Wednesday, April 2nd – One Deck. Five Events. Over Thirty-Three Thousand Words. John. Friggin. Rizzo.
…It ate the living hell out of his ‘yard, and prevented his combo from ever coming online. Hulk is still…
…Merieke Ri Berit Living Death should definitely be Replenish, but I didn't have any on hand. I felt bad…
Wednesday, April 30th – Shadowmoor is here, and the world has gone Hybrid Crazy! Of course, the descent into craziness isn’t so far for some… and for John Friggin’ Rizzo, it’s not even a spin around the block! Today, he shares his prerelease experience in his own unique and opinionated fashion. As usual with JFR… buyer beware!
…Please know that if you ever hear of a c-store beating death, it was probably me who hamburgered some…
…Filth<br> Rat's Feast<br> Grave Consequences<br> Death Wish<br> Cabal Therapy<br> Morality Shift Red Fledgling Dragon…
Tuesday, April 27th – After taking a week off of EDH League for visiting family, I was once again ready to dive into slinging the 100 card decks. Although I’ll play Kenny’s contest-winning deck a few more times in the league, it felt like it had been such a long time since I had played Kresh, I was itching to trot it out.
…Casts Living Death as a Wrath. He gets back Kitchen Finks and that’s all that ends up in play…
Creature deck enthusiast Bennie Smith is excited to brew for Standard with Avacyn Restored! Check out a few of the ideas he’s come up with so far, and if one catches your eye try it out at SCG Open Series: Providence.
…to the problems at hand, and you’re often living or dying off the top of your deck. Playing a…
…In the past, this has been a death sentence—they haven't been allowed to continue in the tournament without…
…In fact, one set of hedrons before you seems to have taken on living form—and moves to destroy you…
Bennie Smith recounts his recent Standard exploits by looking at the many flavors of Hangarback Walker decks he’s tried out recently, and he looks forward to Battle for Zendikar Standard by starting to draft new decks off of the few spoiled cards seen so far!
…ish) • Ghave, Guru of Spores (Melira Combo) • Glissa Sunseeker (death to artifacts!) • Glissa, the Traitor (undying artifacts!) • Grimgrin, Corpse-Born…
Last month’s Commander Celebration at #GPAtlanta was one of the most fun events of the year! Sheldon was kind enough to document a featured Commander pod and share the craziness that resulted!
…to cast a noncreature spell (like a big, fat Living Death, Genesis Wave, or the Decree of Pain in my…
Get your Reanimation on this Friday at FNM with one of the two graveyard-based decks that Matt has for you today!
…Creeping Renaissance, Living Death, Patriarch’s Bidding, Open the Vaults; each has made it into some brew tucked away in…
Battlebond may officially be for Two-Headed Giant, but Bennie isn’t fooled! Today he explores the set’s incredible potential for Commander!
…ish) • Ghave, Guru of Spores (Melira Combo) • Glissa Sunseeker (death to artifacts!) • Glissa, the Traitor (undying artifacts!) • Grimgrin, Corpse-Born…
Bennie takes a break from his legendary musings to focus on the upcoming Standard format! He shares some new lists with you to get your creative juices flowing for KTK!
…ish) • Ghave, Guru of Spores (Melira Combo) • Glissa Sunseeker (death to artifacts!) • Glissa, the Traitor (undying artifacts!) • Grimgrin, Corpse-Born…
Bennie Smith talks about what he learned from watching Pro Tour Magic 2015, what the upcoming fall set has in store, and even shares a Modern list he’s been working on! Plus, he gives a fun list you could try at #SCGNY!
…ish) • Ghave, Guru of Spores (Melira Combo) • Glissa Sunseeker (death to artifacts!) • Glissa, the Traitor (undying artifacts!) • Grimgrin, Corpse-Born…
While the field at SCG Dallas boasted a large number of Stoneforge Mystic decks, none of them took home the trophy. So what’s next for the powerful Artificer? Kevin Jones thinks he has the answer!
…Manriki-Gusari is almost exclusively for the mirror but is also<br> valuable against Death and Taxes type decks that…
…No, Magic was a living, breathing game and the sets had to convey a sense of continuity. Flavor would take…
It’s summer time for the majority of the world, and with Tenth Edition out and some of the most prominent Nationals wrapped up, most players are taking time hammering out the new Standard format or getting their Tenth Edition Limited on. Tenth Edition is a fine set to draft with, but it’s a little too straightforward for some. Box Draft is a fine way to break the tedium. It’s a great way to spend some time without dropping a ton of cash.
…I once made a draft box for a Canadian couple living in Osaka who wanted to have a new game…
Wednesday, August 20th – When was the last time you could have a gross amount of fun playing a tournament-quality deck that relies on a sorcery that costs a brazillion mana, but leaves you with more creatures and your opponent with little to no chance of recovering? Okay, which of you smart-alecks said “with Tooth and Nail in Mirrodin block?” Dave never got into Tooth and Nail, but he is enjoying Warp World – and you can too!
…When they first came out and were impossible to find, I was still living in Germany, and there was no…
…kinds of decks such as Survival of the Fittest / Living Death decks. So despite the immense power of Cursed Scroll…
What beats the U/W Flash deck that’s so popular in Standard right now? Bennie’s cooked up a tribal deck answer with Cavern of Souls that he can’t wait to try out at Friday Night Magic tonight.
…Commander decks currently on hiatus: - Yeva, Nature’s Herald (living at instant speed) - Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis (evil and Spike…
Bennie gushes about the possibilities of Strionic Resonator in Commander and recommends you start picking up copies of it sooner rather than later!
…Commander decks currently on hiatus: - Yeva, Nature’s Herald (living at instant speed) - Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis (evil and Spike…
Finance analyst Chas Andres is at his most comfortable out on a limb, and today is no exception! We’re hours away from kicking off Magic’s new year! What’s it going to look like?
…A lot of ink has been spilled on this point, much of it concluding with the so-called ‘death’ of…
…Aaron figured the guy needed to have a Cloudchaser eagle \*and\* a Dregs of Sorrow or a Living Death to…
…you are officially already well behind the curve and living in a hole. Regardless, the DS allows you to sit…
Sweet relief at last, a card from Torment may actually make its way into The Deck!
…I got suggestions for Living Death, Twilight’s Call and Replenish on Beyond Dominia. Heck, Onur Tugcu (from Turkey) a…
Sam Black documents the wonderful and often surreal experience of playing in the most exclusive Magic tournament in the world! From the games to the environment, Sam tells all!
…My next round was against Jacob Wilson who had an 18 land W/B aggro deck with Death Grasp and…
So. Fires is a good deck. So. Everyone is going to play it at Regionals. Not to be crass, but I doubt it. I think.
…it beats the ever-living snot out of Fires. Unless Fires gets the God Draw of course. Then it only…
Hello! I hope you all had a fond week of happiness and joy since the last article. Today I am going to continue the theme I began last week when I discussed a Highlander Five-Color deck named The Essentials. The goal of The Essentials deck is to demonstrate the top cards in the format while also serving as an actual deck.
…Willbender is the fifth and final morph creature in the deck (Akroma Jr, Bane of the Living, Nantuko Vigilante, and…
…With a few exceptions, incarnations in Magic are the living embodiments of an emotion or characteristic represented by creatures that…
…Skullclamp Skullclamp is a great card, but it’s at its best in a deck with other death payoffs. I…
…for a living room full of preteens. So I was never a casual player, and in fact, didn't understand…
…Bonehoard Scytheclaw I thought that a living weapon equipment would be valuable as it would immediately qualify for being an…
All of War of the Spark has been revealed, and Chas Andres is ready to make his final judgments before the Prerelease! What will rise, what will fall, and what about War of the Spark Mythic Edition?
…Scapeshift Crucible of Worlds Death Baron Moving on to the week’s movers and shakers, most of the Magic community…
…don’t get to see played anywhere else, like Living Death and Decree of Pain. How much fun is it…
…I don't remember.” “With a memory like that, you should write tournament reports for a living.” Aaron is playing…
…I then play Living Death. Those four legendary creatures jump into play, and the Legend Rule puts then all into…
Gerry has been doing his research, and he’s found four decks to be definitely good, with a ton of lists with massive amounts of potential. Let’s take a looksee and find a good choice for SCG Open: Cincinnati in a few weeks!
…Quest for the Holy Relic kind of keeps to the WW theme, but sadly living weapons don’t interact well…
Commander Celebration is coming to Grand Prix Atlanta! Bennie Smith combines Commander excitement with Battle for Zendikar hype in today’s insane land-loving decklist!
…ish) • Ghave, Guru of Spores (Melira Combo) • Glissa Sunseeker (death to artifacts!) • Glissa, the Traitor (undying artifacts!) • Grimgrin, Corpse-Born…
…again, there are exceptions such as Recurring Nightmare, Replenish, Living Death or Regrowth and more cards are being made that…
Brought to you by the Committee Hastening Everyone's Ash-causing Play (CHEAP), which wishes to thank R&D for all the really cheesy burn in Destiny.
…Useless You're counting on a creature living and then dying at the right time. This is a big issue…
Teddy Card Game returns with a comprehensive breakdown of a as-yet unheralded Standard deck. In his last article, he invited his readers to vote for the weapon of choice… and the ninjas won out. Ninja Stompy gets the Knutson treatment, and he also shares his thoughts on Team Standard. Plus, more of the random Knutson nonsense we all know and love…
…If forced, I’d probably choose death, but that’s a close one. Hoaen’s sideboard is brilliant, and Richie…
Wizards of the Coast are currently searching for a new designer. They’re holding a competition, in which the winner earns the right to an intern position at the Magic Mothership. Paul, along with countless others, longed for a shot at the big time… today, he shares his design questionnaire answers with candor and humor. An off-beat article, but one that should inspire debate.
…The worst part is, with the death of Selesnya came the death of a really cool mechanic, in Convoke. Guardians…
As cool as Uril has been, it may be time to move on. How cool is it to get free Time Stretches? Free Treasure Cruises? Free Warp Worlds? Free everything! Check out Bennie’s latest!
…ish) • Ghave, Guru of Spores (Melira Combo) • Glissa Sunseeker (death to artifacts!) • Glissa, the Traitor (undying artifacts!) • Grimgrin, Corpse-Born…
Sheldon Menery has a lot to say about Zendikar Rising for Commander. Get his Top 3 picks, his letter grades, and his overall thoughts on the new set.
…I suspect this will go into any number of decks that feature Living Death. Top 3: - Moraug, Fury of Akoum…
Having successfully decimated Extended once before, the mighty JFR is on the prowl for a second superstar creation. Today, he talks us through the genesis of his Big Mana Rock deck, in his usual inimitable style. Strap yourself in, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride…
…One could compare that to the speed of death that is Gaea’s Might Get Domain And Face You. One…
Monday, January 17th – Finding Extended stale? Well Gavin is here to show you that it’s not. Extended is a brewer’s paradise, and he has forty never-before-seen decklists to get you started.
…Maybe it’s because I have the gorgeous artwork for Time<br> Sieve hanging up in my living room. Either…
…For at any moment something could shift and a reaction that is a moment too late, spells death. When Akiri…
…and finishing up with the green cards.
…And the Life half of Life/Death turns all of your lands into 1/1 creatures. Animate Land turns a…
What cards do control mages hate to play against the most? Shaheen highlights the top ten cards that have caused the most problems for control recently. See if you should play control this weekend at SCG Open Series: Columbus.
…A card that I am scared to death of currently is Zealous Conscripts. It is not cheap and it doesn…
I may not use Chimeric Staff in every tourney I play in while it’s Standard legal. In fact, I’m sure that I won’t. However, if I want to build a deck with that card in it, I know that I have it. I only chase those cards that I think I’ll use, though. As I’ve stated many times before, if it’s not a card you think you’ll use – whether it’s because of the card’s color, the card’s type, or the kind of deck in which it would have to be used – then it’s not a staple for you.
…Sengir Nosferatu – Sudden Death and not much else stops this guy. Well, okay, Wrath of God and Damnation. Still, he…