Consul of Allocation | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com Play More, Win More, Pay Less Thu, 14 Feb 2019 11:00:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.quietspeculation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/favicon.png Consul of Allocation | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com 32 32 MTG Metagame Finance #31 – The Future of Magic https://www.quietspeculation.com/2019/02/mtg-metagame-finance-31-the-future-of-magic/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2019/02/mtg-metagame-finance-31-the-future-of-magic/#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2019 11:00:55 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=91648

In light of an important announcement from Wizards coming later this month, Eddie makes a bold prediction about Magic's future. Plus, more metagame finance insight.

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This week, Eddie takes a deeper look into how Ravnica Allegiance is starting to affect all formats, along with his resulting portfolio updates.

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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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The holidays are in full swing and the new year is right around the corner. And as some of you may know, the stock market has been a bit shaky in the last month or so. But it seems Magic is still doing pretty well during this slightly volatile time. I think a good portion […]

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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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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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Eddie weighs in on how the bombshell new tool for BGx decks, Assassin's Trophy, will affect other cards, all while covering his latest holds and folds for the week.

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Rob thinks that now's the time to start hoarding this card.

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Brawl is gaining popularity and it isn’t without financial implications. Pete takes a top-down look at the format and a deck build around Kambal.

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Rob is not sure on what to do with this card once Masters 25 hits the shelf. Read more about it here!

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Rob shares his insight on this suddenly hyped card from Shadowmoor.

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Rob shares a personal pick that he thinks might break through in the upcoming Pro Tour.

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