With the Standard metagame stabilizing, Sigmund turns his sights to Modern for the next opportunities. He looks ahead with an eye towards Modern Masters and the possible price implications.
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The approaching Holiday Cube is set to inject Urza’s and Masques block boosters into the MTGO market. Matthew Lewis discusses the resulting financial opportunities.
Jason comments on the precarious nature of online orders before a price spike, discusses the new trigger rules, and surveys tournaments from Baltimore to Indianapolis.
Jason shares a personal story before weighing in on the typical internet Magic fare of the week, including decklists and Twitter controversies.
Matthew goes over some acquisitions he’s made recently in anticipation of the upcoming Modern season, providing details to illustrate his MTGO investment method in action.
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.
The Magic community was abuzz this past weekend with Pro Tour talk and the Modern Masters announcement. The SCG Indianapolis Open also revealed another step in the Standard evolution process. Sigmund delves into the results and suggests some moves to make.
What are the staples from RtR we’ll be jamming in Standard decks for the next two years? Mike ranks the top ten cards from Return to Ravnica.
This week, you will read many set reviews and I suggest that you give each one some scrutiny. I’m reviewing mainly with an eye toward Eternal magic, which is my strength. Typically, there isn’t much in a new set for Eternal formats, so I’ll amuse you and me both with commentary on other cards.
Matthew discusses how Return to Ravnica will impact short-term prices on MTGO and the resulting opportunities for speculators.
Ryan reviews the reasons not to go rogue in Legacy.
Ryan believes that everybody should just play RUG Delver in Legacy.
Jason relates all the myriad happenings of that great gaming get together, Gen Con! If you weren’t fortunate enough to partake in the festivities yourself, be sure not to miss the recap!
