David Schumann introduces the concept of cost justification as it applies to Magic businesses. He elaborates with a cost-benefit analysis for a fictional store looking to upgrade its play space.

Brian DeMars has noticed an interesting trend in foils he picked up to play with–they tended to jump in price, even though he wasn’t trying to profit off of them. He asks what they have in common.

Ryan posted a limited PTQ Top 8 this weekend but did not perform as well in the Standard IQ he played. He is determined to see more success in Standard and has an idea of how he wants to get there. Read on to find out why he thinks Searing Blood might be the answer!

Each week, we review what went on behind the QS Insider curtain. It’s a great way to see what you might be missing if you’re not a subscriber, and a great way to get caught up if you are!

Jason Alt isolates three cards that have been in his sights recently, and explains his rationale for targeting them.

Looking to make a statement in your next Modern Masters draft? Ryan has some tips for how to draft the Dampen Thought deck and win.

Do you agree with Ryan’s argument for drawing first in Limited (when it’s called for)? See if this is the edge you’ve been looking for to level up your game.

Ryan laments the near-playability of a few new Dragon’s Maze cards in Constructed, and then applauds the wild stage he sees being set by the incoming Limited environment.

Pete returns with an update to his popular Horde Magic format, introducing an element of story with The Raid.

This week Ryan riffs on some of the theories behind land count and attempts to go deep on his love of the 27th.

Mike scours the M13 spoiler for the best Constructed cards soon to be released. Read on to see his top ten picks for Standard.

Partial Paris Mulligans are a part of Commander, but are you really using it well? Jules breaks down why we all should be jump at the chance to mulligan – it’s a good thing!