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MTG Metagame Finance #29

Edward Eng — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:00:11 +0000

In the week leading up to the release of Ravnica Allegiance some interesting decks have popped up. Eddie covers the new tech and discusses cards he's picked up from those lists.

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MTG Metagame Finance #25

Edward Eng — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 17:44:01 +0000

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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MTG Metagame Finance #24

Edward Eng — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 01:05:52 +0000

Ultimate Masters is still in full bounce back mode, and the last World Magic Cup has come to a finish. Plus, some sweet Ravnica Allegiance spoilers have hit the market so there’s gonna be a nice mix of things to talk about again in this piece. Owing to the spoilers, this might be a little […]

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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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Deck Overview- Standard Rakdos Zombie Madness

Ryan Overturf — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 10:00:10 +0000

Control decks have made their pressence known in Standard, and aggressive decks must adapt. Resilience is paramount in Standard aggressive strategies.

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Insider: Navigating Standard from the Copter’s Seat

Mike Lanigan — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 09:00:53 +0000

It's no secret that Smuggler's Copter was the breakout card at SCG Indianapolis. Mike looks over decklists and starts brainstorming some possible answers.

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Stock Watch- Prized Amalgam

Ryan Overturf — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 10:00:38 +0000

When a Standard deck has significant overlap with a good Modern deck, it's wise to pay attention.

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Insider: MTGO Cards to Buy, Sell or Hold – Episode 11

Nicolas Daniel Cancellara — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 09:00:31 +0000

What to pick up on Magic Online this week with the impending coming of Kaladesh? Nicolas has you covered!

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Insider: Preparing for Kaladesh

Ryan Overturf — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 09:00:23 +0000

Eldritch Moon just launched and Conspiracy 2 is on the way, though Kaladesh may have a closer release than one would think.

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Insider: PT Eldritch Moon Picks

Ryan Overturf — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 12:00:45 +0000

Ryan has been working on finding a deck for SCG Regionals, and through this labor he's come across some cards to watch out for at the Pro Tour.

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Insider: Undervalued Standard Picks Before Pro Tour EMN

Brian DeMars — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 11:00:05 +0000

On the cusp of Pro Tour Eldritch Moon, Brian discusses his picks for the best-positioned Standard cards with prices lagging behind their competitive potential.

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Insider: Standard Pickups Before Pro Tour EMN

Adam Yurchick — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 09:30:27 +0000

Adam discusses expectations for the new Standard format and shares his top specs in anticipation of Pro Tour Eldritch Moon.

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Insider: Uncovering Secrets from SCG Columbus

Mike Lanigan — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 09:00:14 +0000

Mike looks over the more interesting decks to come out of SCG Columbus (read: not Bant Company) and shares his financial takeaways.

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Insider: Eldritch Moon Full Set Review

Chaz V — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 09:00:11 +0000

With week one's results in, Chaz breaks down Eldritch Moon's rares and mythics using his tiered method to let you know which cards are worth investing in!

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Insider: Predicting Standard Shifts in the Wake of EMN

Ryan Overturf — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:00:57 +0000

Eldritch Moon is sure to shake up the Standard format, and Ryan has some picks for undervalued cards going into the set's release.

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Stock Watch- Sanctum of Ugin

Ryan Overturf — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 10:00:32 +0000

Always invest in real estate.

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Insider: Eldritch Moon’s Standard Building Blocks

Mike Lanigan — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 09:00:41 +0000

Mike reviews Eldritch Moon for the more banal, but still important role players that are likely to hit tournament tables soon. These cards will help shape the new Standard.

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