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Channel Nikachu: Cocofolk in Modern

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Channel Nikachu
Well, in his final piece of his series on splashes, Nikachu adds green to his Merfolk list and enlists the help of one of the best cards in the history of Standard. Collected Company! Follow along as he tries t... Read More...

Modern Musings: GP Vegas and the Modern Metagame

Michael Shapiro
May 21, 2017
Modern Musings
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Welcome to another Modern Musings, this week we are going to do something a bit different and talk about the current modern meta-game with respect to the field of decks most likely to pop up at the modern porti... Read More...

Life Begins at 20: Inside the Cube Episode 4 Burn

Mark Reddaway
May 19, 2017
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One of the tried and true archetypes of cube, burn. But, but how do you draft it properly? Is it just the same as a Red Aggro Deck? What picks do I prioritize? Mark answers these questions and more, this week on Life Begins at 20! https://www.youtube.com/wa... Read More...

Pauper Ponderings: Flashback!

Austen Hoey
May 18, 2017
Pauper Ponderings
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Well guys, my current studio is getting a major overhaul, which means I am without a spot to record. Don't worry I'll be back next week with an all new episode. This week though, I'd like to go back and remi... Read More...

The Metaworker: Aspirational Deckbuilding

James LaPage
May 16, 2017
The Metaworker
Today, I’d like to tackle a deckbuilding topic that’s going to be super relevant for the cEDH community but is really more of a thought experiment for the larger EDH community. Today, we’re going to talk about ... Read More...

The Limited Train: Amonkhet Draft #1

Joey Hayes
May 16, 2017
The Limited Train
The other Limited expert here at The Mana Base tries out an Amonkhet Draft. How will Joey navigate this skill-testing format? You'll have to watch to find out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLa6ie3qokU&list=PL2RhM0cFdya1Rie5t_dzVnGEtS7pPNp0x... Read More...

The Oracle: Amonkhet Draft #4

Etienne Busson
May 16, 2017
The Oracle
In his 4th draft for The Mana Base, The Oracle continues his progression through this intricate limited format. So follow along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDbPSYZ-nX0&list=PL2RhM0cFdya3bgwcEBchfoFF9kgS... Read More...

Rants of Valakut: A Flash in the Pan

Ben Iverach-Brereton
May 15, 2017
Rants of Valakut
Of all the cool cards in Amonkhet the one that I'm really excited about is a common 3/2 with flash. For some reason Pouncing Cheetah has captured my imagination and won't let it go. What's worse is t... Read More...

Life Begins at 20: Inside the Cube 3

Mark Reddaway
May 15, 2017
Life Begins at 20
In Episode 3 of Inside the Cube, Mark from Life Begins at 20 breaks down the Reanimator Strategy in Cube, how to integrate it into your own cube, and how to build it once it's in. Also, how to properly prioritize pick order to build the best reanimator deck po... Read More...

Modern Musings: Forgotten Eldrazi Archetypes

Michael Shapiro
May 15, 2017
Modern Musings
Welcome to Modern Musings, this week we are going to explore two different archetypes of eldrazi.  The first is an archetype that saw quite a bit of play when the new wave of eldrazi were released in Battle for... Read More...
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