With Coldsnap entering the Constructed cardpool in a matter of days, Sean looks at a possible upgrade to the popular (and intricate) Heartbeat Combo deck. Into the North? Scrying Sheets? Does it add anything to this already-powerful deck? Read on to find out!
Historically, SCG Duel for Duals (DFD) have been dominated by Goblins and Reset High Tide (“Solidarity”), with each of those decks winning the past two DFDs. How did they do this time?
I figured a follow-up article was in order for the Atlanta House Blog. Clearly much of the excitement occurred after the blog closed, so I wanted to fill you in on that. I also wanted to impart some of the general and specific lessons I learned during the flood of gamers. Finally, I wanted to discuss my picks for the Hall of Fame.
Adam completes his daily series with a look at the Tiddy Mun, presenting some interesting views on the nature of Black in our glorious game. And before you ask… yes, we all talk like that in England…
Nick took a methodical, structured approach to Standard testing for the 2006 U.S. Nationals. His article today shares his process, step-by-step, with his thoughts behind a number of decks in the current metagame. He shares his test decks, and the list of his final weapon of choice, alongside some practical tips on preparing for large events. Invaluable advice for those working toward upcoming Constructed tournaments.
Kyle placed highly at Grand Prix: St. Louis… and this is his story. Entertaining, enlightening, and a lot of fun, this excellent report packs strategy and good times in equal measure. The Pro Tour Qualifiers for PT: Kobe are still in full swing… Kyle’s insight into Coldsnap Draft may make the difference between a Top 8 pin and a Blue Envelope.
Rich shares his Drafting technique in today’s installment of “Drafting With Rich!” As usual, he runs through a complete RGD draft from pick one to pick forty-five, and adds a brief commentary on his performance and final build. If you’d like some more detailed deconstruction, come visit the forums!
Last week’s article made me realize something important. Some players don’t understand that there is a casual metagame. If you sit down to play some random casual players, there are some things you can expect to see on a regular basis.
I don’t see any reason to rehash Centaurs, Assassins, Imps, or Skeletons. I also don’t see the need to try Thrulls after Flawed Paradigm gave it such a valiant effort in the Forums a few weeks ago. I’m left with half of the Tribes of Five list: Avatars, Kirin, Lizard, Lord, and Nephilim. Which to choose for a deck this week?
Adam continues his examination of the folklore found in Magic: the Gathering. Today, a look at the role of White…
As the creator of Battle Royale, I suppose it’s time I put my money where my mouth is… Thing is, I’ve very little money, and my mouth is usually crammed with food. Ah well, at least I can put up a struggle when pressed. Talen Lee, bring it on!
The invincible Talen Lee takes on a fresh challenger… without a Skeletal Vampire in sight! How can this be? Is he ill? Read on to find out…
Ben, the recent second-place finisher in the 2006 U.S. Nationals, takes us through the design of his successful U/R Tron deck. With strong matchups across the board, these Blue/Red mana-mad decks are proving to be a powerful force in the metagame. Ben, in his first article, shares the card choices and sideboard strategies that almost propelled him to the top!
With the recent changes to Time Vault, Stephen feels that Meandeck Gifts – his most treasured creation – is once again viable in Magic’s most powerful format. Today’s article is a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of certain cards and matchups. Looking for an edge in your local Vintage metagame? Look no further!
Blisterguy returns semi-triumphantly from his National Championship… back-to-back top 8 performances in consecutive years is not to be sniffed at. He shares the fun of the competition, plus his usual breakdown of the Magic Online Metagame and trade rooms.
