Mike looks over the more interesting decks to come out of SCG Columbus (read: not Bant Company) and shares his financial takeaways.
Mike Lanigan
Mike Lanigan is high school math teacher by day and a shop owner by night. His tournament grinding may have slowed a little, but his love of the game has not. Mike's goal is to bring you a mix of perspectives from shop-owner insights to finance tips to metagame shifts and everything in between.
Mike Lanigan covers the Top 10 from Eldritch Moon, sharing his picks for most impactful cards in Constructed along with thoughts on their financial potential.
Mike reviews Eldritch Moon for the more banal, but still important role players that are likely to hit tournament tables soon. These cards will help shape the new Standard.
Mike dives into Eldritch Moon spoilers for Standard technology and financial implications. Hear what he thinks of the latest cards to be revealed.
Mike looks at current Standard cards that are well positioned as we move into the Eldritch Moon release. These are his top 10 picks for gainers.
Gaming conventions can present some unique opportunities for Magic financiers. Mike shares some stories and observations from Origins 2016.
Mike provides his Box Report on Eternal Masters, with a full breakdown of all the value contained in six boxes of the new set.
There’s no shortage of cards from Eternal Masters that are sure to make financial waves. Mike presents his Top 10 picks for the most impactful.
From first foil printings to new artwork, Eternal Masters is brimming with potential value. Mike discusses where to look beyond the obvious Legacy staples.
Mike was yet another witness to the craziness of GP Charlotte. He shares his experience and considers the financial aspects of the tournament.
By now everyone knows Nahiri, the Harbinger is the real deal in Modern. Mike identifies three traits that exemplify a Modern breakout card, and suggests several pick-ups.
Today Mike reviews the basic principles of Modern finance, before covering some of the new decks that have popped up of late and suggesting pick-ups.
At the retail level, bulk or near-bulk cards that sell well may indicate future potential. Mike looks at the cards his store is moving for $1.50 right now that may be poised for gains.
