FNM | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com Play More, Win More, Pay Less Tue, 18 Jan 2022 03:00:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.quietspeculation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/favicon.png FNM | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com 32 32 Finding Humanity in Modern Horizons 2 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2021/06/finding-humanity-in-modern-horizons-2/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2021/06/finding-humanity-in-modern-horizons-2/#respond Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:00:44 +0000 https://quietspeculation.com/?p=23246 If one alludes to an article, one needs to follow-through. In literature, the principle is known as Chekov's Gun. Last week, I created expectations for an article about my experiences testing Humans, so this week I have to actually write that article. Which is fortunate; I've tested enough that I'm able to discuss the various […]

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Coronavirus, Cancellations, and You https://www.quietspeculation.com/2020/03/coronavirus-cancellations-and-you/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2020/03/coronavirus-cancellations-and-you/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:00:21 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=94980

Wizards Play Network has announced that In-Store Play is officially suspended in North America, Europe, and LATAM until at least May 10th. Joe talks about the potential financial impacts for local game stores, online sellers, and average players as well as what we can do to stay connected as a community in these trying times.

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Throne of Eldraine Specs to Keep an Eye on https://www.quietspeculation.com/2019/10/throne-of-eldraine-specs-to-keep-an-eye-on/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2019/10/throne-of-eldraine-specs-to-keep-an-eye-on/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2019 10:59:39 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=93973

Pat makes his timely return with an examination on what he believes are the key cards in Throne of Eldraine Standard, plus some sleeper hits that you may be missing out on.

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Hold ‘Em & Fold ‘Em #11 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/09/hold-em-fold-em-11/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/09/hold-em-fold-em-11/#respond Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:30:11 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=89589

For this week, Eddie brings more Guilds of Ravnica spoiler talk and a dive into one of Magic's newest formats to crop up, Premodern.

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Hold ‘Em & Fold ‘Em #9 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/09/hold-em-fold-em-9/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/09/hold-em-fold-em-9/#comments Fri, 07 Sep 2018 14:51:33 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=89418

This week has a nice focus on lands, but we're not referring to the Legacy deck. Eddie also starts touching on Guilds of Ravnica spoilers.

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Hold ‘Em & Fold ‘Em #8 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/08/hold-em-fold-em-8/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/08/hold-em-fold-em-8/#comments Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:44:51 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=89301

This week Eddie circles back around to rotation to highlight Standard and Modern. He also provides a new way to keep tabs on cards he mentions in his articles with a public spreadsheet.

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Hold ‘Em & Fold ‘Em #7 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/08/hold-em-fold-em-7/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/08/hold-em-fold-em-7/#respond Thu, 23 Aug 2018 17:59:55 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=89224

Standard is nearing rotation but that doesn't mean we're lacking for action. Eddie covers the cards to hold and fold this week, including key foils, promos, and Pauper staples.

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Hold ‘Em & Fold ‘Em #6 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/08/hold-em-fold-em-6/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/08/hold-em-fold-em-6/#comments Fri, 17 Aug 2018 22:14:24 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=89051

Eddie presents the latest price movements and advises on what to hold, what to get rid of, and the reasoning behind it.

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Hold ‘Em & Fold ‘Em #5 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/08/hold-em-fold-em-5/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/08/hold-em-fold-em-5/#comments Sat, 11 Aug 2018 20:08:53 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=88907

Edward covers the latest shifts in the wake of Pro Tour 25th Anniversary, including a new section that highlights major targets he missed in earlier articles.

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Insider: R.I.P. FNM Promos and FNM Promo Finance https://www.quietspeculation.com/2017/07/insider-r-i-p-fnm-promos-and-fnm-promo-finance/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2017/07/insider-r-i-p-fnm-promos-and-fnm-promo-finance/#respond Fri, 28 Jul 2017 09:00:27 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=82057

FNM promos are dead; long live FNM promos. Mike's produced the comprehensive breakdown of every FNM promo ever printed. Check it out!

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Beating Thragtusk Standard https://www.quietspeculation.com/2013/05/beating-thragtusk-standard/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2013/05/beating-thragtusk-standard/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 09:00:44 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=38418

Thragtusk is yet again dominating Standard. Mike Lanigan attempts to solve the format with a series of decks well-positioned against the card.

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Rolled by Varolz https://www.quietspeculation.com/2013/05/rolled-by-varolz/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2013/05/rolled-by-varolz/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=37969

Mike Lanigan brews up a Varolz Jund deck that aims to take advantage of the new legendary scavenger. With cards like Vexing Devil and Diregraf Ghoul, it doesn't take much to make him a monster.

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Rats, I Need a Deck! https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/12/rats-i-need-a-deck/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/12/rats-i-need-a-deck/#comments Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:00:08 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=34350

Mike Lanigan responds to a friend in need who's trying to build a Standard deck around Pack Rat. Operating under the specified restrictions, he sets out to make the most competitive deck possible.

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Insider: Making the Most out of “The Dead Zone” https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/07/insider-making-the-most-out-of-the-dead-zone/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/07/insider-making-the-most-out-of-the-dead-zone/#comments Thu, 26 Jul 2012 04:15:49 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=29824

Corbin Hosler explains why now isn't a great time for Magic Finance, but how you can use that to your advantage!

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FNM FTW https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/01/fnm-ftw/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/01/fnm-ftw/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:30:57 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=25007

Bloodline Keeper in Standard? Mike Lanigan shows you how and why.

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Insider: What’s next for Modern? https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/08/insider-whats-next-for-modern/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/08/insider-whats-next-for-modern/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:45:04 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=19879

With Modern card prices through the roof, Corbin Hosler offers advice on how to best approach the volatile Modern market. The Prediction Tracker also makes a return!

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Insider: Why Making (and Meeting) Goals Matters https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/07/insider-why-making-and-meeting-goals-matters/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/07/insider-why-making-and-meeting-goals-matters/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:13:23 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=18754

Corbin Hosler is back this week, writing from London about why setting tangible goals is so important to being successful in trading, and updates the Prediction Tracker!

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Insider: When Good Speculation Goes Bad https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/07/insider-when-good-speculation-goes-bad/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/07/insider-when-good-speculation-goes-bad/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:02:15 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=17965

Corbin Hosler looks back at a recent speculative buy that failed, and shares with you the lessons he learned from the experience, as well as provides an update to the Prediction Tracker!

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Insider: The Hidden Gems of Magic 2012 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/07/insider-the-hidden-gems-of-magic-2012/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/07/insider-the-hidden-gems-of-magic-2012/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:45:43 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=17661

This week Corbin Hosler digs through Magic 2012 and comes back with a list of under-the-radar cards that you need in your trade binder, along with an update of the Prediction Tracker!

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Insider: Overcoming Variance in Trading https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/05/overcoming-variance-in-trading/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/05/overcoming-variance-in-trading/#comments Thu, 05 May 2011 04:45:25 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=13653

This week Corbin Hosler explains how to overcome variance and tilt while trading, using his recent trade for an Underground Sea as a basis, and pinpoints an undervalued card to pick up at your prerelease!

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