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How to Put Your Team in a Winning Position

David Rood
June 6, 2018
Standard
With the upcoming RPTQ a lot of people who rarely play team events are going to find themselves suddenly thrust into a team environment, and I thought I would take a minute to try to help you navigate that mine... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk without Cursecatcher!

Nikachu
June 6, 2018
Channel Nikachu
Cursecatcher is out, Spell Pierce is in! Land1 x Cavern of Souls10 x Island (98)1 x Minamo, School at Water's Edge4 x Mutavault1 x Oboro, Palace in the Clouds3 x Wanderwine Hub Creature4 x Silvergil... Read More...

Constructed Criticism 234: Pro Tour Standard Deep Dive

Spencer Howland
June 5, 2018
Constructed Criticism, Spencer Howland, Standard
https://youtu.be/oH_iUXyhrEs This week Matt returns to the show as a permanent host to talk about Standard and the Pro Tour. Follow Michael on Twitter at: @MagicMikeMTG Follow Mason on Twitter at: @MasonEClark Follow Spencer on Twitter at: @Spencer13H ... Read More...

Jester’s ReCap 21: M19 Spoilers Begin, GDS 3 Continues, Dominaria’s Story Concludes

Blake Treleaven
June 5, 2018
Jester's reCap
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Hello again Magic Community, Welcome back to the Jester's ReCap, that thing I do because screaming opinions about Magic into the dark void of the night tends to piss off the neighbours. Plus, my voice breaks... Read More...

Rant of Valakut: Circus World

Ben Iverach-Brereton
June 4, 2018
Rants of Valakut
Recently, Mark Rosewater posted the rules for the second design challenge of the Great Designer Search, their contest to choose the next member of R&D. Obviously I am not part of the top 8, nor wa... Read More...

Limited Time Only 90: Pro Tour Preparation

Spencer Howland
June 2, 2018
Limited Time Only, Spencer Howland
https://youtu.be/houwOIJwUzQ This week on Limited Time Only Danny says goodbye to Spencer as a co-host as he starts trying out some new co-hosts. Drew is first up to talk with Danny about his preparation for the PT. Follow Spencer on Twitter at: @Spencer... Read More...

Pauper Ponderings: Cascade Aggro

Austen Hoey
May 31, 2018
Pauper Ponderings
This week on Pauper Ponderings, we're playing a deck made famous by the SCG VS videos. Cascade Aggro. Using the powerful multicolour "Blades" from Alara Reborn, we'relooking to overpower the opponents ASAP. ... Read More...

Constructed Criticism 233: Pro Tour Preparation

Spencer Howland
May 29, 2018
Constructed Criticism, Spencer Howland
https://youtu.be/X24jRNT9Ow4 This week on Constructed Criticism Mason fills in for Spencer as he and Michael talk about pro tour preparation and the standard format. Follow Michael on Twitter at: @MagicMi... Read More...

Modern Musings: Decks to Play for GP Vegas

Michael Shapiro
May 28, 2018
Modern Musings
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Hey everyone! Welcome to another Modern Musings!  Today we are going to talk about what decks I think you should play walking into the Modern portion of GP Vegas. The State of Modern Modern has seen some pretty significant changes over the past year.  We've ... Read More...

Cubism: Rivals of Ixalan – 3 Months Later

Aaron Paquette
May 27, 2018
Cubism
Aaron and Drew are back re-evaluating Rivals after the fact, talking about the winners and losers from Rivals now that all that new card smell has worn off. How many Rivals cards did you add to your cube? ht... Read More...
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