This weekend GP Kansas City gave us another snapshot of the Modern metagame. Sigmund breaks down the top decks from Day One to identify investment opportunities, with specific focus on Melira Pod.

Reviewing past failures, in addition to successes, is essential for any serious speculator. Today Matthew Lewis examines a recent spec that went wrong and asks why.

The basic principle about price drops at rotation has not been borne out as expected over the last few years. Corbin Hosler examines the recent data to determine why.

Mike Lanigan looks at some interesting new decks to crop up in Standard of late.

Ryan has brought something fresh and spicy to the Standard table this week. If Thawing Glaciers was your speed way back when, then you're sure to love this creation.

Sébastien looks at the state of the MTGO market right as Modern Masters events are set to stop firing, and asks where cards are headed in the near term.

Danny Brown makes his QS debut with an invaluable finance piece for drafters, laying out his strategies for ensuring the format will be profitable while still fun.

David Schumann looks at some traps in thinking that can befall the speculator. Don't fall prey to these comfortable mistruths.

Jason Alt vents about difficulties with eBay, looks for the best option among several online buylists, and covers the results from GP Miami.

Ryan evolves the SCG-winning Esper list from this past weekend in Philadelphia, now complete with 100% more Augur of Bolas.