Innistrad | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com Play More, Win More, Pay Less Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:58:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.quietspeculation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/favicon.png Innistrad | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com 32 32 An Empty Promise: Crimson Vow Spoilers https://www.quietspeculation.com/2021/11/an-empty-promise-crimson-vow-spoilers/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2021/11/an-empty-promise-crimson-vow-spoilers/#respond Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:00:04 +0000 https://quietspeculation.com/?p=23638

A short spoiler season means we already have the full Innistrad: Crimson Vow spoiler. David looks at what, if anything, the set has to offer Modern.

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Perhaps Vampires Is a Bit Strong But… https://www.quietspeculation.com/2021/10/perhaps-vampires-is-a-bit-strong-but/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2021/10/perhaps-vampires-is-a-bit-strong-but/#comments Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=100320

On the heels of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt, Kai goes over some opportunities people missed, and how we can avoid making the same mistakes with Crimson Vow.

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An Underwhelming Harvest: Midnight Hunt Spoilers https://www.quietspeculation.com/2021/09/underwhelming-harvest-midnight-hunt-spoilers/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2021/09/underwhelming-harvest-midnight-hunt-spoilers/#respond Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:00:54 +0000 https://quietspeculation.com/?p=23480 The paper Prerelease and the digital release of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt is this weekend. Subsequently, the entire set has been spoiled. In turn, this means that I can evaluate the remaining cards with better context. And there's... mixed news. IMH has some gems for Modern, but it's mostly misses. Which isn't a bad thing after MH2. And […]

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Howling into Autumn: Midnight Hunt Spoilers https://www.quietspeculation.com/2021/09/howling-into-autumn-midnight-hunt-spoilers/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2021/09/howling-into-autumn-midnight-hunt-spoilers/#respond Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:00:23 +0000 https://quietspeculation.com/?p=23456

And here we are again. Another spoiler season. One that will barely be over before the next one begins, because for some reason, Wizards is doing a dual set this fall. Innistrad is such a popular setting that I imagine they'll do well, but it feels like Wizards is pushing our wallets to the breaking […]

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MTG Finance Takeaways From My 2020 Advent Calendar https://www.quietspeculation.com/2020/12/mtg-finance-takeaways-from-my-2020-advent-calendar/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2020/12/mtg-finance-takeaways-from-my-2020-advent-calendar/#respond Mon, 14 Dec 2020 12:00:47 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=96818

What started as an activity to lift Sig's spirits this holiday season has evolved into a valuable lesson in MTG finance. This week he shares four valuable takeaways from his MTG advent calendar as he passes the halfway point.

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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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Insider: Pre-Gatecrash Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com/2013/01/insider-pre-gatecrash-speculation/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2013/01/insider-pre-gatecrash-speculation/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:00:56 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=35325

As Gatecrash spoiler season ramps up, Corbin looks to specs from older sets that may benefit from the new Standard environment.

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Insider: Tales From the Floor – SCG Dallas https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/11/insider-tales-from-the-floor-scg-dallas/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/11/insider-tales-from-the-floor-scg-dallas/#comments Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:27:28 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=33532

Corbin Hosler just returned from the SCG Open in Dallas. Read as he recounts his experience and shares what cards were in demand on the trade floor.

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Insider: The Pros and Cons of Bulking https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/08/insider-the-pros-and-cons-of-bulking/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/08/insider-the-pros-and-cons-of-bulking/#comments Thu, 23 Aug 2012 04:15:17 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=30843

Corbin Hosler examines all the sides of the concept of "bulking," explaining how it can benefit everyone involved!

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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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Insider: Casual Hits from Magic 2013 and Avacyn Restored https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/07/insider-casual-hits-from-magic-2013-and-avacyn-restored/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/07/insider-casual-hits-from-magic-2013-and-avacyn-restored/#respond Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:15:52 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=29395

Corbin Hosler breaks down what overlooked cards from the last two sets are actually casual gold!

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The Top Five (Plus Two) Preconstructed Decks of Innistrad Block https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/06/the-top-five-plus-two-preconstructed-decks-of-innistrad-block/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/06/the-top-five-plus-two-preconstructed-decks-of-innistrad-block/#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:05:33 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=28596

With Innistrad Block now firmly in our rear-view mirror, it's time to look back and pick the best of the best of its crop of precon decks!

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Insider: Grading My Avacyn Restored Predictions https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/06/insider-grading-my-avacyn-restored-predictions/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/06/insider-grading-my-avacyn-restored-predictions/#comments Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:54:36 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=28522

Corbin Hosler grades his predictions from Avacyn Restored, see what cards he correctly predicted doubling up in price!

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Insider: Moving Back into Modern https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/06/insider-moving-back-into-modern/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/06/insider-moving-back-into-modern/#comments Thu, 07 Jun 2012 04:15:13 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=28249

Corbin Hosler explains why now is the time to get back in Modern, and tells you what cards he's picking up!

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Insider: What’s the Ceiling? https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/06/insider-whats-the-ceiling/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/06/insider-whats-the-ceiling/#comments Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:45:21 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=28235

Corbin Hosler looks at some recent movers in Standard and evaluates what the ceiling could be on these hot cards!

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Insider: Not a Miracle Any More https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/05/insider-not-a-miracle-any-more/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/05/insider-not-a-miracle-any-more/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 04:15:34 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=28111

Corbin Hosler breaks down the financial changes to both Standard and Legacy, and shares a hot Legacy tip!

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Insider: Digging up the Dark Ascension Set Review https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/03/insider-digging-up-the-dark-ascension-set-review/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/03/insider-digging-up-the-dark-ascension-set-review/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 05:05:26 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=26689

Corbin Hosler looks back at his Dark Ascension review and examines how his predictions paid off!

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Insider: Tales from the Floor – GP Nashville https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/03/insider-tales-from-the-floor-gp-nashville/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/03/insider-tales-from-the-floor-gp-nashville/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:05:04 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=26541

Corbin Hosler recounts his experiences from Grand Prix Nashville, both on and off the trading floor!

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Insider: The Revenue Review – Of Podcasts and Pitfalls https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/03/insider-the-revenue-review-of-podcasts-and-pitfalls/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/03/insider-the-revenue-review-of-podcasts-and-pitfalls/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:05:25 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=26498

Corbin Hosler announces the first-ever MTG financial podcast and explores how to maximize your profits when selling cards, be it on the floor or online!

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Insider: 10 Core Set Cards You Didn’t Know Were Valuable https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/03/insider-10-core-set-cards-you-didnt-know-were-valuable/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2012/03/insider-10-core-set-cards-you-didnt-know-were-valuable/#respond Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:05:20 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=26343

Corbin Hosler reviews 10 cards from Core Sets in the last five years that you probably didn't realize were as valuable as they are!

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