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Spike Archive
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Breaking Into Legacy
Posted on April 19, 2012 | 7 CommentsMike 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. -
Insider: Playing Maze of Ith in Modern (and why Wizards wants Modern to kill Legacy)
Posted on April 10, 2012 | 9 CommentsWizards announced three more Modern Grands Prix this year, bringing the schedule to two American GPs, a Euro GP and a Canadian GP so close that I'd imagine plenty of players are hunting for their passports. Modern is a ripe field for speculation and it's a great time to be stocking up on some hot cards for the format. This week, we're going to take a look at what you should pick up, what you should hold off on, and what the Modern metagame will shape up to. You're also going to get some Insider-only tech that could pay off in a big way. -
The Changing Face of Birthing Pod
Posted on April 2, 2012 | No CommentsBirthing 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. -
Sealed at Grand Prix Nashville
Posted on March 26, 2012 | 1 CommentMike takes a break from his usual constructed brewing and walks us through his X-2 sealed pool at Grand Prix Nashville. -
The Key to Going Rogue
Posted on March 16, 2012 | No CommentsA rogue deck can be a potent weapon for gaining an edge in defined formats. This week Mike explains his process for building competitive decks a little off the beaten path. -
The Grand Cenobite’s Pedigree
Posted on March 9, 2012 | No CommentsMike examines the various Standard decks that aim to power out early praetors and titans. Read on to make sure you're prepared for a turn three Elesh Norn at your next tournament.