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…2.5 Shock is not the most reliable removal spell in the world but this one comes with some combat…

Tuesday, September 23rd – In this entertaining tournament report, Paul Cheon takes us through his recent jaunt to Italy for Eurovino 3 and Grand Prix: Rimini. He placed well at both events, and brings us a thrilling play-by-play for the GP. There’s also a handful of road-trip stories, tales that draw back the veil to reveal secrets of top-level tournament preparation. [Editor’s Note – Ben Bleiweiss appears on Friday with his customary “Financial Value” article for Shards of Alara… watch this space!]

…My opponent was in shock at the sequence of plays that occurred, and actually did not sign the results slip…

Last week, Flores Friday made way for the return of Zvi Mowshowitz. In this Michaelj Monday, Flores presents a bold new framework to redefining and understanding Magic theory. Is everything we’ve read and learned to this point wrong? It’s not the Grand Unified Theory of Magic: The Gathering, but it’s the closest thing we’ve got.

…Remand is a poor answer to Shock or Lightning Helix, and Rewind is a dangerous response if the opponent has…

…Owen Turtenwald <br> *Owen Turtenwald - Player of the Month* To the shock of exactly no one, the Player of the…

…Depending on the matchup, he can easily pivot around, allowing for boardstate management with his self-enabled end step shock…

…Fire is imminent and all the figures can do is freeze in shock and terror, waiting for the inevitable. How…

Toolbox. Toolbox. TOOLBOX! My God, he’s right. Anyway, the usual bacchanalia of photos, random comments, and Rizzo-patented plays.

…I could see the utter shock on his face when he realized that someone was still playing with such a…

…tough and unafraid they were, still others seemed in shock, unable to feel at all. Cilissa knew the looks on…

…Dominaria?” “No! I wasn't—are you certain?” The shock and the rush of relief made her heart pound. Ajani…

…Her hair ignites into a shock of flame. Nissa can't help but think she's so beautiful like this…

I promise that this review will be as informative as any other review you will read, unless you find one that is somehow better. It’s possible.

…I suspect that it won’t rock yours either. Shock: I’ve heard much hype about this card, but I…

…taste of angel's blood. Intoxicating. Warm ambrosia. Perfect. Shock shone in the angel's eyes. She pulled up, away…

…He was staring back with a genuine shock and empathy in his eyes. “That should never have happened to you…

…like you're whacking a bug, and scream, “* SUDDEN SHOCK*! ” as loud as you can. The newer players jump, sometimes…

And now, we look at the white cards that make it big. Okay, you can scroll to the end of this one. We don’t care.

…Sneak Attack is more clever than a simple Shock; Pandemonium will allow the Prophet to kill itself upon entry. While…

To begin, I’d like to go back to something I glossed over in”Counting Card Advantage.” A lot of the forum discussion touched on”virtual” card advantage, but I doubt all readers know exactly what this is. It was a term coined by Eric”Danger” Taylor in”Virtual Card Advantage in Urza’s Block, a Sub-Category of Card Advantage Theory” (The Dojo, August 4, 1999). EDT’s classic article actually discussed two specific sets of scenarios, and the first concluded: You can’t ignore tokens when counting card advantage.

…Scroll *is a very good example, being a reusable* Shock*. It doesn’t draw anything, but if it can kill…

Want the most thorough analysis of nearly every known Modern deck in the game today? Pro Tour Champion gives lists and talks matchups, weaknesses, strengths, and everything in between for #SCGINVI and Grand Prix Charlotte!

…enough value to play even without the Shatter mode. Shock plus Raven’s Crime is pretty close to<br> Electrolyze…

…4 Shock Burn. 4 Incinerate Burn. Great for taking out those pesky Albino Trolls. 4 Kindle And more burn. Kindles…

People love the single Drizzt allusion I made last time more than they love my article. More than half of the responses were about the Matron Mother. So what else is a man to do but make a Dark Elves deck that smashes face in multiplayer?

…They will try to Shock or Bolt your Poachers when they’re still affected by that nasty summoning sickness. They…

…what was actually spent to play either of them: Shock Flame Javelin Both of these cards are black and blue…

…In times of war, they serve as shock troops. - Scouts are adept information gatherers and are often deployed to harass…

…Red removal spells such as Lunge and Shock Troops were turns too late to keep the Bouncer offline, and so…

…I was in total shock. The opportunity of a life time was in this envelope, and I passed on opening…

…It’s either an incredibly restrictive Shock to the face or it’s a “desperate measures” removal spell when combined…

Yesterday, I discussed the logic behind how Dissension is likely to change the post-Honolulu metagame that evolved during the Team Standard Qualifier season for Pro Tour: Charleston. Today, we’ll be covering some of the same territory but with decklists this time, to try and figure out where the tolerances of each deck lie so as to get a good sense for what changes might attune the deck to different potential metagames.

…Modern incarnations likely include Seal of Fire, just that extra little bit better than Shock thanks to being another way…

Wednesday, October 29th – I’ll give you three guesses what this week is all about. Torvill and Dean? No. The rain delay of Game 5 in the baseball World Series? No. Last chance, or you’ll just have to click to find out…

…At the time, this former Nationals Top 8er was considered something of a shock inclusion for Sunday play, but as…

…Usually you are looking at a Raise Dead plus Shock but if the opponent has a dragon monument then this…

…Fetch lands are the best way to fix your mana, followed by dual lands and shock lands. Those can all…

Want to know what will be hot at your prerelease this weekend? Which cards should you pick up now while they are undervalued, and which should you trade away while they are overhyped? Will Lorwyn cause any older cards to jump suddenly in value? The only way to find out is to read Ben’s analysis of the Financial Value of Lorwyn!

…as a tribe) <br> Tarfire (Almost strictly better than Shock) Green Get These: *Dauntless Dourbark ($3-$4):* This guy is…

…its debut in *Worldwake*, and it's yet to shock the metagame or really find its place. It's an…

…casualty since sorcery deal two is well below the Shock rate we’ve come to expect in Limited. Being casualty…

…We waited too long, Ajani.” Ajani froze, shock plain across his face. “Tamiyo?” Teferi nodded wearily. “We can discuss it…

Friday, July 17th – In a major new series, we go right back to basics in the company of Pro Tour Commentator Rich Hagon. This is your jumping-off point for finding out about many of the dazzling complexities the game of Magic has to offer. For the newer player looking to begin an exploration of the worlds of Magic strategy, this is the place to start. So enrol in the M10 Academy, and get a helping hand on your way to a better understanding of the best game in the world.

…Once you’re inside combat, the chances are that you won’t get a nasty shock. Maybe you have your…

Most players are capable of judging the face value of cards: Yes, Silvos is a good green card and Cruel Revival sure is consistent kill! This, however, is more a discussion of which cards work well with each other and what combos you should look out for while drafting, or building your sealed decks. Hence,”synergy.”

…Hey, that card is smaller than 2/2 when you morph it! Hey, why don’t I play Shock instead…

…The protections will tend to be less valuable, three life is no card and Raise Dead is no Shock. I…

…Red removal spells such as Lunge and Shock Troops were turns too late to keep the Bouncer offline, and so…

Wednesday, February 4th – At Grand Prix: Los Angeles, Faeries was one of the front-runners from the very start. By the knockout stage, three of the eight were Fae pilots battling it out for the top spot. Today, semi-finalist Mat Marr takes us through the highs and lows of his tournament, and brings us some pertinent lessons on how to play the flying menace as the PTQ season rolls on…

…My jaw practically fell out of my head in shock. I kept my standard poker face to mask my joy…

…If he eats a shock, turning backflips is fine.<br> <br> <br> <br> Glarecaster 4WW <br> Creature - Bird Cleric <br…

…this generally being worse than Burning Vengeance in limited. Shock is generally going to be better than a cantrip but…

…Block with Horror to survive longer, get Shock Parched to death. Oh well, I know LD is a bad matchup…

…As the hostess leads us to our table, we just about fall over in shock when we see that the…

Today’s From Right Field comes from the trenches of Planar Chaos. Chris takes a timely look at each card in the set, and wades in with his personal opinion regarding the color pie dilemma. Have individual color boundaries remained intact, or have such disctintions been happy-slapped into submission?

…had better make sure that they can double Sudden Shock this guy out before they “go off,” or they’ll…

With Team Sealed coming to the StarCityGames.com Open Series in Richmond, AJ relives what it was like to play Grand Prix: Providence with two of his best friends.

…This was always the case, so that is no shock, nor an effective deterrent. If someone valued being able to…

Today we present the debut article of Benjamin Peebles-Mundy, one of a new crop of Featured Writers! He brings us a comprehensive primer of the triple Coldsnap draft strategy, packed with pick orders for each color, draft archetype discussion, game strategy theory, and much more! This is a fantastic read, and we look forward to many more articles of this caliber in the future.

…However, Shock for two mana is still a good deal, since it kills every utility creature and many evasive threats…

Wednesday, August 11th – Welcome to my new series, called ‘Conversations.’ The idea is to check back in with some of the authors of Magic’s great articles, discuss some of their most notable works, and pick their brains for whatever else is on their minds. Simple in concept, simple in execution, and hopefully educating and entertaining along the way.

…Heh, Gary Wise fun little “You’re at two? Shock your guy!” is one of my all-time faves. But…

…As the hostess leads us to our table, we just about fall over in shock when we see that the…

QUICK CORRECTION TO LAST WEEK: In changing (from a previous edition) to , I managed to keep the description for . is a 6/6 creature costing 4RR with echo, which does four points of damage to every other creature as it comes in. I am likely to get in the artwork for this article late….

…Granted, everyone gets a turn’s warning, but it is still a nasty shock to anyone who has overextended. Expect…

…We've never been this blatant about it, but I think White Shock (Whock?) is legit. ZH: Again, good numbers…

…You want to destroy it.” Rashmi tried to conceal her shock at his accuracy. “I know you do. So, go…

…Post-*Modern Horizons 3*, we have access to all 10 triomes, fetch lands, and shock lands, plus the surveil lands…