The PTQ schedule helps govern price fluctuations on MTGO just as in the paper world. Matthew describes what you need to know to benefit from changing interest in formats.
Gifts Ungiven
Mike brings us the tale of his Grand Prix experience in Columbus, where he piloted the same deck that landed three players in the Top Eight. Read on to hear the yarn and see the newest Modern tech.
Wizards announced three more Modern Grands Prix this year, bringing the schedule to two American GPs, a Euro GP and a Canadian GP so close that I’d imagine plenty of players are hunting for their passports. Modern is a ripe field for speculation and it’s a great time to be stocking up on some hot cards for the format. This week, we’re going to take a look at what you should pick up, what you should hold off on, and what the Modern metagame will shape up to. You’re also going to get some Insider-only tech that could pay off in a big way.
Everyone gets Deckbuilder’s Block sometimes, regardless of what formats you play. In this article, we discuss some ways to force yourself to start thinking laterally, look at things differently, and, hopefully, figure out where you want your deck to go.
Zendikar was a set designed around the theme of explorers and adventurers discovering ancient secrets and powerful treasures. The set was packed full of treasures, literally – the Hidden Treasures promotion by WOTC inserted iconic, expensive and rare old cards into a small set of boosters. Players could open an Underground Sea or a Candelabra of Tawnos; they might open Guardian Beast or crack Black Lotus. Zendikar was full of treasures inside the set, too; the Allies were like Slivers, growing with every new one.
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!
Mike Lanigan breaks down his deck choice for a local modern tourney and gives a tournament report on his first foray into modern.
Last minute Modern pickups before the New Year.
Joshua Justice takes a closer look at rares mythics and playable commons and uncommons with his set review of Innistrad.
Breaking up is hard to do. Breaking things in Commander is easy. Carlos is back with a Gifts Ungiven deck, minus the Gifts. Really!
Commander Banned List! What does it mean!
This week, we dig into Ravnica! The City of Guilds brings a huge pile of big monsters, expensive lands and power uncommons. Join me and find out what cards are secretly worth money, what chase rare has been losing value, and what card pushed big design challenges!