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Counterspell and Sanctum Prelate in Horizons 2

David Ernenwein — Tue, 11 May 2021 16:00:09 +0000

It would seem that Wizards is growing impatient. The stated beginning of Modern Horizons 2 previews was next week. However, as part of their announcement of the "Summer of Legend" (which trips my marketing gag reflex), Wizards gave us some early spoilers. Clearly intended to whet player appetites for what is to come, the spoilers were […]

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Practical Example: A League Story

David Ernenwein — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 17:00:18 +0000

Alright, now. Everybody exhale. Last week is over. We can all try to grind our way through the rest of the year. We've been through enough already. Now it's time for some lighter fare, especially the kind that used to be my bread and butter. Then, the lockdown rendered then impossible. I am of course […]

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Reaper’s Auditor: Investigating Death and Taxes

David Ernenwein — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 16:00:11 +0000

I love it when a deck finally comes together. When all the faith is finally rewarded and the years of suffering and disappointment finally pay off. Mostly because it typically happens to decks that move from mediocre to barely viable. Think of Belcher, Ad Nauseam, the good stuff piles, or Ponza; decks that have been […]

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A Moment of Zendikar Rising Spoilers, Pt.2

David Ernenwein — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:00:26 +0000

With the new set fully spoiled, it's my turn to look at the spoilers. Normally, I'd have led off with a look at the new mechanics. It just wasn't applicable this time. Kicker and landfall have been around before, and party isn't really a mechanic. And the Spell lands aren't enough to carry a whole article. […]

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Underestimation Escalation: Umezawa’s Jitte

David Ernenwein — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:00:31 +0000

There are many old sayings about plans going awry. Even when it seems like everything lines up perfectly, there's always a chance for something to go wrong. Throw in a global health crisis, and everything goes out the window. The shutdown seemed like the perfect time to run another banlist test. It's been over a year […]

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