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The Metaworker – Hour of Devastation Technology

James LaPage
July 5, 2017
The Metaworker
At the end of my last article (Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor) I asked people to hit me up with stories of their playgroup evolution. These are some of my favourites! My main meta these days is literally a ... Read More...

The Oracle: Vintage Cube Draft #1

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This week on The Oracle, with Hour of Devastation right around the corner, The Oracle tries his hand at a Vintage cube. Watch our resident limited expert tackle this exciting and powerful format. Draft ht... Read More...

Constructed Criticism: Episode 192 How to Pick the Removal you Play

Spencer Howland
July 4, 2017
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What thought process' go into choosing your decks removal spells? Spencer and Mike discuss that, this week on Constructed Criticism. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEbWCUJwYOo Twitter @CCMTG Spencer: @spencer13h Michael: @magicmikemtg Join our Fa... Read More...

Modern Musings: Hour of Devastation Cards of Interest

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July 2, 2017
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Hey everyone, welcome to another Modern Musings, this week I'm going to take a look at all the juicy cards that Hour of Devastation has to offer modern.  Then after I've gone through all the cards, I'm going to... Read More...

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Aaron and Drew discuss the newest Hour of Devastation spoilers and determine where or not they are worth trying in cube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CobB4fm7zZw... Read More...

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Constructed Criticism: Episode 191 Solution Driven Thinking

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This week on Constructed Criticism, newly minted Silver Pro Mike and Spencer discuss how Solution Driven Thinking can aid you in becoming a better Magic Player! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COPgVFR0s74 ... Read More...

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Jim LaPage: Origins Early in my EDH career, my all-star deck lineup consisted of Aurelia the Warleader (double combat), Kresh, the Bloodbraided (double +1/+1 counters), and Vorel of the Hull Clade (double... everything). Despite being able to double... Read More...

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Nikachu
June 27, 2017
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Get up to date with everything Merfolk post GP Vegas. If you are standing by your fishy friends like Nikachu is be sure to check out this new series by the Merfolk Master! Modern Merfolk by Nikachu 4 ... Read More...
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