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Magic the Gathering Author: Terry Soh
Feature Article – A New Solar Flare for Standard
by Terry Soh
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StarCityGames.com 10K Open - Los Angeles Wednesday, December 23rd - With Standard currently lacking proven Control options, Terry Soh brings us an exciting strategy based on an old favorite: Solar Flare. The deck has a proven track record in a $5000 Standard Open tournament, but will it cut it against the existing metagame powerhouses? Read on to find out!
About Terry Soh: Terry placed 7th at GP Hong Kong, 2nd at GP Singapore, 6th at Worlds 2004, 3rd at Pro Tour Nagoya and won the 2005 Magic Invitational. He also made the Top 8 at Worlds 2009.
Magic the Gathering Author: Gerard Fabiano
Feature Article – Examining Jund, and Zendikar Sealed Tips
by Gerard Fabiano
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StarCityGames.com 10K Open - Los Angeles Wednesday, December 23rd - Fan Favorite Gerard Fabiano brings us an article on the strongest deck in the format: the all-conquering Jund. He investigates a few overlooked tactics and strategies for Jund development, before moving on to some Zendikar Sealed tips!
About Gerard Fabiano: Gerard Fabiano is a Pro Tour mainstay with a number of high-profile finishes under his belt, and he's been on the Gravy Train since 2001. He made Top 4 of Pro Tour: Boston, and has placed in three Grand Prix Top 8s. Above all this, he is a fine ambassador for the game, and his anecdotes are stuff of legend.
Magic the Gathering Author: Olivier Ruel
Drafting With Olivier - Zendikar #23
by Olivier Ruel
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StarCityGames.com 10K Open - Los Angeles Wednesday, December 23rd - Hall of Famer Olivier Ruel takes us through an 8-4 draft queue on Magic Online. He shares some comprehensive thoughts about both the picks and the games, and talks us through each step of the way! If you're looking to improve your Limited game, this is the article series for you!
About Olivier Ruel: Pro Tour mainstay Olivier Ruel's outstanding career includes five Pro Tour Top 8s, numerous Grand Prix Top 8s (including the recent victory at Grand Prix: Brighton), and induction in the Magic Hall of Fame class of 2008.
Magic the Gathering Author: Sam Black
Black Magic – A 2009 Magic Retrospective
by Sam Black
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StarCityGames.com 10K Open - Los Angeles Tuesday, December 22nd - In today’s edition of Black Magic, Sam looks back at a milestone year for his own personal Magic progression. He discusses a number of his high-profile tournament performances, both good and bad, and shares the lessons he’s learned along the way.
About Sam Black: Sam Black was a member of Team USA 2008, taking home the Team World Championship crown in Memphis. He also finished 27th at PT: Kyoto, and recently placed in the Top 8 of Grand Prix: Barcelona.
Magic the Gathering Author: Kyle Sanchez
Down And Dirty - The Top 10 Decks of 2009
by Kyle Sanchez
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StarCityGames.com 10K Open - Los Angeles Tuesday, December 22nd - Kyle looks back at the Constructed decks we’ve loved and lost this past year, highlighting his personal choices for the Top 10 Decks of 2009. From Faeries to Jund, from Naya to Colfenor’s Plans, they’re all here. What deck will stand astride the rest at the top of the Constructed heap? Read on to find out!
About Kyle Sanchez: Kyle is a consistent mainstay at American Grand Prix tournaments, making money at the past five out of seven attempts in both Constructed and Limited formats. He also earned a Top 64 finish at Pro Tour: Kobe.
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