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About Author: Mike Lanigan

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My name is Mike Lanigan and I love this game. Standard is my focus, Limited is my love, Finance is my survival, Legacy/Modern are my new ventures, and Commander is my joy. I am typically not the one to play whatever the best deck is. I am determined to build and play the deck that beats the best deck. My journey started with the arrival of Scourge and has led to years of fun playing Magic. Striving for success has led to afew minor accomplishments such as a PTQ top 8, States 2009 top 8, and a Star City Games top 8 along with many close calls. 2010 was the first year that I really devoted to competitive play and I look forward to more achievements in the future.

Posts by Mike Lanigan

  • The new PTQ season is upon us like so many robins and flower shoots! Mike pores over recent tournament results to build a picture of the metagame as it stands now.

    Preparing for the New PTQ Season

    Posted on May 17, 2012 | No Comments
    The new PTQ season is upon us like so many robins and flower shoots! Mike pores over recent tournament results to build a picture of the metagame as it stands now.

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  • Mike offers a view of his top ten Standard constructed cards from Avacyn Restored. Read on to find out which new cards will be appearing in tournaments near you.

    Avacyn Restored’s Impact on Standard

    Posted on May 10, 2012 | No Comments
    Mike offers a view of his top ten Standard constructed cards from Avacyn Restored. Read on to find out which new cards will be appearing in tournaments near you.

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  • Avacyn Restored has promised players everywhere a series of miracles. Mike digs into the new set to see whether its flagship mechanic delivers and how it will impact tournament Magic.

    Miracle or Myth?

    Posted on May 3, 2012 | 2 Comments
    Avacyn Restored has promised players everywhere a series of miracles. Mike digs into the new set to see whether its flagship mechanic delivers and how it will impact tournament Magic.

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  • Zombies in Legacy may be fringe but they're also competitive. Read on to see how Mike adapts this innovative new deck for Modern.

    Porting Decks: A Modern Experiment

    Posted on April 24, 2012 | 2 Comments
    Zombies in Legacy may be fringe but they're also competitive. Read on to see how Mike adapts this innovative new deck for Modern.

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  • Mike relates the tale of his exciting journey into the world of Legacy. Read on if you've ever wanted to break in to Eternal but didn't know how.

    Breaking Into Legacy

    Posted on April 19, 2012 | 7 Comments
    Mike relates the tale of his exciting journey into the world of Legacy. Read on if you've ever wanted to break in to Eternal but didn't know how.

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  • Birthing Pod has been putting up some impressive results of late. Mike explains why this strategy has been successful and walks us through a build of his own.

    The Changing Face of Birthing Pod

    Posted on April 2, 2012 | No Comments
    Birthing Pod has been putting up some impressive results of late. Mike explains why this strategy has been successful and walks us through a build of his own.

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