Dungeon Geists | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com Play More, Win More, Pay Less Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:54:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.quietspeculation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/favicon.png Dungeon Geists | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com 32 32 So You Want to Build a Cube: A Card Kingdom Starter Cube Review for 2019 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2019/09/so-you-want-to-build-a-cube-a-card-kingdom-starter-cube-review-for-2019/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2019/09/so-you-want-to-build-a-cube-a-card-kingdom-starter-cube-review-for-2019/#respond Thu, 12 Sep 2019 13:34:55 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=93858

It's time for an update to QS's review of the latest iteration of the Card Kingdom Starter Cube! Is the product still worth it for prospective cube builders?

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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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MTG Metagame Finance #23 (Free Giveaway #2!) https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-metagame-finance-23-free-giveaway-2/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-metagame-finance-23-free-giveaway-2/#respond Fri, 14 Dec 2018 10:00:16 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=90756

Ultimate Masters has hit the market and there’s already been a lot of movement. The prices of the reprints dropped as they usually do when a set first hits the market. But it seems like the prices have started to rebound a lot quicker this time around. There’s a slight possibility they could drop again […]

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Mtg Arena Has Been Framed! Who Is the Real MTGO Killer? https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-arena-has-been-framed-who-is-the-real-mtgo-killer/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-arena-has-been-framed-who-is-the-real-mtgo-killer/#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:00:44 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=90705

Magic Online has a problem. A card value problem. In a recent Channel Fireball article, Florian Koch showed just how much card prices have fallen over the past few years: That's right. To own a playset of the cheapest version of every Magic card ever printed on MTGO would have cost you roughly $28,000 in […]

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MTG Questions: What’s an Easy Way to Sell Bulk? https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-questions-whats-a-fast-way-to-sell-bulk/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-questions-whats-a-fast-way-to-sell-bulk/#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2018 10:00:42 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=90648

This is the first article from my new series, MTG Questions. You might be familiar with the Hold ‘Em & Fold ‘Em series (rebranded as MTG Metagame Finance), which takes a tournament-oriented perspective. I decided to start this series to focus on more general aspects of MTG finance. The two series will work together, as when […]

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Insider: What Goes Up – The Risk of Standard Specs https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/08/insider-what-goes-up/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2016/08/insider-what-goes-up/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:31:03 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=75110

Quiet Speculation is excited to welcome back Sigmund Ausfresser with the launch of his new weekly column! Today he discusses the risk inherent in Standard speculation.

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Spoilers for 3/12/15 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/03/spoilers-for-31215/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/03/spoilers-for-31215/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2015 17:26:19 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=58089

Sarkhan's Triumph This is bound to be worth $3-$5 in a few years if the set follows the typical trend of small third sets. This is narrow but it is also very powerful and I expect you to be able to grab these for free from draft chaff or trade for them a playset at […]

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Dragons of Tarkir Spoilers 3/12/15 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/03/dragons-of-tarkir-spoilers-31215/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/03/dragons-of-tarkir-spoilers-31215/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2015 17:25:36 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=58086

Sarkhan's Triumph This is bound to be worth $3-$5 in a few years if the set follows the typical trend of third sets. This is narrow but it is also very powerful and I expect you to be able to grab these for free from draft chaff or trade for them a playset at a […]

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Insider: All About Event Decks https://www.quietspeculation.com/2014/02/insider-all-about-event-decks/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2014/02/insider-all-about-event-decks/#comments Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:00:45 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=43781

Danny analyzes the progression of Event Decks throughout their relatively short life span, in an attempt to gain insight regarding their financial significance.

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Insider: Gatecrash, Redemptions and Bubbles https://www.quietspeculation.com/2013/02/insider-gatecrash-redemptions-and-bubbles/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2013/02/insider-gatecrash-redemptions-and-bubbles/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:00:32 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=36107

Corbin addresses the financial implications of post-Gatecrash Standard, Wizards' announcement regarding redemptions, and the alleged Modern bubble.

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Insider: This Time, It’s Aggro https://www.quietspeculation.com/2013/02/insider-this-time-its-aggro/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2013/02/insider-this-time-its-aggro/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:00:59 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=35935

Jared Elick looks at the first results from Gatecrash Standard tournaments, and indicates some of the cards that may be poised to jump in value.

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Insider: PT Gatecrash Preview https://www.quietspeculation.com/2013/02/insider-pt-gatecrash-preview/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2013/02/insider-pt-gatecrash-preview/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:00:38 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=36050

Chad prepares to make moves both before and during the Pro Tour. What will you be buying in on?

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Insider: Third Time’s the Charm https://www.quietspeculation.com/2013/02/insider-third-times-the-charm/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2013/02/insider-third-times-the-charm/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:00:35 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=35947

The Gatecrash Event Decks have been spoiled and everything is ruined. I kid, but things have certainly got more interesting. Thrive and Thrash — Gatecrash Event Deck Creatures 2 Acidic Slime4 Arbor Elf3 Borderland Ranger1 Deadeye Navigator1 Dungeon Geists2 Fog Bank1 Gruul Ragebeast2 Mist Raven1 Sphinx of Uthuun3 Strangleroot Geist1 Thragtusk1 Wolfir Silverheart1 Yeva, Nature's Herald […]

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Hidden Standard Gems https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/11/hidden-standard-gems/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/11/hidden-standard-gems/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:00:26 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=33298

Standard is a wide open format right now, which means lots of people are inventing sweet brews. Mike surveys the field for some strategies you may have overlooked.

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Insider: Betting on the Armies of Man https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/10/insider-betting-on-the-armies-of-man/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/10/insider-betting-on-the-armies-of-man/#comments Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:00:50 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=33101

The big talk of the SCG Open in New Orleans this past weekend was the winning deck, a G/W aggro list that leans heavily on Humans. This week, we are going to look at the deck's performance, why it worked, and pick out some juicy speculation targets.

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Where have all the Delvers gone? https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/10/where-have-all-the-delvers-gone/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/10/where-have-all-the-delvers-gone/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:00:46 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=32977

Mike discusses some recent versions of UWr Delver that have finished well at tournaments and offers his thoughts on the deck.

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Adventures in Qualifying — PTQ #2 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/05/adventures-in-qualifying-ptq-2/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/05/adventures-in-qualifying-ptq-2/#comments Thu, 31 May 2012 05:05:24 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=28197

Mike regales us with another tale from the world of the PTQ circuit. This time he waxes philosophical about handling loss before describing his recent updates to Wolf Run Blue.

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Adventures in Qualifying — PTQ #1 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/05/adventures-in-qualifying-ptq-1/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/05/adventures-in-qualifying-ptq-1/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 05:05:47 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=28107

Join Mike as he relates his experiences this PTQ season. In the first PTQ he narrowly misses top eight with an innovative list that aims to ramp into Frost Titan.

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