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Premium Deck Analysis: Slivers!

Three months ago wizards launched the Premium Deck Series with a tantalizing preview of what would become the first deck in that series. Consisting of 60 fully foiled cards, the PDS looks to be a great addition to the ever expanding MTG lineup. Since the announcement, the MTG community has ...

What’s in a Gimmick?

Magic the Gathering expansion sets always have a hook, something that separates them from every other set or at the very least their contemporary expansions. Some times this hook is merely a theme that runs throughout the block using unique mechanics and flavor. However there are times when a simple ...

A Magic the Gathering Aptitude Test

Magic, like most games, requires a certain amount of skill. How we quantify that skill in ourselves and our opponents is controversial at best and unknowable at worst. I am of the school of thought that believes magical skill is dependent upon a number of different factors. ...

Ending Jund’s Reign over the New Standard

The King of Standard - Take a look at the top 10 deck lists from the first few major tournaments since Zendikar's release and you'll find that Jund-aggro is holding half or more of those slots, finishing in first place in every one. Before you abandon all hope and join ...

Things Magic the Gathering Online Could Do Better

The idea of playing Magic the Gathering on the internet with friends and strangers is a wonderful concept. For seven years we've been able to do just that and for the most part, it's been a pleasant experience. But even the most ardent MTGO aficionados would admit that ...

Next on Maury: Blue vs Green

Blue and Green just don't get along. It has been that way for as long as any of us can remember, or at the very least about 17 years. This hatred has long bled outside the lines of each card and passed on to the players themselves. Check out the ...