Magic Online Musings: This Week on MTGO #7
The divine blisterguy dives deep into the Magic Online metagame, drinking Top 8 data by the gallon. He shares his trading price-list, and offers a few handy tips on RRG Draft…
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Building Black/White Control for Honolulu *43rd*
Chris discusses the Black/White Control deck that he piloted to a 43rd place finish at Pro Tour: Honolulu.
Back to Business
Jamie is back! After a short break from writing (for personal reasons), Mr Wakefield returns to the fold with an entertaining article on life, Magic, and failed scientific endeavor. This article, both introspective and hilarious, continues Jamie’s chronicle of Magic Online play. It’s great to have you back, sir… long may it continue.
2HG Champs: Measure Your Words
As a bonus installment for our Premium members, JFR tells of his aborted attempt to take his 2HG Champs Tournament by storm with Berto by his side. While it may not contain top tech or play tips, the information in this article is something that no one should be without. Just don’t forget your glasses…
SCG Daily — Week of Lists, Part 3
Mark continues his entertaining series with a look at the most important cards for Team Standard. Excellent information for those planning a trip to GP Madison this weekend…
Monster Mash: Dredging Up Aggro In Vintage
Hot off his back-to-back T8 finishes at last weekend’s double SCG P9 Richmond, Stephen returns to discuss the Dredge deck that he, Randy Beuhler, and the rest of Team Meandeck, piloted in the 148-player Saturday event. If you thought Friggorid was busted in Extended, you haven’t seen anything yet!
From Right Field: Preconstructed Deconstruction — Gruul Wilding, Part II
Chris continues his experiments with the Gruul Wilding preconstructed deck. Can he succeed in making a budget version of a Pro Tour winning creation? The cards are strong… but is the final build?
SCG Daily — Week of Lists, Part 2
Mark continues his week long series of Magic-related Top 10 lists with a look at the interaction between comic heroes and Magic personalities. Ever wondered which superhero Tim Aten most resembles? The answers are inside!
Food For Thought: Post-Hawaii White Weenie
I want a deck that can beat Gruul and Zoo by answering their threats, but that can also beat other decks in a proactive way by providing threats. Additionally, I want at least a small amount of disruption.
I think White Weenie has these elements.
The Black Perspective: PT Honolulu Report *5th*
Joe Black stormed to a Hawaiian Sunday slot, courtesy of a fine U/R Izzetron deck tweaked by Mike Flores. Would you like detailed matchup data and analysis? Have you ever wondered what it’s like to test with Mike? Or are you simply here for the jokes? Read on for a comprehensive and entertaining report, from one of the funniest Pro Players on the tour.
The Invitational Vote: Fan Favorite!
The voting continues for the upcoming Magic Invitational 2006. This week, it’s the turn of the Fan Favorite. The candidate list is long — the top two gain a spot on the final roster.
The Weekly Guild Build: The Death Of Hope
This week, The Ferrett gets a deck where he builds it wrong. But is that his fault? Not only do you get an analysis of the deck, but an analysis of what makes a player lose… All in addition to the usual plugs, and a request for a feedback on an upcoming article series!
Drafting R/G Gruul
In Ravnica/Guildpact Draft, common wisdom leads people down a three-color road. Coupling two or more Guilds – one or more from Ravnica, and another from Guildpact – seems to hold quite the value. Julien, however, believes that forcing a straight two-color combination from the outset can bear delicious fruit. He shares his ideas in this detailed analysis of an exciting Draft strategy.
Almost All The Way – A PT Honolulu Report *T4*
Tiago took the classic metagame gamble: he knew the Owling Mine deck had disastrous percentages against the Aggro archetypes. It didn’t stop him, of course… he rode those Owls straight into the Top 8. His story is just one click away… with matchup analysis, sideboarding plans, and a little help on Team Constructed.
Food For Thought: U/R Ninjas
“Single Blue Ninja seeks aggressive, no-nonsense partner, not afraid of challenges, obstacles, or getting their clothes dirty. Economy is prized, and heading home so that I can swing is always appreciated. Reciprocal swinging is encouraged. Contact attached.”