Playing For Perfection
One of the things great players do is create goals they’re accountable for. So how did Ari Lax do in his 2015 self-evaluation? Read about the holes in his game and how he plans to patch them up!
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Having A Robust Sideboard Plan
If you think one or two hateful sideboard cards are going to bail you out of a matchup when you get into trouble, you’re going to lose a lot of Magic. Adrian explains the difference between having a sideboard and having a sideboard plan!
What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do
Ever been unsure of your deck the night before a tournament? Ever been confused which sideboard choice is actually correct? Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax has been there just like the rest of us, and here, he gives his advice.
Waging The Information War
One of the big things that separates great players from good ones is the ability to deduce information about the game. Ross Merriam explains how to go from good to great by understanding what matters and what doesn’t in the information war that is a game of Magic!
Reading This Article is +EV
GerryT breaks down the merits of his #SCGDEN weekend! With all the talk of good and bad value, where does such a weekend rank? What kind of value do you expect from #SCGINVI this weekend?
Is “Good Enough” Good Enough?
In following and playing Magic, we’re constantly seeing others succeed and fail. The pressure and expectations we put on ourselves and others is always there, but is it fair? Anthony Lowry ponders the importance of personal preference when it comes to competitive Magic.
Staying Ahead Of The Curve
If you aren’t sure what you’re looking for, it can be easy to dismiss results as pedestrian. But Mark Nestico knows that the devil is in the details. Read about how he uses a critical eye to metagame! Follow his advice in your quest to conquer #SCGDEN!
Range
GerryT explains why you voluntarily give game wins away, what it means to look at the world and Magic as it is and not as you see it, and a number of other tips and traps that no aspiring player should be unaware of!
Fixing Bad Habits
Nobody gets to two Pro Tour finals by accident. Shaun McLaren knows that improving your game is about repairing bad habits and adjusting your attitude. Here, he shares his wisdom on the fundamental realities of getting better at Magic..
Being In Control
Brad Nelson found a lot of success recently as well as early on in his career, but between those points, there was a big slump. What changed? Brad reveals the nature of his resurgence and the big rules he has for deckbuilding entering #SCGKC!
Winds Of Change
Two-time Invitational Champion Tom Ross has been contemplating the massive rule changes to Magic over the years, most of them for the better. What other rule changes could we see to the game within our lifetime?
Time After Time
Fetchlands and Sensei’s Divining Top have created a lot of controversy as current games of tournament Magic increase in their likelihood of going to the end of round time. How big of a problem is this? What can we do about it? How do you prevent yourself from racking up draws?
Abzan Aggro? Really?
Ross Merriam was too quick to dismiss Abzan over the last month, and the return of the Rhino has hit him hard! See what he’s learned about metagaming in this in-depth Standard analysis piece!
The Crossroads
Adrian Sullivan reflects on two very important games that have affected the way he views Magic. By reviewing one of the most important pieces of Magic ever written, Adrian develops his game even further than before, and he’s here to pass the knowledge to you.
Expanding My Horizons In Indianapolis
Ross Merriam made the conscious effort to play decks outside his comfort zone last weekend! How did he do? What did he learn? What can you learn from his experience that will assist you in your #SCGPHILLY effort?