Breaking // Entering | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com Play More, Win More, Pay Less Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:43:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.quietspeculation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/favicon.png Breaking // Entering | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com 32 32 Ravnica Allegiance: Spoilers, Facts, Specs & More https://www.quietspeculation.com/2019/01/ravnica-allegiance-spoilers-facts-specs-more/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2019/01/ravnica-allegiance-spoilers-facts-specs-more/#comments Sat, 12 Jan 2019 12:00:24 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=90531

The sequel to Guilds of Ravnica and the 80th expansion set in Magic: The Gathering's history is due to release on January 25, 2019.  Here's what we know about Ravnica Allegiance (RNA) so far, including any cards in the spoiler, the guilds represented, and cards to speculate on before the full spoiler is released.   The Guilds […]

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MTG Metagame Finance #25 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-metagame-finance-25/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-metagame-finance-25/#respond Tue, 25 Dec 2018 17:44:01 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=90930

The holidays are in full swing and the new year is right around the corner. And as some of you may know, the stock market has been a bit shaky in the last month or so. But it seems Magic is still doing pretty well during this slightly volatile time. I think a good portion […]

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MTG Metagame Finance #24 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-metagame-finance-24/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-metagame-finance-24/#respond Fri, 21 Dec 2018 01:05:52 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=90841

Ultimate Masters is still in full bounce back mode, and the last World Magic Cup has come to a finish. Plus, some sweet Ravnica Allegiance spoilers have hit the market so there’s gonna be a nice mix of things to talk about again in this piece. Owing to the spoilers, this might be a little […]

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Preparing for the December 6th Announcement https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/preparing-for-the-december-6th-announcement/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/preparing-for-the-december-6th-announcement/#respond Thu, 06 Dec 2018 22:37:50 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=90668

Welcome back, folks. It's been a while since I last wrote an article, in large part because I've been unwilling to make any financial moves on MTGO before reading the December 6th announcement about competitive play on Arena. What is announced there could have major ramifications for investing on MTGO, and so I've been very […]

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Hold ‘Em & Fold ‘Em #20 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/11/hold-em-fold-em-20/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/11/hold-em-fold-em-20/#comments Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:15:32 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=90488

Many people have been saying there’s been a little less movement regarding Magic finance during the past few weeks or months. Some people are saying there’s a slowdown. Others are saying it’s normal because the holidays are around the corner and players have less money to spend on Magic cards. Regardless, Magic continues to move […]

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Insider: MTGO Market Report for March 8th, 2017 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2017/03/insider-mtgo-market-report-for-march-8th-2017/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2017/03/insider-mtgo-market-report-for-march-8th-2017/#respond Wed, 08 Mar 2017 10:00:10 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=79797

Matthew Lewis presents the MTGO Market Report for this week, evaluating important events in the online market and highlighting a “trade of the week.”

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Insider: Modern Market Trends and Specs in the Wake of Modern Masters 2017 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2017/03/insider-modern-market-trends-and-specs-in-the-wake-of-modern-masters-2017/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2017/03/insider-modern-market-trends-and-specs-in-the-wake-of-modern-masters-2017/#comments Fri, 03 Mar 2017 16:30:34 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=79759

Adam explains recent Modern market and metagame trends, and shares some potential specs...

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Insider: The Modern Metagame and the Market https://www.quietspeculation.com/2017/02/insider-the-modern-metagame-and-the-market/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2017/02/insider-the-modern-metagame-and-the-market/#respond Fri, 03 Feb 2017 13:57:20 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=79396

Adam explains how Modern is reacting to Aether Revolt and the recent bannings, plus some of the opportunities that have come up in response.

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Insider: Complete Review – Eldritch Moon Rares and Mythics in Modern https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/07/insiders-complete-review-eldritch-moon-rares-and-mythics-in-modern/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/07/insiders-complete-review-eldritch-moon-rares-and-mythics-in-modern/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2016 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=74411

With the full Eldritch Moon spoiler available, Sheridan starts the task of picking cards with Modern potential. He suggests whether to buy or hold off at current prices.

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Insider: Understanding the Impact of Golgari Grave-Troll’s Modern Unbanning https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/01/insider-understanding-the-impact-of-golgari-grave-trolls-modern-unbanning/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/01/insider-understanding-the-impact-of-golgari-grave-trolls-modern-unbanning/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2015 10:00:51 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=56101

Adam provides an extensive look at cards likely to support Golgari Grave-Troll in Modern. These cards are poised for a price increase, so don't miss this article!

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Insider: [MTGO] Update on RTR & M14 – Reacting to Changes in the Rotation Trend https://www.quietspeculation.com/2014/11/insider-mtgo-update-on-rtr-m14-reacting-to-changes-in-the-rotation-trend/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2014/11/insider-mtgo-update-on-rtr-m14-reacting-to-changes-in-the-rotation-trend/#comments Tue, 04 Nov 2014 10:00:22 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=52980

This year, several rotating rares didn't bottom out as Sylvain expected. Despite missing the lowest price, he is still taking advantage of good opportunities on rares and a few mythics.

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Insider: [MTGO] M14 and Return to Ravnica Block Post Rotation – Part 2 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2014/09/insider-mtgo-m14-and-return-to-ravnica-block-post-rotation-part-2/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2014/09/insider-mtgo-m14-and-return-to-ravnica-block-post-rotation-part-2/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2014 09:00:34 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=51005

Continuing with last week's series, Sylvain reviews which rares from M14 and Return to Ravnica may constitute a good investment after Standard rotates.

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Insider: Khans Rotation Pickups (Part 1) https://www.quietspeculation.com/2014/08/insider-khans-rotation-pickups-part-1/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2014/08/insider-khans-rotation-pickups-part-1/#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2014 09:00:11 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=50836

Rotation is right around the corner, and it's time to begin thinking about what to pick up. Corbin Hosler begins his review this week with Return to Ravnica block and M14.

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Insider: Drafter’s Dilemma – What Do I Do With All These Cards? Part 2 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2013/07/insider-drafters-dilemma-what-do-i-do-with-all-these-cards-part-2/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2013/07/insider-drafters-dilemma-what-do-i-do-with-all-these-cards-part-2/#comments Thu, 11 Jul 2013 09:00:48 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=39561

Danny delivers with Part 2 of his article on how to turn drafting into fuel for your binder and whole collection.

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Standard: You Haven’t Seen This Before https://www.quietspeculation.com/2013/07/standard-you-havent-seen-this-before/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2013/07/standard-you-havent-seen-this-before/#comments Thu, 04 Jul 2013 09:00:20 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=39422

Mike Lanigan looks at some interesting new decks to crop up in Standard of late.

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