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Insider: QS Cast 30 – Decoding the Unbanning Hype

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Between a hyped-up prerelease and some big bannings and unbannings in Modern, we’ve got a lot to talk about this week! We discuss:

  • Ulvenwald Hydra
  • Rogue’s Passage
  • Sword of the Meek
  • Thopter Foundry
  • Ancestral Vision
  • Illness in the Ranks
  • One-Eyed Scarecrow (!)

And lots more! Chaz and Kelly also share their prerelease stories, giving us a good idea of what to expect in Standard.

Douglas Linn

Doug Linn has been playing Magic since 1996 and has had a keen interest in Legacy and Modern. By keeping up closely with emerging trends in the field, Doug is able to predict what cards to buy and when to sell them for a substantial profit. Since the Eternal market follows a routine boom-bust cycle, the time to buy and sell short-term speculative investments is often a narrow window. Because Eternal cards often spike in value once people know why they are good, it is essential for a trader to be connected to the format to get great buys before anyone else. Outside of Magic, Doug is an attorney in the state of Ohio.  Doug is a founding member of Quiet Speculation, and brings with him a tremendous amount of business savvy.

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