1/02
You can't control what's on top of your deck most of the time, but the truth is much more interesting than that! Up your play for SCG Columbus this weekend!
#Fundamentals
Storm, Affinity, And The Math To Not Messing Up Free Wins
1/02
A lot of the time, explosive Modern decks can just win on the backs of their own power, but that isn't always the case! Join Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax for a look at how you can do some simple tricks at SCG Columbus to keep your wins coming!
1/02
There's another type of control in Magic that we usually don't think about: self control! Collins Mullen explains how to master the art of always playing the best form of control when you're playing tournament Magic!
12/28
As a better-late-than-never Festivus present to you all, Ross Merriam airs grievances including tournament etiquette, inefficient playing mechanics, and full-art lands. Bring the popcorn and the pitchforks!
12/28
Emma Handy finishes Modern's family tree with the unusual lands of the format, from Spire of Industry to Snow-Covered Islands, ahead of SCG Columbus!
The Importance Of Consistent Magic
12/26
Playing Magic without a plan is asking to lose. Jadine Klomparens shows the importance of making sure your plays are consistent with each other...and when it's important to change plans anyway.
Remaking Magic Methodology For 2018
12/26
With Magic approaching its 25th anniversary, much of the professional game has yet to be figured out. Ari Lax is on a quest to remake the way pros like him prepare, and today he shares his points of focus.
12/21
"Practice makes perfect." "No, perfect practice makes perfect." Sam Black brings up the platitudes only to sweep them away as he gives you no-nonsense playtesting advice!
Learning When To Blink In Magic Games
12/19
In strategic standoffs, usually the player who blinks first loses. Jadine Klomparens' latest theory examines what it means to "blink" in a game of Magic...and when it's right to do so anyway!
Scat, Cat! Why Sideboarding Out Longtusk Cub Works
12/14
Temur Energy is jam-packed with quality cards, but that doesn't mean they all have to stay in the maindeck for Game 2! Emma Handy offers a step-by-step process for deciding whether a "good" card should stay or go in a matchup.
Goals For 2018: One You Shouldn't Set, And Four You Should
12/14
So 2017 is almost in the rearview mirror. It's time to make goals for 2018. But are you setting goals that will help you get where you want to go in Magic? Brad Nelson has one goal you should avoid and four you should make!
End Step Bolt: The Quest Begins
12/12
Learning to cast removal on the opponent's end step has long been seen as a sign of growth as a Magic player. But why is this correct? Jadine Klomparens examines the thinking behind the play...and why the thinking is sometimes wrong!
How To Fix Standard: A Detailed And Surprising Format Comparison
12/12
That's a mighty bold title from the Magic Pro Tour Hall of Famer! But don't be too surprised if the game designer and leading theorist has you nodding along by the end. He just hopes Wizards of the Coast has figured all this out by now...
12/07
Emma Handy contemplates a Constructed conundrum: when does a maindeck of more than 60 cards make sense?
Limited Fundamentals: Maximizing For Your Own Preferences
12/07
Ryan Saxe discusses how to maximize drafting for your own preferences. We all have our biases. Why not put yours to work?
12/06
Math runs through every current of playing Magic, whether or not we have a formal understanding of it. But if you're having bad memories of algebra class, don't fear! Ross Merriam will have you slinging terms like "hypergeometric distribution" and "binomial coefficient" in no time!
What Sort Of Mistake Did You Make?
12/06
Learning from one's mistakes? Good. Trying to remember every mistake one makes? That only distracts from what really matters. Collins Mullen has your classification guide to mistakes and the best ways to learn from them!
Magic Individualism And Finding Your Niche
12/05
What truly sets you apart from all the other Magic players out there? Jadine Klomparens has your guide to finding your niche in Magic and cultivating the gift that could bring you success!
Notes From The Top Of The SCG Tour Leaderboard
11/30
Todd Stevens is going to finish Season Two of the SCG Tour atop the leaderboard, and it won't be particularly close! But what were the secrets behind his success? He offers a few notes for the SCG Season Two Invitational and beyond!
Action Through Inaction: When Wasting Mana Is The Right Play
11/28
"Maximize your mana use each turn" is practically a motto for tournament Magic deckbuilding and competition. But sometimes you're just helping your opponent's plan by doing so! What then? Sam Black shows how the best play sometimes is no play at all!