Jeskai Underworld Breach spent January evolving from a hybrid aggro-combo deck into a value-tempo sleeper. David E.'s got the three best cards to hate it out.

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David E. attended a Modern RCQ this weekend. Despite being his preferred format, it didn't go well. Winning takes more than just good preparation, after all.

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Sideboards dominate Constructed gameplay but are often overlooked in Limited. This week Rob discusses how sideboards can swing match-ups in Limited.

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The Regional Championship Qualifiers are now in full swing. David E. has some less mainstream advice on how to prepare for them this week.

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Lightning Bolt has been replaced as Modern's most-played card... by a bullet! Jordan explains why while exploring the applications of Modern's best bullets.

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New set, new great expectations. David bursts the bubble by explaining why the latest incoming BROKEN SET isn't necessarily all it seems, channelands included!

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Determining the accurate value of one's collection has always been tricky. While TCGplayer and MTG Stocks have brought new tools to streamline the process, there's still room for improvement. Is eBay's recent foray into this space what we've been waiting for?

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What do learning chess and Magic finance have in common? Nothing, in a literal sense. But Sig found some creative ways of reapplying chess strategy to Magic investing. This week, he shares these tips in a fun article that combines his two recent passions.

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UndyingMTG takes aim at Boros Pioneer sleepers in the next edition of his Budget-Focused series.

The post Budget-Focused: Deflecting Palm, a Core Set 21 Uncommon, and More for Your Pioneer Binder! first appeared on Quiet Speculation.

UndyingMTG returns with the next segment in his Budget-Focused series. See how board wipes, tutors, and how "extras" in new sets affect the secondary market, with a Commander and Pioneer slant.

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UndyingMTG makes his QS debut, offering an overview of the Myth Realized, and shedding light on his process of singles speculation.

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Sam is battling every day to get up-to-date Pioneer info, with one goal in mind: The Invitational Trophy!

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SCG Indi was an important week both for Sam and for Magic at large. Check in with Sam here to find out what he learned over the weekend and what lies ahead.

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Join Chris Martin, Sam Lowe, and Chris O'Berry as they jump into Throne of Eldraine's impact on Standard, Modern, and EDH going into release weekend.

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With Mythic Championship II in the books, Chris takes a look at the decks that benefited from the London Mulligan, and their key cards he's considering as specs.

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The Mythic Invitational this weekend will be the first debut of official War of the Spark spoilers! Be sure to check back with Quiet Speculation as the info rolls in.

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Fellow QS Writer Chris Martin joins the Podcast and we discuss Frank Karsten's London Ruling article, and Insider questions!

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David does a cross-store comparison of retail prices for three formats to see where the best trade-in values lie.

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