Morningtide is here, and the new cards are kicking up a stink in Constructed formats across the world. While everyone tries to shoehorn the latest chase rares into their Standard decks, there’s a little uncommon Artifact that can perhaps resurrect a long forgotten archetype. The card? Obsidian Battle-Axe. The archetype? Fires…
With one pack of Morningtide replacing the third pack of Lorwyn, all of the tribal archetypes take a hit. Some tribes get a boost, while some get a kick in the teeth. Today’s Limited Lessons sees Nick Eisel break down both the Faerie and Merfolk tribes, looking for that elusive edge in LLM draft.
Tiago Chan, Portugal’s Magic dynamo, takes us by the hand and leads us through the choppy waters of a triple-Lorwyn draft on Magic Online. He shares each and every pick, from one to forty-five, and supplies expert commentary on the draft and the games. For more detailed information, visit the forums!
Earwig Squad is my home boy. My bro. He and I play GameCube on a regular basis after he sprays me with like a can and a half of Axe. I think this is the most underrated card in the set. He’s got Negator stats, basically, and can come down as early as the second turn in most Goblin builds. Once that happens you get a ton of information and automatic strategic superiority, or at least the opportunity to dictate how the game is played on your terms.
With only ten days to go until the unveiling of the first Pro Tour of a new season, it’s time to dust off the archives, trawl through the stats, and then make outrageously unfounded statements about the likely winners and losers. At least, that’s how Rich Hagon does it. Travel around the globe from Austria to Japan, via Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Britain, Germany, Greece, and Israel. Don’t forget your frequent flyer cards!
I missed out on the Morningtide Prerelease because, well, I had to go to a convention. At this convention, I got to talk to many beautiful women, many of whom gave me backrubs. So I refuse to feel bad about it. That said, I did get down to the release party this… And while I’m a little late to the party, here’s my initial take on Morningtide!
Having successfully decimated Extended once before, the mighty JFR is on the prowl for a second superstar creation. Today, he talks us through the genesis of his Big Mana Rock deck, in his usual inimitable style. Strap yourself in, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride…
On Friday, Mike brought us his take on Morningtide for Standard play. Today it’s the turn of Patrick “The Innovator” Chapin. Patrick runs through some of the more interesting cards in the set, and tells us where he agrees – and, more importantly, disagrees – with Mike’s assessment.
Tiago Chan, Portugal’s Magic dynamo, takes us by the hand and leads us through the choppy waters of a triple-Lorwyn draft on Magic Online. He shares each and every pick, from one to forty-five, and supplies expert commentary on the draft and the games. For more detailed information, visit the forums!
Watch over Tom’s shoulder as he takes an in-depth video look into the Counterbalance mirror in Extended, discussing common tricks, traps, and situations through the lens of one recorded game on Magic Online. He also talks about how to best use mirror-directed sideboard cards.
Learn new strategies and SAT words this week as Doug covers a mixture of topics in the format, ranging from the paucity of Legacy events to the effect of Morningtide on the Eternal scene. Do Earwig Squad and Bitterblossom have a place in Legacy? Will Maralen of the Mornsong be welcomed into Magic’s greatest format? Also, find out what Extended deck could be the next hot thing in Legacy and check out a Morningtide-ready Landstill list!
Today’s Flores Friday is the first installment of our “Two-Headed†Morningtide Standard review. Mike, in collaboration with the Innovator, shares his thoughts on the new cards for Standard play. Sure, everyone wants four Mutavaults, and Countryside Crusher is making a splash… but what other cards should we be picking up while they’re cheap? Tune in on Monday for Patrick Chapin’s conclusion!
Last week, Portugal’s Tiago Chan walked us through some Sealed Deck with Morningtide action from a local tournament. The forum folk enjoyed his fresh approach, and thus Tiago decided to do it all over again today! He brings us a full Sealed pool, separated by color, and breaks down the options presented. It’s a tough one today, and when the dust settles even Tiago is unsure he made the right choices. Can you solve this tricky puzzle?
Tiago Chan, Portugal’s Magic dynamo, takes us by the hand and leads us through the choppy waters of a triple-Lorwyn draft on Magic Online. He shares each and every pick, from one to forty-five, and supplies expert commentary on the draft and the games. For more detailed information, visit the forums!
Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of the Magic Show. This week we’re going to be taking a long, hard look at the Organized Play programs of Magic. The Pro Tour, Grand Prix, the Pro lifestyle, what it means to live off Magic, and if Wizards of the Coasts recent changes could mean big challenges coming to the Pro Tour in the near future. Please be aware that the following views are my views alone, and not necessarily the views of StarCityGames.com.
