiet one, so I wanted to reflect a little bit on some recent articles seen here at StarCityGames.com. This week we’ll delve into how you play better magic, the skill levels argument, and what I think are the five pillars of Magic success. Let’s go!