With a nod to Mark Young’s entertaining SCG Daily series, Mike compiles his list of the Top 20 Underplayed Cards in Standard. There are some surprises here… Meloku? How can the Clouded Mirror of Victory be deemed “underplayed?” Each card is examined for strengths and weaknesses, throwing up some interesting ideas for the coming Team Constructed season…
Today, we are pleased to welcome Craig “Prof” Jones to our expanding team of Feature Writers… and what a tale he brings! Pro Tour Honolulu saw perhaps the greatest topdeck in Magic history, and Craig was the lucky benefactor. Read his entertaining take on the proceedings, plus tips and tricks on his powerful Zoo build, only at StarCityGames.com!
Mark rounds out his Week of Lists with his Top 10 Magic articles of all time. Essential reading for anyone with a love of the game.
The standard beats package should be – according to Heezy Street – Kird Ape and Scab-Clan Mauler, with Giant Solifuge and Scorched Rusalka somewhere in the midst. No doubt those guys are fantastic – good enough to run over Owling Mine like it wasn’t even there, and good enough to win Forty Grand – but good enough today?
In this week’s edition of Magical Hack, Sean takes a look at Team Constructed. By concentrating on the all-important dual lands, he shares his thoughts and insights on the team dynamic and presents some exciting ideas on how to get the most from the format.
Still wondering what to play at Grand Prix Madison? This article examines the bare bones of the Team Constructed format, and includes a whopping twenty – yes, twenty – viable decklists for the Team Constructed metagame. With sideboarding hints and deck-pairing strategies, a fascinating overview of the coming season’s PTQ format is only a click away…
Today, Ben Goodman (a.k.a. Ridiculous Hat) spins his tale of Pro Tour Honolulu. With detailed match description and full sideboarding analysis, plus insight and humor on the Pro Tour itself, Ben’s report is perfect for those running B/W at this weekend’s Grand Prix Madison. Love it or hate it, Ghost Dad will be haunting the metagame for many months to come…
In the second installment of this excellent series, Josh examines two fresh scenarios involving Gifts and Uba Stax decks. Armed with the collective insights of a variety of top Vintage players, the correct play is dissected and discussed. This time, however, there is dissension in the ranks… do you agree with the decisions?
Abe cracks open his Underused Cards file, and cooks up a tasty broth of decks that utilize some of the unsung heroes of Magic… Those fringe cards that clutter up your trade binder? Dig them out. It’s time to play.
Earlier this week, Mark brought us a list of Magical superheroes. He paired the great and the good of the Magic community with their comic-book alter-egos.
Today, it’s the turn of the villains….
In the second installment of his new column, BDM discusses the roles we assign our cards. Should we trade that Guildmage for a lowly Sell-Sword Brute? With examinations of real match decisions, this thoughtful article will definitely improve your logic in the Limited game.
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…
Chris discusses the Black/White Control deck that he piloted to a 43rd place finish at Pro Tour: Honolulu.
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.
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…
