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The Metaworker: EDHREC and Evaluating Staples as “Auto-Includes”

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Note:  I am approaching this article from the perspective of a casual deckbuilder, meaning I'm focusing on function and flavour more than I'm focusing on win percentage. These concepts are a little different in... Read More...

Rant of Valakut: What Might Have Been

Ben Iverach-Brereton
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Rants of Valakut
With the early leak of Ixalan spoilers, I had to wonder: is it better to know what is in the next set or to wait until it comes out to be surprised? This hasn't been the first time cards have been rev... Read More...

Constructed Criticism: Episode 200

Spencer Howland
September 5, 2017
Constructed Criticism
This marks a special occasion for the Constructed Criticism boys, as it's episode number 200! No real theme just a celebration of everything CC! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNJWXxUqnZg Twitter @CCMTG Spencer: @spencer13h Danny: @djcathro Mic... Read More...

Modern Musings: Ixalan Spoilers & New Planeswalker Rule

Michael Shapiro
September 3, 2017
Modern Musings
Hey everyone, It's spoiler season again, and that means it's time to dig into some juicy spoilers.  Today I'm going to be reviewing some of the cards could see play in modern spoiled so far and talk about how I... Read More...

The Metaworker – Ixalan and Returning Set Mechanics

James LaPage
August 30, 2017
The Metaworker
In just about every set, we get a mix of new and returning mechanics. Mechanics are things such as keywords, keyword actions, and ability words that are used on multiple cards. When sets are designed, you'll of... Read More...

Constructed Criticism: Episode 199 Standard Mega Rankings

Spencer Howland
August 29, 2017
Constructed Criticism
This week on Constructed Criticism, Spencer and Danny discuss Standard and give you their definitive rankings! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ouhf0cIUSQ Twitter @CCMTG Spencer: @spencer13h Danny:@djcathro Join our Facebook group at: https://ww... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Modern Merfolk

Nikachu
August 29, 2017
Channel Nikachu
Nikachu is back in Modern get the leg up on your next Modern event! Merfolk by Nikachu 4 x AEther Vial4 x Cursecatcher2 x Smuggler's Copter4 x Silvergill Adept4 x Spreading Seas3 x Harbinger of the Tides4... Read More...

Jester’s ReCap: This week in Magic, Treasure and Jokes

Blake Treleaven
August 29, 2017
Jester's reCap
Hello again Magic fans, The ongoing experiment continues, as I do my best every couple of weeks to give you an update on what's going on in the greater Magic Multiverse without resorting to such unseemly tac... Read More...

Cubism: Commander 2017 Review

Aaron Paquette
August 28, 2017
Cubism
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The Cubism boys are back and they are reviewing the Commander 2017 product, what cards from this exciting release will you be adding to your cube? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5g233oYAGU Watch more Cubism here!... Read More...

Modern Musings: The Hyperbolic Time Chamber

Michael Shapiro
August 27, 2017
Modern Musings
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Yes folks, it's finally time time for Training Grounds!  This week on modern musings I'll be unveiling what I think could be a competitively viable archetype as the deck has a multitude of combos and synergies ... Read More...
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