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Buying and Selling the All-Time Highs

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:30:58 +0000

While buyouts generate a ton of noise on MTG Stocks' Interests page, the All-time High list often contains more noteworthy movers in the market. This week Sig takes a look at the list and explains why he would still buy some cards on it while others he advocates selling.

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Ravnica Allegiance: Spoilers, Facts, Specs & More

Edward Eng — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 12:00:24 +0000

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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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 Arena Has Been Framed! Who Is the Real MTGO Killer?

Kyle Rusciano — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:00:44 +0000

Magic Online has a problem. A card value problem. In a recent Channel Fireball article, Florian Koch showed just how much card prices have fallen over the past few years: That's right. To own a playset of the cheapest version of every Magic card ever printed on MTGO would have cost you roughly $28,000 in […]

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Daily Stock Watch – Vivien Reid

Jamie Robertson San Juan — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 05:18:51 +0000

Hello, everybody and welcome to a new week of the Daily Stock Watch! Standard cards are starting to move in the wake of new brews with cards from Guild of Ravnica, and we're all but ready to see which deck will be the new Black Red Midrange (arguably the best deck from last season) of […]

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Unlocked Insider: Major Movements in Alpha

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 21 May 2018 17:56:30 +0000

Sig predicted the rise of Alpha cards—including the commons and uncommons—a while back. While he's out of town, enjoy this reprisal of his article from December that laid out the case.

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Insider: Major Movements in Alpha

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 10:00:55 +0000

People have started moving on Alpha cards, and many are disappearing from the market completely. Sig highlights the unfolding trend, and shares ideas on how to take advantage.

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Insider: Thinking About Old Cards – Value in Alpha/Beta

Brian DeMars — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 17:48:21 +0000

A card like Black Knight might not seem exciting, but if it's an Alpha copy it will still hold value. Brian considers what we may be missing in the earlier sets of the game.

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Insider: A Closer Look at Nyx-Fleece Ram

Ryan Overturf — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 09:00:55 +0000

In prep for the upcoming Columbus SCG Invitational, Ryan returns to his RW Devotion list and shares his updated sideboard.

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Insider: The Secrets of Shadowmoor

Douglas Linn — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:03:47 +0000

What happens when your fairy tales turn Grimm? When the inky darkness seeps into the wonderland? Shadowmoor answered that, turning good heroes like Sygg, River Guide into murderers like Sygg, River Cutthroat. In the set, we saw game-changers like the filter lands and extensions of themes begun in Morningtide, such as the Liege cycle. Let's […]

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Stock Options

Neale Talbot — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:35:56 +0000

Gameplan and gamestate are two sides to the same coin. Neale breaks down all the best options among flexible spells, pulling a chaotic gamestate towards a clear gameplan! Find out how inside!

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Creating Commanders

Jules Robins — Fri, 20 May 2011 04:05:32 +0000

Take one part 'awesome customization' and add two parts 'hopes and dreams' to make... what Jules has for you today! Can you guess what's inside?

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Investigating Invasion

Douglas Linn — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:08:07 +0000

Sets like Shards of Alara and Ravnica owe a lot to Invasion's gold theme. Invasion was the first set of a block that took a look at how colors matter and interact with each other. It is a favorite set for fans, because lots of people like gold cards. Gold cards tend to be more […]

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It’s NOT Hammer Time

Dr Jeebus — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:40:37 +0000

Savage misplays? In MY games? It's more likely than you think.

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