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How To Get Ready For The Coming Onslaught, Parts 3 and 4

I wish Aphetto Vulture cost one less. But it doesn’t. So, I’ll have to live with it? Will this be one of the secondary themes for this block:”Good but too costly”? I hope not.

How Wizards Goofed Up In Odyssey – And My Tribal Cleric Deck


  • Werebear is not an Elf

  • Phantom Centaur is not a Beast

  • Mystic Crusader is not a soldier

  • Cephalid Looter is not a wizard

  • There are few Zombies

The Casual Report #10: “Come And Play Some Multiplayer With Me”

Bruce Richard invites you into his basement, taking there VIA THE MAGIC OF FIRST-PERSON CONVERSATION, to see exactly what his little group is up to. Who does Bruce think is an utter B@stard?

The Daily Shot: Captionville, USA

One of the most overlooked aspects of the Sideboard coverage for any given event is the”Photo Coverage”. In an effort to draw greater attention to the fine work of the Sideboard team, I figured I’d better put new captions on these things.

The Daily Shot: Giant Idiots Ruin Columns

Playing Onslaught sealed is like dialing a phone, while drunk, with heavy gloves on. Big, exaggerated motions that mash multiple buttons at once, with random results. Who can mash harder?

Yawgmoth’s Whimsy #47: On Drafting Onslaught

A lot of Onslaught drafts are going to see a lot of creatures, and not a lot of removal. That means that when drafting Onslaught, people will hate draft all the bombs and good cards in any color.

In Defense Of R&D And Onslaught

Don’t you just love the guys who speak for”us?” Doesn’t it make you feel snug and secure at night knowing that you don’t need to express your opinion – heck, you don’t even really need to think – when there’s people out there who speak for Most of Us. And apparently, we all think Onslaught sucks. Or do we?

Multiplayer Is An Art, Part 17: Don’t Read This While Working, At The Peril Of Angry Bosses

Okay, so you can make a Sacred Mesa work with Beasts thanks to an Artificial Evolution. You knew that, right? However, the infinite loop with Words of Wilding and Carnival of Souls, plus a Ravenous Baloth, is probably something you missed. And then there’s the fifteen-card infinite combo that really requires some work, but thankfully needs only two cards to set it off….

CASUAL FRIDAYS #139: Mistakes Were Made

When Theo actually managed to get a Mirari down (round 8, well after my deck should have produced one), I was pretty sure we were finished. But lo! Hope springs eternal. I drew Capsize… And that’s where The Mistake came in.

Knock, Knock – Who’s There?: The Morph Creatures That Will Define Your Prerelease

Yesterday, I discussed combat tricks; today, I’ll discuss the ULTIMATE combat trick in Onslaught Limited – Morph. In fact, I’ll even give you a chart that shows you what creatures that vanilla 2/2 could morph into, based on the mana your opponent has open!

Onslaught On Your Wallet: The Top Cards To Trade For At The Prerelease

One of the best ways to pad your wallet is by being smart in the beginning. I have often given dealers advice on what to trade and buy when a new set comes out – and now I bestow some of this knowledge to you!

The Daily ‘Slaught – Ending On A High Note… WAY High

Not a second too soon, a new piece of Onslaught preview art has become available – and it is outstanding! I feel like a little kid on Christmas morning, having just opened up a gift, and realizing that it was just what I wanted.

The Road To States 2002: Part The First

Lo and behold! States, the favorite tournament of scrubby Pro Tour wannabes such as yours truly, is coming up shortly. And it’s never too late (or too early) to start thinking about what deck I’m going to play this year. May I present two decks for your pleasure?

You CAN Play Type I #59: The Control Player’s Bible, Part XXVII – Sleazy Sleazy “The Deck” Sideboarding Vs. Aggro

At this point, you might expect me to burst your bubble and tell you why the KrOathan sideboarding plan is all hype and why it stinks. I won’t. Simply put, it’s one of the strongest transformational sideboard strategies seen in years.

The Casual Player’s Guide to Surviving the Onslaught Prerelease

Your last-minute strategy guide for tomorrow’s Big Fun Day. Don’t know what you’re doing? Let The Ferrett walk you through how to build a deck, what sorts of spells to look for, and his initial impressions on the Onslaught environment!