Chaz continues his SOI set review with a treatment of the rares. As always, he breaks them into tiers to explain which will hold the most value and why.
Brainstorm
Ryan is lukewarm on investing in “no Reserved List” Eternal, but has some ideas on how to remedy the proposed format’s problems. It all boils down to presentation.
Stormchaser Mage in Legacy was a matter of when, not if. If you’re into Burn with Brainstorm, then this deck is for you.
Chaz introduces the concept of Eternal, the newly proposed format that has become a community-driven project to solve the problems of Modern and Legacy.
Brian considers what cards will appear in Eternal Masters this summer. Modern staples have a solid chance of inclusion, which carries significant financial implications.
As a Legacy Open finalist, a lot of people ask Eric Hawkins about playing Storm. Check out his advice on how to acquaint yourself with the deck!
Pauper leagues are in full swing, which means tons of decklists to pick over! Ryan provides his thoughts on the state of the format and the best way to invest.
Brian believes 2016 will be a banner year for Modern. Hear his predictions for the coming year in which the format will enjoy greater support from SCG and WotC.
Breakout cards usually look obvious in retrospect, but hindsight is 20/20. Doug asks how we can approach spoilers better to predict the next format-defining staple.
You won’t often seen Ryan praising non-Brainstorm decks, but he finds the Somerset Open winning list quite charming.
Pauper staples have commanded super high prices in the past, and with Leagues now live the format is poised for a comeback. Ryan has a list of pickups for your consideration.
Many finance writers continue to tout Modern as a great speculative vehicle, and Brian DeMars agrees. He explains the fundamental appeal behind the format and suggests a few picks.
Star City Games’ decision to scale back Legacy support has been met with much consternation in the Eternal community. Brian weighs in and considers the financial impact.