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5 Little Things That Are Costing You Games

One more game win can turn a near-miss into a Top 8. Ross Merriam points out five key mistakes that may be costing you games…and how to fix them.

Let’s Talk Range And How To Expand It

With paper Magic on hold worldwide, now’s a great time to expand the range of decks you can play! Ari Lax shows you how.

The Future Of Competitive Magic Is With Open Decklists

Brad Nelson shares how open-decklist events in the MPL have transformed his approach to Magic and helps you prepare for your next one!

So You Want To Be A Pro Player And Content Producer?

Want to go pro? Have the stream dream? MPL member and longtime content creator Brad Nelson shows how to give yourself the best chances!

Sullivan’s Satchel: Powerful Cards, Figure Of Destiny, And The Dead Shake

From the powerful cards he doesn’t hate to classic Magic slang, this week’s Sullivan’s Satchel might be the broadest yet!

How To Turn Losing From A Negative Into A Positive

Losing isn’t fun, but it’s necessary for growth! Ryan Saxe shares his Theros Beyond Death Limited story before diving into a draft.

Creating Healthy Goals for 2020

The wrong goals can set you back in Magic. Brad Nelson shares how to set healthy goals and what yours might look like in 2020!

Examining The Mechanics Of Theros Beyond Death For Constructed

Brad Nelson breaks down the four known mechanics of Theros Beyond Death. How will escape, devotion, constellation, and Sagas affect Standard?

There’s More To Sideboarding Than You Think

Get sideboarding secrets from one of the game’s greats! PVDDR explains how to make the most of your spare cards in Games 2 and 3.

7 Habits Of Highly Successful Sideboarding

Go beyond the sideboarding guide! Ross Merriam dives into the “why” and “how” behind sideboarding theory.

Don’t Get Stuck In Modern’s Past!

The last few months have transformed Modern’s rules of engagement. Carmen Handy shows you how to free yourself from the format’s past and build decks with an eye toward winning events like SCG Indianapolis!

How To Know What Play To Make And When

Knowing what plays to make and when is a fundamental skill that takes years to master. “The Innovator” shows you how to think about your plays and make the most of every card!

Stoneforge Mystic 101

Stoneforge Mystic is legal in Modern for the first time, and SCG Dallas is this weekend. That’s not much time to catch up! Luckily for players everywhere, Carmen Handy is here to teach Stoneforge Mystic 101!

How To Approach A Format With An Obvious Best Deck

When the best deck is obvious, what do you do? Such formats often contain ways to gain easy edges. Gerry and Bryan lay out the guidelines for when you should play the best deck or something that beats it.

Success Versus Mastery

Magic superstar Brad Nelson meditates on the fleeting hollowness of success, the lasting rewards of mastery, and how he went from chasing the first to seeking the second.