Examining Red Deck Wins (and Wins and Wins) for Standard
Really, I think the title says it all. Except for the fact that, if you didn’t already know, this deck really does win and win and win…
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The Guildpact Prerelease: Are You Ready?
This weekend, Guildpact boosters will be opened in the hands of multicolor lovers at Prereleases across the globe. As a bonus to our Premium members, Terry has have a tip or two for players that are looking to gain an advantage at their Prerelease tournament.
The Prerelease Survival Guide, Guildpact Edition
In his now-traditional prerelease article, blisterguy aims to harden us against the dangers of going into a battle unprepared.
Magical Hack: I’m Not On-Tilt, I’m Off-Guild
Sean explores the pros and cons of drafting outside the current Guild archetypes, focusing on Blue/Red and Green/Red. With insight on the impact of Guildpact, this is essential reading for those wanting a head-start in the current Pro Tour Qualifier season.
SCG Daily – One on One with Sir Cecil
Peter continues his series of interviews with the Great and Good of Magic history.
Out With The Old, In With The New
We live in exciting times. Everything is shiny and new. A brand new year, drowning everyone in anticipation, until we realise that every year is the same old nonsense. MagictheGathering.com has a new editor and, in unrelated news, so does some other Magic here site here somewhere…
Mixed kNuts: Wanted – Limited Manabase Technician. Inquire Inside.
You are probably wondering at this point, “Why should I read Knutson’s drivel?” I’ll tell you why… Two Sealed Deck card pools, two Top 8s, The Guest Spot featuring one Anton Jonsson, and my Top 25 Songs list of 2005. Think of it as an extra value meal for your brain.
Drafting Five-Color-Green
Chad takes us on a journey through the mind of a Five-Color-Green drafter, theorizing about the archetype both with and without Guildpact. If that’s not enough, he even sings for us.
SCG Daily – One on One with the Goblins
Goblins are fantastic. Goblins are brilliant. Goblins are wonderful. In fact, paint me red and call me Paskins – goblins are the best creatures in Magic. Today, we have a goblin-fest of epic proportions…
What About Bob? Dark Confidant in Vintage
When Dark Confidant first appeared, he made quite an impression on every Magic player that saw him. Time passed, and he slotted into a variety of decks and formats without being uber-impressive. However, has he a place in Magic’s most open (and degenerate) format? Michael vows to find out…
From Right Field: Getting Smacked Down
When I accepted this editorial gig, they never told me I’d face articles like this… Chris Romeo at his best, or worst. Love it or hate it, this is one article you’ll definitely remember…
The Many Faces of Dimir, Part Two
Julien concludes his in-depth examination of the Dimir guild with a flourish. Deck make-up, comparative strengths and weaknesses, and strategies to help us pull back the reins when a draft begins to go bad. Invaluable advice from one of the game’s best.
Anton Jonsson on… Standard?
I saw a peanut stand, I heard a rubber band, I saw a needle that winked its eye… but I think I’ll have seen everything when I see Anton Jonsson write about Standard Magic. Unmissable.
SCG Daily – One on One with Academy Rector
Today, the wise and wonderful Academy Rector takes to the red carpet – sorry, the Red Zone – and tells us a little about his life.
The Many Faces of Dimir, Part One
Julien takes us through the ins-and-outs of drafting the Dimir strategy in its many incarnations. Card evaluation, tips and tricks, pitfalls and problems discussed, by one of the hottest talents in the game today. Everything the Blue/Black mage needs for victory. Need I say more?