Buying cards in anticipation of a Banned & Restricted announcement can be fruitful, but you should consider more than changes to the list itself. Matthew Lewis examines this principle with the example of Jace, the Mind Sculptor.

A former game store owner and an avid Magic player, QuietSpeculation's CEO Kelly Reid describes what to do if you're new to Magic and want to sling some spells at your local prerelease.

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.

Dylan weighs in on the impending Banned and Restricted list update.

Ryan examines the new set's spoiler in search of information regarding the future of Standard.

Ryan cubes, and craziness ensues.

Mathieu stresses one of the most valuable actions a Magic financeer can take: buying.

When is the proper time to dump your standard cards for maximum value? It's always a tough decision, but see what wisdom Danny has to offer today on the matter. The time to sell might be sooner than you think!

Today David Schumann discusses the practical side of maintaining a regular business for buying, selling and trading cards.

Jason Alt observes a significant shift in the pre-Banned and Restricted happenings, bemoans the boringness of Standard, and examines tournament results.