In the year 2000, I took a break from Magic: the Gathering that lasted until the fall of 2019. Since my return, I’ve been in a frenzy trying to catch up on all that I missed. With the content below, you can follow along as I learn everything I can about this game. I hope you’ll learn something, too.
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Kefnet the Mindful Voltron: Budget Commander Deck Tech and Upgrade Path
Kefnet the Mindful is surprisingly effective in the command zone for a mono blue equipment/”Voltron” Commander deck. Likewise, mono blue is a surprisingly effective color for an equipment Voltron strategy with Kefnet the Mindful as the Commander.
The Locust God: Budget Commander Deck Tech and Upgrade Paths
One of the most powerful things to do in a game of Magic: the Gathering, particularly in Commander, is drawing a bunch of cards. One of the most fun things to do in a game of Magic, in any format, is making a bunch of tokens. Building a deck with The Locust God as the…
Tatyova, Benthic Druid: Budget Commander Deck Tech and Upgrade Paths
Pray for the flood.
Winners and Losers from Magic: the Gathering Modern B&R Update July 13, 2020
Arcum’s Astrolabe is banned in Modern, and the Modern Horizons common leaves behind a glaring hole, roughly the size of the cave in which Arcum stored that astrolabe. Even a cursory look outside the cave will reveal a number of cards and archetypes that will both benefit from and be hurt by the banning.
Modern Discord League with Grixis Death’s Shadow, Part 2
For a second time, I attempt to not embarrass myself piloting Grixis Death’s Shadow. This time, I’m taking matters into my own hands with a unique list.
Grixis Death’s Shadow Needs a Makeover to Remain a Viable Modern Deck
Some old pieces remain, but a lot of new faces are making an appearance in my new-look Grixis Death’s Shadow.
Modern Discord League with Mono Red Prowess
I’ve made a few changes to my Mono Red Prowess deck over the past few months, so now seems like a good time to give it a run through a Modern league!
Modern Discord League with Grixis Death’s Shadow
There are ways to cure your itch for Magic: the Gathering, even while in quarantine. In my effort to keep playing the game I love, I joined a Modern league via Discord. The games are played via webcam or cell phone pointed at your play mat, using a service such as Google Hangouts or Zoom…
Mono Red Prowess: A Beginner’s Guide to the Fastest Deck in Modern MTG
Ever wanted to swing with a 19/2 with first strike and trample on turn 3? That’s just one of the best-case scenarios for a goldfish with Mono Red Prowess. As a color, red is known for its speed and aggressive style of play. Prowess decks take these philosophies to their extreme by combining two key…
Mono Red Prowess: Modern Tournament Report
Mono Red Prowess has the potential to be the fastest fair deck in the Modern format. “Potential” is just a nice word for what might be—or in my case on Saturday, what could have been—if everything goes your way.
How to Build a Sideboard for Your Meta in Magic: the Gathering
Your sideboard is just as important as your main deck—sometimes even more so.
MTG Frenzy 