Magic TV: Extra - Ranking the Invitational Cards

March 13th, 2010

Tristan Shaun Gregson sits down with Luis Scott-Vargas in a bonus episode of the “Magic TV” weekly series.
 
 

Feature Article - New Cards, Old Decks

March 12th, 2010

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by Ben Rubin

In the aftermath of PT San Diego, Ben investigates exactly what the successful decks gained from the addition of Worldwake, since few new archetypes were spawned. He examines how each deck incorporated the new cards, and what this means for deck construction going forward!

PV’s Playhouse - Chump Blocking

March 11th, 2010

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by Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa

In a special bonus article for this week, PV explains why chump blocking isn’t always bad. When is it best to do it? What other factos are there to consider? This treatise on such a fundamentally important Magic concept is a must-read!

FFfreaky Friday - Triggering Valakut for Fun and Profit

March 11th, 2010

Brad Nelson

by Brad Nelson

Last week Brad had a bunch of Block Lists for your perusal, and this week he follows them up with a battle-tuned Valakut list. After a week of grinding he has his list tuned and ready to go, complete with sideboarding and matchup strategies!

Careful Consideration - Ambivalence Breeds Foul

March 11th, 2010

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by Zaiem Beg

Zaiem has no patience for cheating, but what’s the best way to handle it? Zaiem delivers an impassioned plea to not take cheating idly, and to be proactive in making your community better!

Breaking Through - Bonding With Vintage

March 10th, 2010

Conley Woods

by Conley Woods

Conley’s brewing isn’t confined to recent formats, and today’s offering is quite the brew. He took it all the way to the finals of a recent Vintage tournament, putting underplayed cards like Fastbond and Vinelasher Kudzu to good use!

Rishadan Pawnshop #28 – Pound for Pound: Extended Edition

March 10th, 2010

by Jeremy Fuentes

Which decks have performed the best in Extended? And which have the best cost/performance ratio? Jeremy breaks down every competitive deck in the format, down to the price of each individual card, and tells you which decks give you the most bang for your buck!