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Constructed Criticism 217: Week One Reactions Rivals of Ixalan Standard

Spencer Howland
January 25, 2018
Constructed Criticism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnleIZdvIAQ This week on Constructed Criticism Spencer is back to talk with Michael about their first impressions of Rivals of Ixalan and this new standard format. Follow M... Read More...

Pauper Ponderings: Dusk Legion Aristocrats

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This week on Pauper Ponderings we're diving into the tribes of Ixalan! First on the docket, the Dusk Legion Vampires. Using new cards like Dusk Legion Zealot and Martyr of Dusk to fuel sacrifice engines like Bl... Read More...

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January 23, 2018
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The votes are in! "Swordfish" aims to cut down the competition in Legacy. Swordfish: by Nikachu Lands2 x Cavern of Souls2 x Flooded Strand3 x Island (335)2 x Misty Rainforest3 x Mutavault1 x Polluted Delta1 x Scalding Tarn4 x Tundra2 x Wanderwine H... Read More...

Modern Musings: Bannings and Predicting the future of Modern

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January 22, 2018
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Hey everyone! Welcome to another Modern Musings! This week we are going to be talking about Monday's bombshell announcement and how it might impact Modern, despite the fact that Standard was the only format the... Read More...

The Metaworker – EDH on the Road

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This week on Limited Time Only. Spencer is out sick so Mason joins Danny to talk about the top Uncommons in Rivals of Ixalan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXgqE5ItYp0& Follow Spencer on Twitter at: @Spencer13H Follow Danny on Twitter at: @djcathr... Read More...

Constructed Criticism 216: Your Opponents Turn

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Jester’s ReCap 12: Democracy in Action, Judge Attacks, Bans

Blake Treleaven
January 16, 2018
Jester's reCap
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Hello again Magic Community, It's time a for another Jester's ReCap, the article where I break down all things happening with Magic from memory, for folks who are only sort of paying attention. I like to kee... Read More...
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