Dissecting Delver
Carsten picks apart the different variations upon Legacy’s most-played archetype, blue-based tempo decks. Once you understand the aspects they all share, then you can build new variants – or build to withstand them.
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“Boom Satyr,” Chandra’s Dominance, & Defining Range
Figure out what you should play in Standard at #SCGCLE as Anthony tells you about what he played last weekend and what he’s thinking about playing this weekend.
Timing Your Removal Spells: Theros Limited
Two-time Grand Prix winner Reid Duke offers some great insight into how to time your removal spells in Theros Limited. Prepare to play Team Sealed at SCG Open Series: Worcester!
Don’t Be That Judge
Riki provides some anecdotes about simple errors made in tournaments that will hopefully help you avoid them whether you’re a judge or a player.
The Third Deadly Sin
Carsten explains why being greedy at the right time and in the correct way is an important tool to maximize your ability to win tournament games of Magic.
Cube Sections For Beginners
Have you ever wanted to build a Cube but been too daunted by the process? If so, be sure to check out this article from Usman Jamil about how to get started!
Trippin’
Today Carsten covers correct cantrip usage in combo decks like Storm and Show and Tell. Brush up on your fundamentals before SCG Legacy Open: Philadelphia!
Thoughtseize You
Reid offers up a detailed primer on Thoughtseize, an iconic Magic card that is being reprinted in Theros, covering everything from deckbuilding to sideboarding to gameplay.
Flow Of Ideas
This week Ari provides you with some snippets of wisdom from the pseudo-notebook on his computer, touching on emotional control, focusing on what matters, and more!
The Five Best Decks I’ve Ever Played
Brian revisits the five best decks he has ever had the privilege to pilot and explains what each of these decks taught him about the game of Magic.
Why You Win
In this article, Carsten introduces the concept of Why You Win and tells you why understanding it will help you win more matches of tournament Magic.
Lessons From Baltimore
Brian Braun-Duin shares the lessons he learned at SCG Open Series: Baltimore, where he narrowly missed making Top 8 in both Standard and Legacy.
Do As I Say, Not As I Do: On Learning The Way I Imagine Reid Duke Does
Are you serious about improving your game? If so, be sure to check out the plan Sam came up with in order to get better at Magic after being inspired by Reid Duke.
Feature Matchmaking, Boros Name Taking
Anthony gives you some valuable advice about handling feature matches and shares his Big Boros list just in time for SCG Open Series: Baltimore this weekend.
Never Mulligan
Two-time SCG Legacy Open finalist Drew Levin tells you why mulliganing is awful in Legacy, especially with his Omni-Tell deck. Prepare for SCG Legacy Open: Baltimore this weekend!