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Double Masters: Initial Spoilers

Joseph Davidson — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 02:56:13 +0000

Joe takes a look at the financial impacts of five Double Masters spoilers and their VIP Edition printings.

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Ravnica Allegiance: Spoilers, Facts, Specs & More

Edward Eng — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 12:00:24 +0000

The sequel to Guilds of Ravnica and the 80th expansion set in Magic: The Gathering's history is due to release on January 25, 2019. Here's what we know about Ravnica Allegiance (RNA) so far, including any cards in the spoiler, the guilds represented, and cards to speculate on before the full spoiler is released. The Guilds […]

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MTG Metagame Finance #23 (Free Giveaway #2!)

Edward Eng — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 10:00:16 +0000

Ultimate Masters has hit the market and there’s already been a lot of movement. The prices of the reprints dropped as they usually do when a set first hits the market. But it seems like the prices have started to rebound a lot quicker this time around. There’s a slight possibility they could drop again […]

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MTG Questions: What’s an Easy Way to Sell Bulk?

Edward Eng — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 10:00:42 +0000

This is the first article from my new series, MTG Questions. You might be familiar with the Hold ‘Em & Fold ‘Em series (rebranded as MTG Metagame Finance), which takes a tournament-oriented perspective. I decided to start this series to focus on more general aspects of MTG finance. The two series will work together, as when […]

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Preparing for the December 6th Announcement

Kyle Rusciano — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 22:37:50 +0000

Welcome back, folks. It's been a while since I last wrote an article, in large part because I've been unwilling to make any financial moves on MTGO before reading the December 6th announcement about competitive play on Arena. What is announced there could have major ramifications for investing on MTGO, and so I've been very […]

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Hold ‘Em & Fold ‘Em #20

Edward Eng — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:15:32 +0000

Many people have been saying there’s been a little less movement regarding Magic finance during the past few weeks or months. Some people are saying there’s a slowdown. Others are saying it’s normal because the holidays are around the corner and players have less money to spend on Magic cards. Regardless, Magic continues to move […]

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Insider: Top 10 Tiny Leaders

Mike Lanigan — Thu, 07 May 2015 09:00:49 +0000

Mike Lanigan presents a swath of interesting and powerful decks in Tiny Leaders as an introduction to the format. You'll have to be prepared to face these staple generals.

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Hidden Standard Gems

Mike Lanigan — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:00:26 +0000

Standard is a wide open format right now, which means lots of people are inventing sweet brews. Mike surveys the field for some strategies you may have overlooked.

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Thragtusk: Beat ‘Em or Join ‘Em?

Mike Lanigan — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:00:20 +0000

The decks in Standard tend to break down into Thragtusk and anti-Thragtusk. Mike examines both sides to find out which is preferable.

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Insider: My Plan to Own GenCon

Corbin Hosler — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 04:15:12 +0000

Corbin Hosler explains what trading technique he's developed to own the floor at big events! An essential read before GenCon or your next Grand Prix.

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Adventures in Qualifying: PTQ #4

Mike Lanigan — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 05:05:12 +0000

What's the best card in Standard? Mike believes firmly that it is Terminus. He discusses why and shares his experience at a recent PTQ.

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Insider: Digging Up The Plants (2012 edition)

Corbin Hosler — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 04:15:43 +0000

The Return To Ravnica is growing closer by the day! That means a lot of exciting things for us, not the least of which is the change brought on by rotation, and what new cards that may make playable. Last year, I suggested targeting Phantasmal Image and Surgical Extraction in trades for this series. These […]

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Insider: Casual Hits from Magic 2013 and Avacyn Restored

Corbin Hosler — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:15:52 +0000

Corbin Hosler breaks down what overlooked cards from the last two sets are actually casual gold!

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Balthor on a Budget

Carlos Gutierrez — Mon, 07 May 2012 05:05:09 +0000

Carlos scours Avacyn Restored for some potential Commander sleepers, then walks us through a budget version of Balthor the Defiled.

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Insider: Avacyn Restored Prerelease Primer

Corbin Hosler — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:15:44 +0000

What cards should you target at your prerelease? Corbin Hosler offers his Avacyn Restored card predictions in his standard Prerelease Primer!

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