Soul of Innistrad | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com Play More, Win More, Pay Less Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:31:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.quietspeculation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/favicon.png Soul of Innistrad | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com 32 32 Ravnica Allegiance: Spoilers, Facts, Specs & More https://www.quietspeculation.com/2019/01/ravnica-allegiance-spoilers-facts-specs-more/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2019/01/ravnica-allegiance-spoilers-facts-specs-more/#comments Sat, 12 Jan 2019 12:00:24 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=90531

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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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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]]> https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-metagame-finance-23-free-giveaway-2/feed/ 0 Mtg Arena Has Been Framed! Who Is the Real MTGO Killer? https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-arena-has-been-framed-who-is-the-real-mtgo-killer/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2018/12/mtg-arena-has-been-framed-who-is-the-real-mtgo-killer/#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:00:44 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=90705

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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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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Matthew Lewis presents the MTGO Market Report for this week, evaluating important events in the online market and highlighting a "trade of the week."

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The graveyard is generally a powerful resource in non-rotating formats, though it hasn't really made it in Modern... yet.

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In this special MTGO Market Report, Matt Lewis and Sylvain Lehoux discuss the different speculative options available with the release of Magic Origins, including boosters, singles and complete sets.

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Aggro took the latest SCG Open by storm, and Mike Lanigan is here to pore over the decks, as well as offer a glimpse at some novel Modern decks.

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Adam lays out the ten decks that will define the Standard tournament metagame this week and beyond. Being prepared for these decks will be essential to your tournament success.

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Sylvain is wrapping up his M15 mythics and rares positions, with truly exceptional results. See his results and his thoughts for the next and last core set, Magic Origins.

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Ryan's committed to casting Chromanticores at SCG Regionals. Check out his preferred five-color shell!

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Fate Reforged has arrived and Mike Lanigan is wasting no time getting brewing. He provides some updates to established Standard decks using the new cards and presents a few novel ideas.

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Mike Lanigan breaks down the year of 2014 and the lessons he learned about winning strategies, Magic finance and running a business. He also discusses the setting of goals and outlines his for next year.

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Four months after M15, Sylvain's speculative strategies for the set have panned out wonderfully. With the winter coming up, Sylvain reviews his investments and prepares for what should be the best season for many positions.

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Adam scoured the internet for the news you can't afford to miss. See what he learned about Standard and Legacy movements!

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Adam digs into recent tournament results to find some hidden gems that are poised to change the Standard format from its core. Don't miss this article!

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Ryan missed the boat on Treasure Cruise, but now's the time to explore the full potential of the delve mechanic. Find out his thoughts on why delve will impact every constructed format!

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With Khans fully integrated into the Standard environment, it's time to sleeve up and test out the newest decks in tournament mode. Ryan reflects on his experience with Black Beatdown this past weekend and proposes a new direction for it.

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