February 2nd, 2010
by Alexander Shearer
The dual/manlands from Worldwake bring myriad possibilities, but where do they fit in Jund and its fragile manabase? Alexander sifts through playtest results in his search for the optimal build, doing so in his typical analytical style!
January 26th, 2010
by Alexander Shearer
Kill with Progenitus? Check. Win with Worship plus Slippery Bogle? Check. Win the PTQ? Okay, that one didn’t happen, but Alexander has stories from his PTQ, this weekend, and you don’t want to miss this one!
January 19th, 2010
by Alexander Shearer
Are you staying at home when there’s a local Pro Tour Qualifier coming up? You’re missing out on a great experience, and Alexander tells you why!
January 12th, 2010
by Alexander Shearer
Thought you’ve seen all the possible applications of Gifts Ungiven in Extended? Think again! Alexander’s just getting started. And as an added bonus, he adds even more options with the inclusion of Glittering Wish. If you like your decks to have choices, then you’re going to love this!
January 5th, 2010
by Alexander Shearer
When inventing the wheel, you may discover that someone’s invented it first. Information is king, and Alexander shows us how to maximize the information we have by looking at previous Extended formats. Just because an old strategy isn’t seeing play doesn’t mean it can’t be good again!
December 29th, 2009
by Alexander Shearer
How are you making your in-game decisions? What can we learn from fighter pilots to improve our play? Alexander breaks down the thought process and has a decision-making model that will keep you from making errors!
December 22nd, 2009
by Alexander Shearer
Magic is a difficult game in the best of circumstances, so why make it harder on yourself? Alexander’s got a litany of ways to ease unnecessary mental burden so you can focus on the stuff that really matters!
December 15th, 2009
by Alexander Shearer
The GWx mirror is becoming more common, so Alexander ponders a few ways to gain an edge without losing too much against the other decks in the format. As usual, he includes decklists he has worked on, so if you are looking to build any kind of GW, look no further!
December 8th, 2009
Straight N-For-1s
Armillary SphereBant SojournersBroodmate DragonCharnelhoard WurmAcidic SlimeAnt QueenBituminous BlastBlightningBlister BeetleBloodbraid ElfBogardan HellkiteBorderland RangerBrainbiteBranching BoltCaldera HellionCaptain of the WatchCarrion ThrashCemetery ReaperChild of AlaraClarion UltimatumCobra TrapConfluxConquerors PledgeCouriers CapsuleCovenant of MIndsCruel UltimatumDay of JudgmentDefiler of SoulsDesecrated EarthDevout LightcasterDivinationDjinn of WishesDouble NegativeDragon BroodmotherDragon FodderEarthquakeElvish VisionaryEmeria AngelEnigma SphinxEnlisted WurmEsper CharmEtherium AbominationExplorers ScopeFiligree FractureFireballFire-Field OgreFrontier GuideGift of the GargantuanGoblin AssaultGravediggerGrim DiscoveryGruul [...]
December 8th, 2009
by Alexander Shearer
Card advantage is still king, but how is it applied in Standard? Alexander breaks down the format and looks at all possible sources of card advantage in the format that you may not have thought of, complete with a new Planeswalkers list!
