Drawing Live
Design of a Card: Tar Snare
February 2, 2016
5 min to read
In the wake of this weekend’s PPTQ, a discussion emerged: just how good is Tar Snare? We’ve got the exhaustive scoop on it just for you.
Four Undefeated Oath Drafts
January 26, 2016
5 min to read
Zach went undefeated in four drafts this weekend. Here’s what he drafted, what he learned, and what you should know for your next draft.
The Cost of the Modern Pro Tour
January 19, 2016
6 min to read
Zach examines the Modern bans and concludes we should have seen this coming.
Four Color Token Aggro Control (or, Cube is sweet)
January 12, 2016
6 min to read
Ever drafted four color token aggro control? Excited about Stormchaser Mage in Modern? Zach has and Zach is! Here’s the how and why.
Mindslaver, Draft Saver
January 5, 2016
4 min to read
Have you heard the good word of the legendary helm? If not, prepare to suit up and dominate minds in Vintage Cube with the one and only Mindslaver!
The Mechanics of Oath of the Gatewatch
December 29, 2015
5 min to read
All of Oath of the Gatewatch’s mechanics have been spoiled, and we’ve got the lowdown on all of them: what they can do, what past mechanics they resemble, and what we can expect of their cards.
A Gentle Reminder About Vintage Cube
December 22, 2015
3 min to read
There’s one card in Vintage Cube that people consistently and mind-bogglingly undervalue: Library of Alexandria. You should pick it first, and here’s why.
AAAAARGH!
December 15, 2015
9 min to read
Zach breaks apart his own mind to investigate a stream of losses. The results? Comical and crazy.
Team Draft League Party, or Playing Magic with Friends is Fun!
December 8, 2015
3 min to read
Sometimes, you’ve got to drop everything and draft the original Ravnica block and cube. Zach did, and he’s says sometimes we just need to play for fun.
The Jace Cycle
December 1, 2015
4 min to read
Five years ago, Jace was the best and most expensive card in Standard. The same is true today. Zach explains why it’s not worth buying in.
Wastes Land
November 24, 2015
5 min to read
Zach examines some recently-leaked potential Oath of the Gatewatch spoilers, including a land called Wastes.