Tuesday, September 23rd – Although we have some time before Shards becomes relevant for a Standard tournament bigger than an FNM, enough cards have been spoiled that we can take a look at it and get some initial impressions from some of the major abilities and cycles – and a few of the potential impact cards – heading our way.
Tuesday, September 23rd – I now dread spoiler season. It comes around three (or four) times per year, and all the people rejoice in the journey of discovery, joy, and confusion. What does a judge look for in spoilers? As of Eventide, I am looking out for the next Snakeform, the card that will lead to the most questions at the Prerelease and thereafter.
Monday, September 22nd – When I’d get the cards I was previewing for Wizards, I’d have mixed reactions. Some of the cards, like Twilight Shepherd, I’d go, “Oh, wow! That’s amazing! I can’t wait!†Other cards, like Hamletback Goliath, I’d get and go, “Umm…. I’m gonna have to work on this one.†So I’m going to look at the cards that Wizards has spoiled thus far, and rank them based on how enthusiastic I’d be if I’d been assigned to preview them.
Monday, September 22nd – Shards of Alara is coming, and it promises to bring a slew of powerful cards. One of the more spectacular offerings is Cruel Ultimatum… in fact, this card looks so ridiculous that Patrick Chapin believes it could change, well, everything. Today, he explains why… Warning: Contains Spoilers.
Monday, September 22nd – The Vintage metagame currently rests between two ports of monumental change. The fallout from the first – the so-called Vintage Apocalypse that saw Blue staples hit the Restricted List – is chronicled today in Stephen’s metagame rundown. Stephen also updates his TPS list and shares an exciting Keeper deck, all before the metagame reaches its second port of change: the arrival of Shards of Alara.
Monday, September 22nd – Canadian draft maestro Rich Hoaen takes us for a stroll through an 8-4 Shadowmoor / Eventide draft on Magic Online, from pick 1 to pick 45, and shares his special insights after the draft and in the forums.
Monday, September 22nd – Nick Eisel goes head-to-head with Canada’s finest drafter in his very own Drafting With Nick series! Like Rich, Nick takes us through an 8-4 Shadowmoor / Eventide Draft on Magic Online, and shares his thoughts in the article and the forums!
Monday, September 22nd – For this week’s article, I have another tried and true strategy to discuss with you. It’s one that is near and dear to many of my friends in the Magic community
Friday, September 19th – In today’s Feature Article, Manuel Bucher – Constructed Control specialist and team-mate of Patrick Chapin – takes us through the seven most important factors needed for a successful testing session. He also gives us his take on the Grand Prix: Rimini experience, and looks at three Shards of Alara cards that are particularly exciting…
Friday, September 19th – The current Standard format is preparing for a shake-up with the introduction of the highly-anticipated Shards of Alara. With an undiscovered country ahead, Adrian looks at the recent Top 8 decks from the Minnesota $5K event as preparation for the coming rotation.
Friday, September 19th – Nick Eisel goes head-to-head with Canada’s finest drafter in his very own Drafting With Nick series! Like Rich, Nick takes us through an 8-4 Shadowmoor / Eventide Draft on Magic Online, and shares his thoughts in the article and the forums! [Editor’s Note: Rich is taking another day off today… he’ll be back on Monday!]
Friday, September 19th – Hello everybody, and welcome to another edition of the Magic Show. This week we’re going to take a long, hard look at the myriad of spoilers that have been provided to us mere Magic players. This includes my own personal spoiler, Ad Nauseam. You ready to bask in what will be your new Standard environment? Let’s go!
Friday, September 19th – At this time in the year, it’s always crackling with excitement in the realm of magical spells and fantastic creatures. All the latest buzz is about the new world that will be playing host to our imaginings for the next year, with high hopes for a fun and interesting Limited environment and the people digging for spoilers to see whether this year’s offering is a stud (like Ravnica) or a dud (like Mercadian Masques).
Friday, September 19th – Is it too soon to talk about Shards of Alara? With a set this exciting, it’s hard to hold back until the release date. Join Doug for an exploration of some of the spoiled cards, sure to shake up the Legacy metagame and get Johnny minds thinking hard. Do we have an answer to the Tarmogoyf-dominant format? Also, Doug presents a tournament-tested Landstill deck with special surprise guests sharing their thoughts on the deck. Take a look at the future of Legacy…
Thursday, September 18th – Patrick “The Innovator” Chapin is safely back from Italy, and gearing up for the release of Shards of Alara. Today, he looks over some of the sweeter cards spoiled so far, and brings us the low-down on his Italian extravaganza. Patrick thinks Shards of Alara promises to be the best new set in years… do you agree?
