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A Resurgence in the Alpha Market

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:00:11 +0000

Nine years ago, Sig wrote his first article describing the collectibility of Alpha rares. At the time, he had no idea just how much the Alpha market could explode. This week, he revisits the topic, updating his view on the set and sharing tips on where to buy.

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The Modern Horizons Pullback

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 11:00:06 +0000

Recent history has disproved the community hypothesis that Modern Horizons singles had bottomed. Prices on all but the most desirable foils have pulled back considerably from recent highs. Sig ponders whether he should hold or avoid opportunity cost and cash out.

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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 #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 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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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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Insider: Surprising Alpha and Beta Commons & Uncommons

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 09:00:03 +0000

Some seemingly random commons and uncommons from Magic's first two sets are priced surprisingly high. Sig discusses what they are and why they're holding value.

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Insider: Separating Hunger from Happiness

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 09:00:11 +0000

This week Sig takes a step back to reaffirm his priorities so he can in engage social media better while avoiding the negativity. Don't worry, there are still some picks in there!

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Insider: An Eternal Look at Eldritch Moon (Mythics and Rares)

David Schumann — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 11:15:00 +0000

With Eldritch Moon almost on the shelves, David turns to examine its impact in eternal formats. These are the cards to watch for Modern, Legacy and Vintage.

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How Good Is Too Good in Commander?

Andrew Martin — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 05:05:34 +0000

How good can you make a Commander deck before it becomes a nuisance to your opponents? Andy Martin outlines his philosophy for finding the right balance between power and fun.

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Hitting the Wall: How to Renew Deckbuilding Inspiration

Carlos Gutierrez — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:05:06 +0000

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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Happy Holidays from QS!

Kelly Reid — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:33:52 +0000

Her'es a quick biography of some of our writers, along with their favorite articles from 2011! Our Insider subscribers received postcards with custom art done by MTG artist rk post, as shown in the title image of this post! Check out each writer's favorite articles below! Carl Szalich Carl Szalich Originally educated as a computer […]

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Doran, the Explorer

Carlos Gutierrez — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:02:01 +0000

This isn't your usual Commander Junk list. Carlos put Doran is on delivery duty.

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Our Zombies Are Just Too Smart: A Cultural Analysis of The Undead In Magic

Douglas Linn — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 03:59:57 +0000

I am in the process of guiding a Lord of Tresserhorn Commander deck through evolutions, changing from a 'big mana, big guys' deck into a Zombies tribal deck. I have never been one for tribal decks, theme decks, synergies or anything less than raw, brutal power cards like Cruel Ultimatum. It has been a bit […]

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Insider: Mining Mirrodin, Part 2

Douglas Linn — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:40:47 +0000

Hello, and welcome to the second half of our Mirrodin retrospective, highlighting the money cards in the set. Mirrodin was a critical block, much like the Urza block, that supercharged Magic, pushed it to its limits, and fundamentally changed how the game designers created future sets. Last week, we left off with Lightning Greaves, and […]

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Insider: Memorizing Mirrodin

Douglas Linn — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:42:16 +0000

In many ways, Mirrodin is marred by the sets that came after it. Mirrodin was a set focused on artifacts and how they interact with the color wheel, and that was revolutionary at the time. Mirrodin made decks like Stax in Vintage into powerhouses and the essential cards are still climbing. This week, take a look at the first half of the set and get a feel for the metal world!

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New Phyrexia White and Blue, a Design Review

Gregory Marques — Wed, 11 May 2011 04:06:50 +0000

Here is part 1 of Gregory's design review - a unique card-by-card analysis from an ex- magic designer.

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R&D’s Top 10 Biggest Design Failures

Dr Jeebus — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 06:30:43 +0000

The title says it all. The list may surprise you. Can you name them before jumping in?

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