David E. used the MTGO All-Access Pass to extensively test Pioneer, finding closure on Rakdos, disappointment with Greasefang, and renewed faith in Spirits.

The post Pioneer Summer: Lessons Learned in RCQ Testing first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Pioneer continues to frustrate efforts to understand it. However, David E. may have the answer after examining the apparent best deck of the format.

The post Pioneer Check-In: Why Rakdos Wins first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Dare we say it? NeoTraxa is Pioneer's Hogaak! Adam's off to the Regional Championship in Dallas after taking down an RCQ with this spicy new brew!

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The Pioneer metagame isn't changing post-Pro Tour. David E. believes that physics has the answer to why players seem unwilling to innovate or change decks.

The post “New Decks Are Bad:” Overcoming Metagame Inertia first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

With Pro Tour Phyrexia in the books, David E. starts to wonder if he got Pioneer all wrong. Have Magic's best managed to crack the format's secret identity?

The post The Secret Identity of Pioneer: Pro Tour Weekend Lessons first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Griselbrand? More like Atraxa-at-home. We've got a new big bad reanimator threat and she's turning every format on its head. First stop, Explorer!

The post Adam Plays Magic: Explorer Jund Transmogrify first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Not long ago, it seemed everyone was clamoring for cheaper Magic cards. They're here, but everyone isn't thrilled? This week Sig investigates this trend.

The post On Unhealthy Price Declines first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

This week on Adam Plays Magic, Gladiator is back on Arena! Let's take a break and explore this awesome fan-made 100-card singleton brewer's paradise.

The post Adam Plays Magic: Gladiator Esper Reanimator first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Adam is back with a DIY Ancestral Recall! With our new critical mass of Snapcaster variants, we can See the Truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

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In the wake of Magic 30th Anniversary Edition and the Remastered sets, David S. delves into sealed product and whether or not it makes for sound investments.

The post Rethinking Perspectives: Are Sealed Boxes Solid Investments? first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

This week on Adam Plays Magic, we're riding shotgun with Abzan Greasefang Combo! Please keep your hands and feet inside the vehicle and let the rat race begin!

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The combo of free elementals and undying effects in RB Scam is so good it feels like we're scamming our opponents. Adam goes over the deck and how it works.

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Every player has their own pace of play. For those who want to speed up, there's no substitute for practice. David E. has some additional techniques to help.

The post Up to Eleven: Learning to Play Faster first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

The Regional Championship Qualifiers are now in full swing. David E. has some less mainstream advice on how to prepare for them this week.

The post All the Little Things: RCQ Prep first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

David E. explores a curious trend among Modern's top decks: they're ALL Affinity! Here's how to beat their strategy of blitzing G1 and powering through hate.

The post The Sideboard Dance: A Strategic Parallel first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

David E. goes deep on a couple new Modern decks before Streets drops, weighing the pros and cons of Tameshi combo and Cabal Coffers-powered Mono Black Control.

The post New Contenders: Pre-Capenna Deck Evaluation first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Sig shares three tips when considering speculation on the new OP announcement.

The post Driving Focus on New OP Speculation first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

This week Paul dives deep into Modern, looking at some of the staple cards players should have in their arsenal, and his approach to investing in the format.

The post Collecting for the Long Term: Modern Format Staples first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

This week Paul discusses his preparation for playing The X-Files CCG 25th-Anniversary Online Tournament, and how that preparation applies to Magic Finance.

The post The Truth is Out There: What The X-Files CCG has Taught Me about Magic Finance first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

Sig's records aren't perfect, but he has recently just passed his 500th MTG finance article--nearly ten years of writing! This week Sig reflects back on his MTG finance journey, the key decisions along the way, and what makes Magic the greatest game in the world.

The post My 500th (ish) MTG Finance Article: A Self-Reflection first appeared on Quiet Speculation.