Ben takes us through a number of Izzet combo builds, each praying for the third turn, infinite damage Combo Kill. He also brings us a few more Guilpact-inspired decks, and waxes lyrical on his technique for leveling our collective playing field.
I’ve already told you who the cool kids are, the ones who (despite their Slipknot shirts and/or greasy hair) deserve to sit with you at the lunch table. Now I’ll let you know about those three or four members of your crew that, though they linger around and try to convince you that they’re cool, really ought to be chilling with the fat kids and science nerds over across the other side of the cafeteria.
Julien continues his exploration of the Guilpact cards for Limited play. After dallying with the Gruul, and pontificating over the Orzhov, our Magic prodigy spouts forth on the trickery of the Izzet guild. Tips and tricks for the Blue/Red wizard, a mere mouse-click away.
The best player in England, one Mr Sam Gomersall, recently triumphed over all comers at Grand Prix: Hasselt. Today, we present his report, packed with tips and tricks from this acknowledged Limited maestro.
Talen (and special guest) take an in-depth and humorous look at Guildpact. You won’t regret reading this one…
On Savage Twister:
That is not a ‘savage’ twister. That isn’t even a bad-mannered bloody twister. That there is the My Little Pony of twisters. I mean, sure, if you can handle your opponent thinking you keep your playset in special rainbow-colored sleeves, give them little gifts and grooming sessions, and refer to them as “Majesty” and “Seaspray”…
Julien continues his series examining the Limited potential of the all-new Guildpact set. After yesterday’s Black and White Orzhov offerings, Julien whips out a ladle to stir up a bucket of Gruul. The Red and Green cards of Guildpact, laid bare.
Teddy Card Game returns with the first of what promises to be an informative and entertaining series. With the help of some established Pros – Mike Turian, Anton Jonsson, and winner of the recent Grand Prix: Richmond, Rich Hoaen – Ted examines a number of tricky game situations in search of the optimal play. All this plus your usual dollop of Knutson whimsy, in which Ted finally develops a decent taste in music.
Two weeks ago, as part of my mailbag piece, I threw out a Standard Goblin decklist with which I’d been having loads of fun in the Casual Decks room on Magic: The Gathering Online. By loads of fun, I mean winning more than losing and doing it with a really cheap deck. Today, I revisit this archetype, and crank out some surprisingly solid results.
Zac examines some of the sleeper cards of Ravnica/Guildpact Sealed Deck construction, with particular reference to cards that have increased in value now the middle set of Ravnica Block has entered the ring spoiling for a fight.
Dave shows us the monkey with his take on a Standard Red/Green beatdown machine. He makes some interesting choices, and a few surprising omissions. Do you agree with his build? The forums are waiting…
Last week, we rounded out our Constructed review of the Guildpact cards, penned by our Resident Genius Mike Flores. This week, Limited magic gets a chance to shine. Julien takes the helm, giving an in-depth review of Guildpact for Limited play. Today? The Black and White barnstormers of the Orzhov Guild.
Raphael takes us through the thought processes and Draft pick orders of a typical “Drake Draft,” concentrating on both triple-Ravnica and Ravnica-Ravnica-Guildpact Limited iterations. Everything you’ll ever need to know about a fresh and powerful archetype.
Veteran traveler and Asiaphile Eli Kaplan examines the weighty issue of 240 card decks in Standard at length, and explains his picks for the Invitational.
Seeing as how it is the height of fashion to offer up one’s two cents on the rather sensitive issue of Wizards and lawsuits, and I am known for my militant, temperamental insensitiveness to all forms of public opinion, how could I shut my mouth?
This week, Wizards of the Coast are holding their Resident Genius voting ballot for the 2006 Magic Invitational tournament. On the shortlist: one Mike Flores.
