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The Magic Minute

Ixalan Prereleases Across the Globe

Last weekend was Ixalan prerelease weekend, except for in areas impacted directly or indirectly by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

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The Power of Exploring

Explore is one of the most nuanced mechanics in a while. It’s devilishly simple, obviously powerful, yet difficult to evaluate. Here’s why.

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Drafting Iconic Masters

Zach was among the first people to play Iconic Masters sealed, and likely the first to draft it outside of Wizards R&D. Read his impressions here!

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How to Blind Prerelease Iconic Masters

Zach talks how to play a prerelease when you haven’t seen any card. Like if you were going to play Iconic Masters at HasCon this weekend…

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Release the Devastation

Carrie reports from the Hour of Devastation pre-release. First impression? The mana is a lot worse for aggressive decks.

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Feeling Aggro

We finally get to play with Hour of Devastation, and something felt off. Not something obvious like Afflict or Bolas’ schemes. No, something off with… Aggro Exert?!

What We Learned

Can We Build a Better Prerelease?

Is there room in the Magic community for larger prereleases? Can GP Las Vegas be a model for celebrating new set releases?

None Shall Pass Bombs

Having an Embalm

Carrie reports from the Amonkhet prerelease. Shocking news: embalm is good.

From the Sideboard

Zombie Cats of France

Bret Lehne takes one for the team and travels to Montepllier, France for his Amonkhet prerelease. Cat pics enclosed.

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Assembly Worker Revolt

Carrie went to town at the Aether Revolt prerelease with the grindiest deck of assembly workers ever built.

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Tempo Evasion

Carrie looks ahead of Aether Revolt draft and explores the concept of tempo evasion.