This week Ryan reveals the most important rule when attempting to build a new deck.

This week, you will read many set reviews and I suggest that you give each one some scrutiny. I’m reviewing mainly with an eye toward Eternal magic, which is my strength. Typically, there isn’t much in a new set for Eternal formats, so I’ll amuse you and me both with commentary on other cards.

Chances are, you’re going to make a lot of money from RTR because you’re going to be actively reading and trading all through the next month or so. However, you have got to avoid losing money along the way, too! You don’t want to be stuck with Magic cards that you could have sold a few weeks ago for double the value.

It’s hard to believe that Scars of Mirrodin is nearly two years old. It’s nearing the end of its rotation through Standard and while many of the prices in the set are still under the influence of Standard pricing, there are still a lot of hidden gems in the set. In this article, I’m going to focus on the lesser-known cards and the casual stars. You know about what Copperline Gorge and Darkslick Shores go for, but I’m sure you’ll come away from this with a more comprehensive knowledge of the set. If you’re looking for throw-ins or running your own bulk box, you’ll get a lot out of this.

Birthing Pod has been putting up some impressive results of late. Mike explains why this strategy has been successful and walks us through a build of his own.

Mike examines the various Standard decks that aim to power out early praetors and titans. Read on to make sure you’re prepared for a turn three Elesh Norn at your next tournament.

Mike Lanigan reviews Modern and the means of entering the format, outlining the variety of archetypes and pointing out valuable resources.

Mike brews and successfully pilots a Thalia centered Naya build. Read up on his card choices and why he sees Thalia as positioned well in the current meta.

With Dark Ascension dropping, Mike Lanigan takes a look at a few potential contenders for FNM.

Mike Lanigan breaks down some new Delver lists and gives his opinion on a few spoilers.

Doug takes you through the world’s greediest Modern deck. Find out how Coalition Relic powers up Cruel Ultimatum, shrugs off Blood Moon and maximizes Gifts Ungiven in this special tournament report and primer!

Mark Hinsz recounts this past weekend’s SCG Invitational event, where he piloted Big Zoo in Legacy and Dungrove Elder Wolf Run in Standard, and shares with us his thoughts on the meta and the refreshing philosophical lens he’s recently applied to the game.

Draft doesn’t go quite as expected on Day Two of GP San Diego. It turns out professional level drafting is a different beast entirely!