Evan shares some of his preliminary thoughts on the Coldsnap Draft format, bringing some fresh ideas and unusual theories to the table. Travelling to St Louis or Malmo? Maybe Evan has the tips and tricks for you…
Andy “Brass Man” Probasco rounds out his excellent series of daily articles with a look at his SCG Power 9 Charlotte Top 8 deck. It worked for him… could it work for you?
Mr Knutson is AWOL this week, but he leaves his case in the able hands of Pugg Fuggly. The Mighty Pugg has much to say, and you’d be hard-pressed to ignore his claims. So, who will YOU vote for?
Jeff continues his examination of the Coldsnap cards with an in-depth look at the Black and Gold creations. Is Garza’s Assassin the new Kill Spell of choice? Is Grim Harvest a playable addition to the oft-forgotten Gifts archetype? Is Zur the Enchanter a card that Ghost Dad needs? Read on to find out!
Pat brings us an interesting take on the ever-popular Blue/White Control archetype. He throws it against all the major players in the Standard metagame, and has some surprisingly healthy results. Plus, for all of you naysayers out there who still refuse to see the power of the Ravnica bouncelands in Constructed Magic, Pat attempts to end this argument once and for all…
Yesterday saw the Black cards take a pounding… today, it’s Red’s turn under the spotlight. It seems that the color of fire packs the removal suite of choice… but do the anaemic creatures bolster a burn-happy strategy and lead to success? Julien shares his views on the Coldsnap color of chaos…
Sadly for Ben, he was unable to channel the spirit of Dan Paskins, and his Mono-Red Burn deck faltered at the fifth. Just where did it all go wrong? Has Mr Paskins been lying to us all these years? Is Red actually rubbish? Ben reveals each victory and failure with his usual humorous flair…
Talen Lee won. Yeah, you read that right… Talen Lee won. In this classic battle of David and Goliath, plucky David was the victor! So, just how did Casual Mage Talen Lee bring down his formidable foe, Pro Tour Ben Goodman? And will the forums be able to cope with the fallout? The answers, as always, lie within…
Back on the mean streets of Ravnica, we continue Rich Hoaen’s excellent step-by-step drafting series. As usual, Rich shares each and every pick from an RGD draft, from one to forty-five, then gives us a brief overview of his deck and final performance. For a more detailed deconstruction, visit the forums! Rich will be back early next week with a detailed overview analysis article examining the results from the first fifteen drafts in the series… be sure to tune in!
As last week’s article stated, this week I am going to be taking a look at several decks built around Coldsnap cards. Some of these decks are pretty basic, and some are more interesting…
I want to avoid a set review, but the current hot topic in Vintage may have supplied me with a workaround, and a shot at Magic Writer history. Yes, that’s right, you’re about to read the world’s first ever errata review.
I’m throwing a curve ball at you today. I had expected to provide another in-depth discussion of a smaller tribe on my way to a new deck. Instead, I got excited to give a Tribal-focused look at Coldsnap. Surprise!
Jeff continues his examination of the Coldsnap cards with an in-depth look at the Green and Land offerings. Is Ohran Viper the new Ophidian? Is Sheltering Ancient a mirror-breaking creature? Is Allosaurus Rider a possible Constructed sleeper hit? Read on to find out!
After waxing lyrical on the Blue cards from Coldsnap, Julien turns his attention to the Black selection. He reveals his current favorite triple-Coldsnap draft strategy, and presents a handy table that uncovers the math behind the ripple mechanic. Wanna know the probability of hitting your ripple spells at any time in the game? Look no further…
In his last weekly article before his month-long vacation, Jeroen tackles a number of reader-posed questions on Magic, the Pro Tour, and life in general. Today sees him share some tips on eliminating mistakes, alongside a discussion on color preference in RGD Draft. When facing a first pack jammed with solid cards, is it better to grab the card you enjoy the most?
