With Eternal Weekend approaching, Brian revisits his fundamental strategy involving Old School cards—why are they so appealing right now, and where do we expect them to go?
Brian DeMars
The Magic World Championship showcased two known decks alongside newcomer UB Control. Brian surveys the emerging meta and considers speculation targets.
Brian’s experience at the dealer booths in Providence left something to be desired. He shares advice for dealing with vendors when they’re not being straightforward with you.
Cards tend to break down into “tiers” of value, based on the formats they’re played in. Brian explains how this theory can inform potential picks in the Old School format.
Ixalan is nigh upon us and Standard is about to shift. Brian provides his picks for best cards to pick up, both from the new set and the past blocks remaining in Standard.
A card like Black Knight might not seem exciting, but if it’s an Alpha copy it will still hold value. Brian considers what we may be missing in the earlier sets of the game.
Rotation brings price dips, which means the time is ripe for buying. Brian looks at the best cards to pick up right now from the rotating blocks BFZ and SOI.
Ixalan is right around the corner, which means considering what cards will shine in the new, smaller Standard. Brian shares his picks for this week.
The Modern meta has gradually adapted to the presence of Fatal Push and the latest bannings. Brian considers underpriced cards suited for speculation.
Commander 2017 is sure to whet people’s appetite for more singles to round out their decks. Brian shares his picks for Commander cards with attractive price tags.
Mishra’s Workshop has long been one of the most broken unrestricted cards in Vintage—and price may be one factor keeping it that way. Brian explains.
Ramunap Red took the Pro Tour by storm, which means the time is now for anti-red cards. Brian highlights his picks for the current metagame.
Brian lays out the basic rules he follows for every spec—when to buy, when to sell, and how to identify cards by their relation to major trends in the Magic market.
