TagFundamentals

Threat Value

Carsten Kotter explains what threat value is, how to use it, and how to counteract it, especially in the Legacy format. Take a look and leave some feedback.

How To Learn To Love The Fun-Of One-Of

Hot off of a second-place finish this weekend at the Milwaukee Standard Open, Adrian analyzes the game theory behind selecting singletons for your deck and the rational deckbuilding decisions that come with late-game inevitability.

Good At Winning, Good At Magic

What are the things that happen behind the scenes that lead to wins? Seven-time Grand Prix Top 8 competitor Ari Lax talks about having a plan you can execute, mulligans, and more!

In The Proper Context

Join Grand Prix Boston-Worcester winner Brian DeMars as he expands upon the importance of context throughout the game of Magic: The Gathering.

Mental Deck Deconstruction

Carsten provides a model for how to approach unusual decklists correctly, which is an important skill for events like SCG Legacy Open: Dallas this weekend.

Win Before You Begin

Pro Tour Born of the Gods winner Shaun McLaren focuses on the improvements you can make to your mindset that will translate to more winning in future tournaments.

Sage Advice

In today’s article, Brian passes along some of the best advice that he has gotten over the years in regard to becoming a better Magic player.

The Control Mindset

Pro Tour Born of the Gods winner Shaun McLaren goes over what makes a successful control deck and provides some insight on why he thinks control decks rock. Check it out!

Next Level Deckbuilding Seminar In Richmond

Take a look at the Next Level Deckbuilding Seminar presented by Patrick Chapin at Grand Prix Richmond!

Bluff & Chump Attacking

In this week’s article, Grand Prix Boston-Worcester winner Brian DeMars writes about how to better assess situations where you ought to be bluff attacking.

Card Phases, Modern Results, & A 1916 Quarter

In his 100th article for StarCityGames.com, Chas Andres tells you how Pro Tour Born of the Gods has affected Modern card prices just in time for Grand Prix Richmond this weekend!

Leaving A Legacy: Too Much Information

Adam Boyd updates his U/W/R Delver list from the Top 8 of #SCGSTL and then offers up some advice about playing scared, playing scary, and being able to adapt.

Burn vs. Counters

In this week’s article, Patrick teaches you how to play decks like Burn in all formats against counterspells. Check it out before #SCGSTL this weekend!

Powerful Deck Attributes

Robust Pauper decks tend to share certain functional qualities. Today Jason explores their various forms and asks you to find even more!

Understanding Resources In Magic

This week Todd aims to help you evaluate Magic cards based on individual power level so that it’s easier to discern what cards should make the cut in the decks you’re building.