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Win Equity

Jim takes an in-depth look at a situation he found himself in during Standard at #SCGINVI. He examines both what he did and perhaps what he should have done.

The Annotated 27 Ways To Beat Players Who Are Better Than You

Would you like more tools to help you be successful at tournaments? Then check out Mike’s 27 ways that you can play that can give you an edge you might not currently be utilizing.

Applied Conservation Of Willpower

Mike Flores explains what decision fatigue is, why it may be affecting you in long Magic tournaments, and what you can do to combat it and win more games of Magic.

Focus On What Matters

How are you supposed to know what matters in a game of Magic until someone explains it to you? GerryT uses a few examples to help you gain the skill to focus on what matters.

We Collect Too

Sheldon takes a look at what he bought on StarCityGames.com last year to get a sense of his buying habits and how he currently collects Magic cards.

Your Fate Is (Team) Sealed

Prepare to play in StarCityGames.com’s first Team Sealed Open in Somerset, New Jersey on May 5th by reading Riki Hayashi’s primer.

22 Things You Should Be Doing At Tournaments

Whether you’re a newer player or a grizzled veteran, two-time Pro Tour winner Brian Kibler’s guide to having a great tournament experience is full of valuable advice.

Anatomy Of The Bestest Bluff

Join Mike as he takes a detailed look at the greatest bluff in the history of Pro Magic—the Force Spike heard ’round the world—to see what we can learn from it.

GP Pittsburgh: Unexpected Results *2nd*

Alec Nezin tells you how he played his way to a second place finish in the Gatecrash Limited Grand Prix in Pittsburgh and explains his “round 1” philosophy.

How To Extend A Losing Streak

Have you ever been on a losing streak that you felt would never end? Brian has some tips for how to get through it and use it to become better Magic player.

Your Questions, My Answers

Brian Kibler answers your burning questions in this article about how to go pro, designing games, and the dark ages of Magic!

Conscientious Johnny’s Guide To Avoiding Violations

Deckbuilding guru Mike Flores shows you how most deck evaluation can be distilled into three-and-a-half questions. A must-read for anyone aspiring to become a better deckbuilder!

Wars Of Attrition

In today’s article, Brian shares the strategies he uses to maximize his chances of winning difficult, late in the day matches with a lot on the line.

The Team Behind The Scarf

In his first Magic article in over a decade, Jon Finkel discusses the process of testing for Pro Tours, picking decks, and finding the right people to do it with.

The Number One Rule

Hall of Fame member Brian Kibler divulges the most important rule to follow if you want to build a good deck. Read on to find out what it is!