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Intellectual Offering — Tymna and Sidar
It’s that time again. This week on Intellectual Offering we are going back to IO's roots and examining a deck on a card-for-card basis. Ok, that’s a small lie. This week we examine a couple of decks that are all actually one. This week I’m looking at [card]Tymna the Weaver[/card] and [card]Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa[/card], […]
Partner Focus — Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
[card]Reyhan, Last of the Abzan[/card] is one lonely (and angry) warrior khan. As her comrades die around her, she rallies strength from their sacrifice and inspires the rest of the troops under her command. That inspiration is a fluid that flows from the fallen to the survivors in her presence. Whenever a creature you control […]
Commander Showdown — Karador vs Meren
Blast from the Past Commander Anthology comes out this Friday, inviting us all to enjoy some of our old favorites from past Commander products, such as [card]Kaalia of the Vast[/card] and [card]Derevi, Empyrial Tactician[/card]. The Anthology deck I'd like to spend some time on is Plunder the Graves, featuring [card]Meren of Clan Nel Toth[/card]. Before Commander […]
60 to 100 — Creatures in the Toolbox
Welcome everyone! Today we are trying something a little different. As you know, my previous series about the Singleton Guild Wheel wrapped up a couple weeks ago. With that completed, we are now moving on to a fresh mindset for my articles moving forward. The Guild Wheel was a known quantity for us, it wasn't […]
There is a Better Version.dec
The number of times I've built a Commander deck, sleeved it up and brought it to Magic night, ready to drop it on some unsuspecting friends/foes only to have someone remark about my awesome deck, “You know there's a better version of X” or “Why don't you just run X instead?” is TOO DAMN HIGH. […]
Combo Corner - Reveillark and Karmic Guide
Hello, I’m Patrick, and I’m a combo addict. I know what you’re thinking; how can someone like me, who has been playing Magic: The Gathering for over 15 years, be so single-minded in his want to brew only the jankiest of combos? I wish I had an answer for you, but I do know how […]
Competitive Nature — Karador, Ghost Chieftain
Hi everyone! My name is Neil DeMarco (yes, THAT Neil DeMarco). What's that? You haven't heard of me? Well, are you in for a treat! I’ve been playing Magic: The Gathering since the original Innistrad block and kept playing mostly on the local level. Now that we're fast friends, I'll let you in on a secret; I’m a competitive person, and Magic […]