Kresh the Bloodbraided | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com Play More, Win More, Pay Less Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:49:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.quietspeculation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/favicon.png Kresh the Bloodbraided | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com 32 32 Throne of Eldraine Commander Specs https://www.quietspeculation.com/2019/09/throne-of-eldraine-commander-specs/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2019/09/throne-of-eldraine-commander-specs/#comments Sun, 08 Sep 2019 01:53:28 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=93812

Throne of Eldraine is shaping up to be a big set for Commander, and Adam is here with what it means for the market.

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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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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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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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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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Andy describes a brand new format combining Commander and cube draft, where players draft entire Commander decks, generals and all!

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Andy Martin dissects another of his synergistic Commander decks. See how Lyzolda can sacrifice fodder to benefit you.

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This week Carlos Gutierrez takes a turn toward the macabre. Dead creatures are everywhere, and Kresh and Company are right in the middle of the Morbid mess!

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Everyone gets Deckbuilder's Block sometimes, regardless of what formats you play. In this article, we discuss some ways to force yourself to start thinking laterally, look at things differently, and, hopefully, figure out where you want your deck to go.

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Robert's back, bringing a discussion of midrange strategies in Commander. If you ever wanted a primer running down suggestions and points, you'll find everything you need right here!

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Have you every considered building an aggressive deck for Commander? Rob's here with the rundown on getting your Red Zone action on in with 100 cards!

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Who needs the biggest guns and baddest creatures? Neale takes you through why the pen is mightier than the sword. (It's winning.)

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Commander is more than just group hugs and happy fun. You could also cash out big, if you're smart (and lucky) enough.

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