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State of Planar Design 2015

This year’s State of Design highlighted both the strengths and flaws of Khans block. Wizards is moving away from a FEU mentality (F^$# Everything Up) and towards worlds that can sustain a Return To. Find out more inside!

Eldritch Party Favors

The first crop of Battle for Zendikar spoilers is out, and on Zach’s birthday no less! It’s time to gush and speculate about an unknown Limited format.

Magical Character

Games are not just for fun, they can be a means of self-expression. They let us relax and reveal ourselves. Here’re a few stories of just that.

Higher Level Card Evaluation

Why are pros good at Magic? What’s something they know that we don’t? They look for treasure where we see only trash. It’s time to reconsider eating your B.R.E.A.D., friends!

Card Kingdom

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Design Flaws in Origins

Magic Origins has more mechanics than you’d expect, particularly from a core set. Perhaps that’s why so many players are getting cards wrong. Perhaps… it’s bad design.

Custom Card Challenge: Design to the Theme

Every wanted to try your hand at custom Magic card design? Join the group exercise and design some cards or mechanics to these themes!

Elvish Origins

Zach ditched his Jace prerelease box in favor of Elvish aggro. Here’s why you should fear furious forest folk in future fights.

The Regional PTQ (Top 8), Revenge of the Top 8

Zach made Top Eight of the Regional PTQ! Here’s the big game, the big bluff, and the final match.

The Regional PTQ (Top 8)

One man. One mediocre Sealed pool. One RPTQ Top Eight. Here’s the story!

Cube Design: What is Combo? (Part 2)

What’s the difference between a combo and a combo deck in cube? Is combo even necessary? Why does Zach hate Storm? Find out!

Cube Design: What is Combo? (Part 1)

What is a combo or combo deck? Is combo necessary in cube? When is something ‘a combo’ and when is it merely ‘synergy?’ Let’s ponder all this and more!