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Limited Lessons – Merfolk in Lorwyn

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So, you’ve scrubbed out at States and hit the side events… what now? It’s draft time! So far, We’ve touched on drafting with Elves, Goblins, and Faeries… today, Nick touches base with the nominally strongest tribe on offer in Lorwyn: Merfolk. Sure, we all know that Silvergill Douser is a first-pick bomb, and that this deck tends to play the control role. However, there are more intricate choices and decisions to be made when piloting our fishy friends. Let Nick lead the way!

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Deconstructing Constructed – Spotlight on States: Faeries and You

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This article will be broken into two parts. One will be about a U/W/R midrange deck I’ve been kicking around since Brion Stoutarm came out, and the second concerns a U/B Faeries aggro control deck that is on the short list for decks I might play at States. The first half of the article will be dedicated to the Faerie build, and the second half will be with the lesser-tested midrange Brion deck.

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Removed From Game – I’m On the Road, and You’re Invited

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Part 2 of Rich Hagon’s Magical odyssey takes him to Essen for the Invitational. Musings on multiple formats, some thoughts on some of the game’s best, and the sickest draft deck in history (possibly).

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Insert Column Name Here – Another Saturday Night And I Ain’t Got Nobody

Read The Ferrett every Monday... at StarCityGames.com!Two men, one Saturday night, four Sealed deck pools to choose from. Watch as The Ferrett explores Lorwyn Sealed in an attempt to find the good cards so you don’t have to… And to find the bad cards before you run into them!

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Feature Article – Spotlight on States: Red Aggression in Standard

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The final countdown has begun! States is mere days away, and today’s Feature Article begins a series of pieces intended to inform your final deck choice for the big day. First up, we have Dan Paskins with… yup, you’ve guessed it… the Red spells. Dan brings us four competitive decks, two revolving around pairing Red with Green (And the obligatory Tarmogoyfs), and two focusing on the tribal synergies available with the Goblins. If you’re a fan of the flame, then maybe these are the decks for you…

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Innovations – Spotlight on States: Grim Teachings

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In the second of today’s articles in the Spotlight on States series, Patrick “The Innovator” Chapin concentrates on his strengths. He’s been busy tweaking and testing his latest version of Relic Control, priming himself for States competition at the weekend. Aggressive decks tend to come out in force for this tournament… if you’re looking to run with a controlling strategy, look no further!

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Down And Dirty – Spotlight on States: My Final Article

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Continuing our Spotlight on States series, Kyle Sanchez walks us through three distinct Standard strategies, two of which are currently fighting for final favor regarding his 75-select this weekend. He also takes the opportunity to say goodbye, as this is his final Monday article for StaCityGames.com… but don’t worry, Sanchez fans, I’m sure he won’t be gone for long…

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Unlocking Legacy – Combo: The Missing Link

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Today, Chris talks about the combo season that never came, and where the Combo archetype is currently sat. He also discusses the effect this has had on Goblins and what that deck might look like post-Lorwyn.

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Still Wondering What to Play at States?

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Still unsure what to play at States? Here are a few suggestions from our StarCityGames.com Premium staff…

Spotlight on States: The Ghosts of States Past (Mono-Green and Rakdos in Standard) by Mike Flores

Spotlight on States: The Siege by Richard Feldman

Spotlight on States: Blue-Based Beatdown by Steve Sadin

Spotlight on States: Beating Down With Gaddock Teeg by Benjamin Peebles-Mundy

Spotlight on States: Stupid Green Deck by Adrian Sullivan

Spotlight on States: Red Aggression in Standard by Dan Paskins

Spotlight on States: Grim Teachings by Patrick Chapin

Blue/White Flying Control by Mike Flores

Wren and Stompy by Tim Aten

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Flores Friday – Blue/White Flying Control

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States is fast approaching, and it’s time to buckle down and choose our decks!. Today’s Flores Friday sees Mike share an U/W Control build with which he hopes to defend his crown at the end of the month. Flyers, board control, and ridiculous card drawing… what’s not to love? Is this deck the next big thing in Standard? Even if we don’t play it, we can’t afford to ignore it… so read on!

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Levelling Up – Pro Tour: Valencia

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Going into Pro Tour: Valencia, Tiago Chan had nothing more than a vague idea about his weapon of choice. After a prolonged chat with Frank Karsten, he took up his seventy-five select and attempted to bring home the big check. Sadly, things didn’t go well for Portugal’s finest… and believe me, after some of the bad beats, that’s definitely an understatement! For more tales from Tiago’s table, read on!

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The Magic Show #66 – Pro Tour: Valencia

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Hello everybody, and welcome to another edition of the Magic Show. This week we’re in Spain for Pro Tour: Valencia where I talk to a huge number of pros, show you what really happened when it flooded the entire venue, and give you behind the scenes access to the Top 8. Ready to join in the fun? Let’s go!

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Magical Hack – Tilting At Windmills

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We all know what it’s like to go on tilt. It’s just one of those things that happens sometimes, often feeling entirely beyond our control, and at its worst it can pervade how we look at and feel about the game. I’ve been on tilt for a few weeks now, and the game has really been all about minimizing the damages I do to myself outside the game (i.e. financially) because I am going to make these blunders…

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Feature Article – Valencia and Beyond

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Grand Prix winner Steve Sadin takes us through his Pro Tour: Valencia deck step by step, a deck which he believes will still; be a contender in the post-Lorwyn Extended environment. He updates his build with the new cards, and suggests some goblin-based beatdown strategies for the new Extended… Goblins with Tarmogoyf? Is no deck safe from the attentions of the two-drop green goliath?

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Feature Article – Wren and Stompy

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Mister Aten doesn’t write often, but when he does… it’s party time! Today he shares some of his more acerbic and humorous views on the Pro Tour (and PT: Valencia in particular), breaking down the runners, riders, and high finishers in his own inimitable style. He then brings us an intriguing Mono-Green Beatdown deck for States… one that doesn’t run Tarmogoyf! If you’re looking for something a little off-the-wall, then read on!

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