Now that mythic prices are starting to settle down, Brian is starting to target Rivals of Ixalan cards for Commander. Here are his picks for the most underrated ones.
Brian DeMars
With Rivals of Ixalan out and cards still selling at inflated presale prices, Brian looks at the underrated cards from the new set that are flying under people’s radar.
The first Modern Pro Tour in two years will redefine the format more definitively than we’ve seen in quite a while. Brian presents his top five picks for cards that stand to gain.
Pauper has been ticking up in popularity, and Brian’s LGS is selling the cards like hotcakes. He covers the more unusual cards they’re having trouble keeping in stock.
Masters sets have fundamentally changed the Magic marketplace. Brian explores what it means when virtually every Modern staple is doomed to a reprint.
Brian shares 11 bulk picks that are more powerful than their price would suggest. Stock these up now if you get a chance and wait for a rainy day.
Magic players all have their own weird preferences, which can make buying gifts for them tough! Brian runs through some MTG gift ideas for the holidays.
Even outside of the Reserved List, some cards are at greater risk of reprint than others. Brian lays out his strategy for identifying which is which and applies it to a few picks.
Several months ago Brian laid out a scheme for classifying Old School cards by tier of playability. Today he discusses the price movement we’re starting to see in the third tier.
Playmats can be collectible—and valuable—like any other type of Magic paraphernalia. Brian runs down his favorite rare playmats for investment and enjoyment.
Managing bulk can be tedious, but a well thought-out process will save time and money. Brian breaks down his method for handling bulk without letting it take over his house.
Brian anticipates a Pro Tour metagame highly defined by Temur Energy. He outlines the cards and strategies he’s targeting as a result.
Ixalan is a few weeks old, but players will still wait for the Pro Tour results before buying in. Brian looks at the cards most likely to spike based on his testing.