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By new, I don’t mean that I’ll show you how Peek could be replaced with Obsessive Search, or that you can fit Basking Rootwalla into a R/G deck. Here’s some new ideas for the upcoming season.

I was a little unsure about Peek – but hell, if Zvi thinks it’s worth a try in my Psychatog deck, I’m willing to trust him and give it a go!

Having beaten the first game with Kung Lao AND Johnny Cage, the Monolith of Magic divulges his secrets behind Mortal Kombat. Whaddyamean it’s spelled with a C?

Holistic Wisdom allows you to recycle your instants and sorceries for as long as you like, completely breaks Fact or Fiction, and kills counters. But breaking it was tougher than I thought.

Tweaking isn’t as rewarding as doing really well with a fully rogue deck… But it can personalise decks, and give your opponents fits. Jim shows you the basics of this fundamental Magic concept.

Making no excuses for his complete lack of writing (and writing
ability), the Super Wrong Guy makes his triumphant return to Star City, discussing Laquatus decks from Torment!

How do you beat Dr. Teeth? Dave offers up some answers… But it’s like applying a Band-Aid to a severed limb.

The new title has been chosen – and it’s”Double or Nothing!” Jim complains about the Masters coverage and discusses matchups.

Madness is a great name for what seems to be a very weird, counter-intuitive, rule-breaking mechanic. But will it make an impact on Constructed?

Most of you are probably scratching your head and wondering why in the world I’d ever play this card… But let me say that this card is a lynchpin in this deck.

4UU, Sorcery, Odyssey Rare Return all permanents to their owners’ hands. 1B, Enchantment, Odyssey Uncommon Discard two cards from your hand: Put a 2/2 black Zombie creature token into play. Last week, I participated in some Type II action. Now usually, the games are fun and I do all right – however, the fortunes must…

This deck started out with the base of the Finkula deck played at the Invitational; with that starting point, I went on to make a few modifications.

Occasionally, a deck catches your eye and you can’t leave it alone – and for Jim, that deck is Orbosition. Plus, many foily cards to the man who can rename this column!

Can anyone beat the new Upheaval/Infestation deck? Consistently? Bennie asks how… And asks for help.

Dave once again makes a valiant try at making land destruction work in Type 2!