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Rant of Valakut: Rupture the Spire, part 3

Ben Iverach-Brereton
October 26, 2020
Rants of Valakut
Rupture the Spire is a single-player deck-building game inspired by the video game Slay the Spire. Check out part 1 and part 2 if you haven't read them yet! Same Word, Different Meaning Today we're divi... Read More...

Rant of Valakut: Rupture the Spire, part 2

Ben Iverach-Brereton
October 12, 2020
Rants of Valakut
The Game So Far In my last article  I outlined the general plan for "Rupture the Spire": - It's a single-player deck-building game based on Slay the Spire. - You use Magic cards for everything. - Your dec... Read More...

Rant of Valakut: Rupture the Spire, part 1

Ben Iverach-Brereton
September 28, 2020
Rants of Valakut
Slay the Spire is a deck building roguelike video game where you battle a series of monsters to ascend a strange tower. The cards you play will help deal damage to the monsters and shield you from harm. You beg... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 199: Commander Legends Predictions and Desires

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August 29, 2020
Commander Cookout
Hello and welcome to another very special episode of Commander Cookout Podcast! Today on CCOPodcast, the boys predict what we might see with the upcoming Commander Legends release, in November. Come find out... Read More...

Commander ad Populum Ep 60 – vEDH and Community Deck Suggestions

Ryan Peneff
May 27, 2020
Commander ad Populum
Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. For this week's Community section, I want to know: what's been keeping everyo... Read More...

Commander ad Populum Ep 58 – Stay Present While Looking Ahead

Ryan Peneff
May 20, 2020
Commander ad Populum
Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. In this week's Community section I touch on both the importance of living in ... Read More...

MTG Jeff: Niv’s Titans – 5-Color Lazav Combo in THB Standard

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February 12, 2020
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Here is a fun deck. It started with the idea of synergy with Lazav and the two Titans, Uro and Kroxa. That combo requires a 4-color deck. I figured, might as well add one more color for some extra card draw wit... Read More...

MTG Jeff: Yarok Deep-Dwelling – Sultai Thassa & Yarok Deck in THB Standard

MTG JEFF
February 5, 2020
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This deck is brought to you by popular request. I don't think I've posted a video since this set came out without someone requesting me to do a Yarok/Thassa deck. Well, here it is. And it is just as fun as I ho... Read More...

MTG Jeff: Izzet Dalakos Equipment Deck

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January 24, 2020
Decklists, Fusion Gaming, Historic, MTG Arena, MTG Jeff
Adding haste and flying to any equipment you own is surprisingly powerful. This deck has some major weaknesses, but if you are looking for a really fun-to-play, janky deck then you should try this one out. I ho... Read More...

MTG Jeff: Palukranos & the Hydras – Sultai Hydra Tribal Deck in Theros Beyond Death Standard

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January 17, 2020
Decklists, Fusion Gaming, MTG Arena, MTG Jeff, Standard
Hydras are one of my favorite tribes in Magic: the Gathering. I just love casting massive X spells, and that's basically what hydras do. If you love hydras as much as I do then take a peek at this decklist and ... Read More...
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