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Insider Trading – The Current Economic State of Magic Online

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Wednesday, August 27th – Magic Online is one of the most important aspects of the Magic Brand. Wizards of the Coast stands to make great profits off of this program. The current Magic Online economy is on a downward spiral – not for the game itself, but for the value of cards in-game. In today’s edition of Insider Trading, Ben talks about why now is a good time to build up your Magic Online collection, and the potential ramifications of the current downturn in Magic Online card pricing.

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Feature Article – More Five-Color Control in Block Constructed

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Tuesday, August 26th – Five-Color Control for Lorwyn / Shadowmoor Block Constructed has taken many forms over the course of the season. Gerry Thompson, winner of Grand Prix: Denver, believes that the strategy is the best for anyone serious about taking home a Blue Envelope this coming weekend. He presents the latest version of his Grand Prix winning deck, with detailed sideboarding plans and matchup strategies!

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Limited Lessons – Mono-Blue in Shadowmoor / Eventide Draft

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Tuesday, August 26th – According to those in the know, drafting mono-color decks is quite the cat’s whiskers in Shadowmoor / Eventide draft. While the whole world knows about the power of Mono-Red, and Mono-Black has always been a favorite, it seems that Mono-Blue Aggro is a strong contender. Nick takes us through the finer points of the strategy…

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Drafting With Rich – Shadowmoor / Eventide #2

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Tuesday, August 26th – That’s right, folks… Rich is back! For those not familiar with the format, Canadian draft maestro Rich Hoaen takes us for a stroll through an 8-4 draft on Magic Online, from pick 1 to pick 45, and shares his special insights after the draft and in the forums. Welcome back, Rich… we’ve missed you!

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Deconstructing Constructed – Super Kithkin and The New Kids on the Block

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Tuesday, August 26th – This weekend I rocked my last PTQ in NorCal, and other than a very long and boring drive up and the worst freeway on-ramp I’ve seen in a long time (more on that later), the PTQ was a pleasant experience. I have all the Top 8 lists, and some of them are doozies, including Mono-Green Elves, a Furystoke Giant deck, and a Merfolk Toast hybrid.

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The Riki Rules – It’s Not Easy Being a Green Head Judge

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Tuesday, August 26th – Calling the draft at Nats was one of the most exhilarating experiences of my judging career. By all accounts, from players and judges alike, I did well. I got through my lines without making any flubs and my voice never made any awkward cracks.

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Removed From Game – Watercooler

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Tuesday, August 26th – At virtual watercoolers around the world, the fat is being chewed and the numbers crunched over the current crop of contenders for entry into the Hall of Fame. Fresh back from Denmark, Rich ‘Copen’ Hagon takes you inside the numbers of the big contenders, argues for the stats he thinks are really significant, and offers his ha’porth on Olivier Ruel. And reminds you that thirteen of the worst puns ever await you on the audio coverage from the weekend.

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Innovations – Winning The Game, or EV Isn’t Everything

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Monday, August 25th – A chance to win the game… that’s why we play, right? We’re constantly looking for the tech, tips, and tactics that’ll give us the edge in our tournament play. However, what are the factors of relevance in our actual victory? Patrick investigates the value of resources inherent in the system…

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So Many Insane Plays – Playing The Perfect Storm

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Monday, August 25th – Last week, Stephen brought us the first part of a Vintage Perfect Storm primer. Today, he continues that fine work with a continued look at available tutors, important mana considerations, and the merits of playing a second Tendrils of Agony…

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The Main Phase – Four Ways to Make Magic Better

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Monday, August 25th – Dear Wizards of the Coast… I have been playing with Magic cards since I was ten years old. I’ve had a great time. You have created a hobby that brings people together. But I have a few suggestions…

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Unlocking Legacy – Blue Hybridization

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Monday, August 25th – Legacy is adapting to popular cards like Counterbalance, and hybridization is becoming much more common. Christopher Coppola investigates the proliferation of Standstill and why this may be occurring.

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Drafting With Rich – Shadowmoor / Eventide #1

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Monday, August 25th – That’s right, folks… Rich is back! For those not familiar with the format, Canadian draft maestro Rich Hoaen takes us for a stroll through an 8-4 draft on Magic Online, from pick 1 to pick 45, and shares his special insights after the draft and in the forums. Welcome back, Rich… we’ve missed you!

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Flores Friday – A Wealth of Information

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Friday, August 22nd – The study of Economics, and how it relates to Magic, is something that’s been touched upon in countless articles down the years. Today’s Flores Friday sees Mike in inspired form, looking at the value inherent in certain strategies, and investigating the very nature of the battles we should be looking to fight, above the battles we are actually fighting.

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Sullivan Library – Solving the Current Standard

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Friday, August 22nd – Standard is constantly evolving, with a plethora of diverse decks occupying the top slots across a number of high-profile events. Faeries, Red, Swans, Elves… as always, the question is What To Play. Adrian answers some of the questions posed by the format, talks more on his Hall of Fame selection process, and presents a new take on Kithkin in Block Constructed!

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The Magic Show #110 – Chapin & Me (Part 1)

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Friday, August 22nd – This week I was graced by the presence of the one and only Patrick Chapin Inside we’ll talk about anything and everything, including (but not limited to) the Invitational, Kenji Tsumura, Vintage, Strategic Planning, Runed Halo and Demigod of Revenge, Prerelease changes, Gleemax (and what might’ve been), how Affinity got me back into Magic, the lack of draws on Magic Online, and more. Let’s go!

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