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From The Lab – Constructed Applications of Future Sight Blue Grand Prix Predictions

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Craig “The Professor” Jones takes a long hard look at the Blue cards from Future Sight… and decides that they’re simply not worth the bother. Instead, he talks about his preparation for this weekend’s big Grand Prix event, and his hopes and fears concerning the format. Those of you who believe this article will cover Strasbourg and Time Spiral Block Constructed… think again.

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Unlocking Legacy – Columbus and the Format According to the “All Stars”

Grand Prix Columbus - May 19-20, 2007!
Countdown to Grand Prix: Columbus! In his pre-Grand Prix: Columbus article, Dan surveys some of the most successful Legacy players in the format and shares their thoughts on the upcoming Grand Prix and the emergence of Hulk Flash.

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Budget Legacy — Turbo Madness

Grand Prix Columbus - May 19-20, 2007!
Countdown to Grand Prix: Columbus! In this article, Christopher Coppola rebuilds a classic Aggro-Control deck, and examines the relevance of Aggro-Control at the upcoming Grand Prix.

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So Many Insane Plays – Looking At Legacy And Learning

Stephen loves broken decks. This much is obvious. As Grand Prix: Columbus lurches into view, it seems that everyone has an opinion on the menacing potential of Hulk Flash. As a well-respected Vintage veteran, Stephen is in a prime position to examine the interactions behind the deck. Does the reworking of Flash mean that Legacy is spawning into a “Vintage Lite” format? And is Stephen’s list really the Fastest Deck in Magic History? Read on to find out!

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The Real Deal – Building Community at Grand Prix: Columbus

Grand Prix: Columbus is next week, and the format is Legacy. With all the talk of Hulk Flash, will the Legacy Community rise to the occasion and champion their format in a positive light? In this week’s edition of The Real Deal, Ben gives some tips about how to make the Grand Prix and the format appealing to non-Legacy regulars!

Plus, in Ben’s Corner: StarCityGames.com is bringing what to Grand Prix: Columbus?

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Magical Hack – News Flash

Sean has been steadily preparing for Grand Prix: Columbus for six months… only to see his plans dashed upon the hideous altar of Hulk Flash. Still, all is not lost, and today’s Magical Hack looks to update his deck of choice in the face of the possible turn zero kill. Is there anything that can be done to slow the ascent of the diabolical green menace? Sean certainly hopes so… read on to find out if he is right!

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Flores Friday – The Problem With Green

Ah, the problem with Green… a subject taxing the minds of the Magic Internet Community since 1766. Today’s Flores Friday sees Mike tackle this most elusive of topics with his usual incisive thinking, in a direct response to Jamie Wakefield’s take on the subject from earlier this week (and from the last ten years). He also shares his own forays into the Hulk Flash arena, and brings us what he believes to be the strongest Hulk Flash strategy created to date.

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Unlocking Legacy – Flash

Grand Prix Columbus - May 19-20, 2007! Countdown to Grand Prix: Columbus! Kevin Binswanger dispels some of the hype and myth about Flash, and tries to talk strategy and metagaming for Grand Prix: Columbus. Decklist? Discussion of policy for errata’ing and banning? It’s all inside.

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Deconstructing Constructed – Jank Rares Ruin Formats: Flash

Grand Prix Columbus - May 19-20, 2007!

Protean Hulk. Flash. Those two cards strike fear into the heart of all Legacy fans planning the trip to Grand Prix: Columbus. However, all is not lost! In a refreshing departure from the recent barrage of Hulk Flash articles, Josh looks at the problem from the other side: if you’re not joining ‘em, how are you gonna beat em? Josh attempts to analyze the weaknesses in the Hulk Flash deck, and shows how it can — and WILL — be beaten.

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Budget Legacy – White Weenie

Grand Prix Columbus - May 19-20, 2007! Countdown to Grand Prix: Columbus! Christopher Coppola presents a new version of this classic deck for Legacy, and discusses how it can better answer the faster combo decks in the format.

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So Many Insane Plays – The Iggy Pop Primer

Grand Prix Columbus - May 19-20, 2007!

It seems that the world has turned its collective eyes towards Grand Prix: Columbus. In the second of today’s Legacy articles, Stephen puts down the Black Lotus and picks up four Lion’s Eye Diamonds to bring us a complete primer for the popular Iggy Pop combo deck! From an introduction to the bases, through card choices and strategies, to important matchup data and top-level strategy, this article has it all. Serious about Legacy? Let Stephen light the way…

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Limited Lessons — Hulk Flash!

Grand Prix Columbus - May 19-20, 2007!

Nick takes a break from top-end Limited strategy to talk about the Constructed deck that’s on everyone’s lips at the moment… Hulk Flash! With Grand Prix: Columbus mere weeks away, Nick shares all the info he has on this most promising of broken concoctions. He also compiles all the available data in one handy place! If you’re planning on running — or beating — this deck at the upcoming Grand Prix, this article is invaluable!

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The Real Deal – Hulk Flash! The New Face of Legacy? Plus More!

Grand Prix Columbus - May 19-20, 2007!

There’s a new force in Legacy poised to make a huge splash at Grand Prix Columbus: Hulk Flash! Learn all about the strengths and weaknesses of possibly the fastest Combo deck ever to grace the Legacy format. Also this week: Lots of site news, including a new “What’s New at StarCityGames.com” section, and plenty of new Future Sight deck Sleeves and binders! Also, find out why rule 419.9a needs to be changed! All this and more in this edition of The Real Deal.

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Unlocking Legacy – A Modern Goblins Primer, Part II

Grand Prix Columbus - May 19-20, 2007!

In this article, Chris Coppola talks about some key matchups in the format, and discusses sideboarding strategies for prevalent decks.

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Budget Legacy – Burning Wish Combo

Grand Prix Columbus - May 19-20, 2007!

Countdown to Grand Prix: Columbus! In the latest installment of Budget Legacy, Christopher Coppola analyzes a deck that has recently had success in American tournaments. The five-color combo deck is very fast, has a versatile strategy, and is inexpensive to build.

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