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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 #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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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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Deck Overview- Modern Nivmagus Zoo

Ryan Overturf — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 10:00:13 +0000

Nivmagus Elemental is among the quirkier Modern legal cards, and MTGO player Tenshi 5-0'd a league with a sweet new brew with the card.

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Izzet Blitz the Right Deck for You?

Mike Lanigan — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 09:00:46 +0000

Full-on combo may not be viable in Standard right now, but Izzet Blitz does a fine impression. Mike Lanigan looks at the deck and discusses its strengths and weaknesses.

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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: Dark Ascension’s Showing at SCG: Richmond

Sigmund Ausfresser — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:06:15 +0000

Dark Ascension has finally arrived in Standard! But many people suspect that the new set is underpowered. Sigmund takes a look at some results from SCG: Richmond to assess what cards merit their hype out the gate.

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