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Insider: The Effect of Secret Lairs

David Schumann — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:00:29 +0000

David does a deep dive on Secret Lair series, with a focus how these reprints have affected overall prices of the reprinted cards.

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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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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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Preparing for the December 6th Announcement

Kyle Rusciano — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 22:37:50 +0000

Welcome back, folks. It's been a while since I last wrote an article, in large part because I've been unwilling to make any financial moves on MTGO before reading the December 6th announcement about competitive play on Arena. What is announced there could have major ramifications for investing on MTGO, and so I've been very […]

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Hold ‘Em & Fold ‘Em #20

Edward Eng — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:15:32 +0000

Many people have been saying there’s been a little less movement regarding Magic finance during the past few weeks or months. Some people are saying there’s a slowdown. Others are saying it’s normal because the holidays are around the corner and players have less money to spend on Magic cards. Regardless, Magic continues to move […]

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Insider: Amonkhet First Look

Mike Lanigan — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 12:43:20 +0000

Mike breaks down some of the most prominent cards spoiled from Amonkhet so far.

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Insider: Understanding Standard Demand

Brian DeMars — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:08:41 +0000

Trying to capitalize on Standard-based spikes can be unreliable. Brian explains how a strong understanding of Standard demand can inform more long-term speculation.

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Insider: Everything Is Awesome! – Looking at One of Standard’s Most Diverse Metagames Ever

Mike Lanigan — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:00:53 +0000

The Standard metagame is one of the most diverse we've seen in a long time. Mike Lanigan pores over the seemingly infinite viable archetypes right now, highlighting some interesting ones that appeared at SCG DC.

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LSV joins Limited Resources

Corbin Hosler — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 07:33:23 +0000

I like to think I'm part of a pretty good podcast at Brainstorm Brewery. We strive to provide relevant information every week and present it in an entertaining manner. We learned this, of course, from Limited Resources, the best tool you'll find for improving your Limited game. Marshall has been the driving force behind the […]

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Insider: What Isn’t Green?

Corbin Hosler — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 11:36:51 +0000

The new Standard metagame is heavily dominated by green, with a sprinkling of other strategies. Corbin breaks it down and explains where he thinks key cards are headed soon.

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Insider: A Numbers View of Both SCG Opens

Sigmund Ausfresser — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 09:00:05 +0000

At last, the new Standard is upon us! With two SCG Opens this past weekend, there's significant data to dig through. Sigmund breaks down the numbers and gives you his initial impressions of the new format.

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Insider: Khans of Tarkir Top 10!

Mike Lanigan — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:30:51 +0000

Mike Lanigan runs down his picks for top ten Constructed cards to come out of the newest set, Khans of Tarkir.

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Insider: Khans Standard

Mike Lanigan — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 03:12:05 +0000

Khans spoilers have started to roll in, and Mike Lanigan is starting to brew in the new Standard. He considers a couple well-positioned decks which are set to acquire some new tools.

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Insider: Khans Rotation Pickups (Part 2)

Corbin Hosler — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 09:00:07 +0000

Corbin Hosler concludes his article on pickups for rotation this Fall leading into Khans of Tarkir. He explains what he's targeting from Theros and the reasoning behind his choices.

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JOU Brewing – Centaur Tribal

Jason Alt — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 19:39:08 +0000

You didn't exactly ask for it, but you got it. A Centaur Lord! He is a Hill Giant rather than the Pearled Unicorn that Lords are typically, but he has two abilities both on himself and to impart to other Centaurs. Are centaurs too expensive and slow? Are they going to be too powerful when […]

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Insider: Tales From the Floor – Grand Prix Cincinnati

Corbin Hosler — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:00:55 +0000

Corbin returns fresh from Grand Prix Cincinnati with the newest changes to Standard and corresponding financial take-aways.

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Born of the Gods Top 10

Mike Lanigan — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 10:00:56 +0000

It's time for the set review! Mike Lanigan discusses the best Standard cards in Born of the Gods and how they will impact the format.

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