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The Case Against Power

David Schumann — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 10:00:20 +0000

Today's article subject spawned from a discussion that began in the QS Discord chat. One of our members was contemplating stepping away from the game for a while and wanted to know the best place to park his money and/or what to trade into. As expected, a lot of people immediately jumped to Power. The general […]

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What’s Next #1

Edward Eng — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 17:37:09 +0000

Spinning off from a section in article #23, Eddie starts this new What's Next series by looking into what could be in store for Modern after the KCI banning.

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Slice & Dice: January 21st Banlist Prediction

Jordan Boisvert — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:00:48 +0000

Another banlist announcement is just around the corner. While the last few announcements have proven unfruitful, I believe this time will be different; after all, it is January, and Wizards has a history of shaking up Modern around this time. I'm anticipating at least one unban, and wouldn't be surprised if a ban occurred as […]

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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 Metagame Finance #23 (Free Giveaway #2!)

Edward Eng — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 10:00:16 +0000

Ultimate Masters has hit the market and there’s already been a lot of movement. The prices of the reprints dropped as they usually do when a set first hits the market. But it seems like the prices have started to rebound a lot quicker this time around. There’s a slight possibility they could drop again […]

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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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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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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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Hold ‘Em & Fold ‘Em #6

Edward Eng — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 22:14:24 +0000

Eddie presents the latest price movements and advises on what to hold, what to get rid of, and the reasoning behind it.

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Hold ‘Em & Fold ‘Em #4

Edward Eng — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 15:05:51 +0000

In this article, Eddie puts reader feedback into action. He also provides a new section to give us real-time insight to reflect on previously mentioned cards.

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The Hidden Strength of Krark-Clan Ironworks

David Ernenwein — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 16:00:52 +0000

I've spoken about Krark-Clan Ironworks on several occasions now, but continued testing has reinforced my belief that many Modern players don't really understand how it works. The combo itself is incredibly complicated once it gets going, and as a result, players frequently misplay. But the strategy's true strength isn't its density, but how much Engineered […]

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Insider: Post-GP San Antonio Picks

Brian DeMars — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 17:12:32 +0000

After GP San Antonio revealed some new information about Modern, Brian shares his picks for cards to buy in anticipation of future gains.

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Insider: Splendid Swans- Finding the Next Bulk Rare

Douglas Johnson — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 13:01:03 +0000

DJ's back to discuss some of the recent bulk spikes and what ones we might be looking for next.

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Deck of the Week: Krark-Clan Trawler Eggs

Jason Schousboe — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 20:24:08 +0000

To my mind, few archetypes exemplify the spirit of Modern better than Eggs. For anyone not already familiar with the deck, just looking at a list is likely to induce head-scratching and incredulity. Just how, exactly, does this utterly insane pile of unplayable chaff win a game of Magic, our hypothetical newcomer to Modern may ask. […]

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Insider:QS Cast #52: Morgan, Lodestone, and PTAER!

Chaz V — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 18:20:54 +0000

Esteemed guest Morgan Wentworth joins the panel to discuss Lodestone Games, and PTAER!

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Insider: Under- and Overrated in Aether Revolt

Brian DeMars — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 17:34:29 +0000

Aether Revolt is soon to hit the shelves, when we'll find out what's a dud and what's a sleeper. Brian shares his picks for the most over- and underrated cards.

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Insider: Post-Banning Speculation Targets & Aether Revolt

Brian DeMars — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 22:24:42 +0000

In the wake of the surprise bannings yesterday, Brian looks at spec targets for both of the new formats and what may be sleeping in AER.

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Insider: QS Cast #46: Bromat Courier

Chaz V — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 16:28:13 +0000

Join the QS Cast for another discussion on everything Magic finance.

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