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Insider: Speculating on Nethroi, Apex of Death

David Schumann — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:00:07 +0000

David continues his analysis of Ikoria generals, this time examining Nethroi, Apex of Death.

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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 #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 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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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: Evaluating Aether Revolt for Eternal

David Schumann — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 10:00:08 +0000

David reviews Aether Revolt for potential eternal playables, covering the cards he believes show the most promise in Modern, Legacy, and Vintage.

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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: The Casual Mindset – Card Analysis

Niels Rietkerk — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 12:19:11 +0000

Niels offers another glimpse into the casual mind with direct examples of card evaluation. He applies the criteria outlined in his last article to several cards from Eternal Masters.

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Insider: Commander Cards in Eternal Masters, Part 2

David Schumann — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 09:00:50 +0000

David completes Part 2 of his review of Eternal Masters for Commander. These are the cards worth picking up in trades or sniping in packs during a draft.

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Insider: Commander Cards in Eternal Masters, Part 1

David Schumann — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 09:00:32 +0000

David looks at the notable cards from Eternal Masters he expects to impact Commander prices, with an accompanying explanation for each.

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A Beginners Guide to Legacy Storm

Eric Hawkins — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 11:00:47 +0000

As a Legacy Open finalist, a lot of people ask Eric Hawkins about playing Storm. Check out his advice on how to acquaint yourself with the deck!

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BBD’s Collected Company Legacy IQ List

Chaz V — Thu, 21 May 2015 09:00:23 +0000

How good is Collected Company? BBD seems to like it enough to use it at a Legacy IQ. Chaz breaks down the decklist.

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Insider: Grand Prix New Jersey – Analyzing the Top 8 and the New Legacy Metagame

Adam Yurchick — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 16:21:36 +0000

Adam retells the many storylines of Grand Prix New Jersey. He also shares the top-performing decklists, reveals the secrets they hold, and explains their metagame position moving forward.

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Insider: Legacy Metagame Report

Adam Yurchick — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 09:00:08 +0000

Be prepared and get an edge on the opposition by reading Adam's comprehensive Legacy metagame report! Find a thorough metagame analysis and updated decklists for all major archetypes within.

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Jason’s Archives: Who Likes Modern, GP Wrap-Up & Something Worthwhile Actually Found on Reddit

Jason Alt — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:00:08 +0000

Jason Alt guides us through his usual whirlwind of dry observations, impassioned opinions and old-fashioned reporting. Read on to hear about this week in Magic.

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Exploring Green Sun’s Zenith in Legacy

Mark Hinsz — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:07:42 +0000

Mark Hinsz explores some uncharted opportunities Green Sun's Zenith has in Legacy, pointing out silver bullets and worthy considerations that may help in those sigh-worthy matchups.

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