Tag Archives: #MTG

The Tide Has Rolled Out

The Pauper Metagame After the High Tide Ban Want to learn more about the metrics I use in tracking the metagame? You can find an explainer here. High Tide, once more, finds itself on the Pauper ban list. Normally in the wake of such a change we would have to wait a few weeks toContinue reading “The Tide Has Rolled Out”

Untitled Commander Series 4: The Decks We Do Not Build

Every so often I wonder what could have been. If I had decided that my first year Calculus class was not that bad, would I have pursued a degree in Physics instead of English? Would I have ended up getting as involved at college and found my career? If my Magic collection hadn’t fallen offContinue reading “Untitled Commander Series 4: The Decks We Do Not Build”

Treasured Finds: Hakim, Loreweaver

Do any of your Commander decks have a story? Do they have a “why” of their existence? Part of me wonders if this is something the format has lost since its explosion in popularity. It is not that people cannot have a reason behind their choice of deck, but the tales around them feel farContinue reading “Treasured Finds: Hakim, Loreweaver”

September 13-15 Pauper Weekend Recap

Want to learn more about the metrics I use in tracking the metagame? You can find an explainer here. As Bloomburrow season starts to wind down the threads that have woven their way through Pauper since Modern Horizons 3 are starting a new pattern. The ascendancy of Gruul Ramp and Basking Broodscale strategies were aContinue reading “September 13-15 Pauper Weekend Recap”

January 21-22 Pauper Winner’s Metagame Recap

Biggest Winner: Affinity Biggest Surprise: Dimir Faeries What I’d Play Next Week: Bogles Win +: Measures all wins better than X-3 in Swiss (X-2 is 1, X-1 is 2, etc). Measures a deck’s relative strength against the field in that event K-Wins: Measures all wins less all losses, Top 8 inclusive. Measures a deck’s strengthContinue reading “January 21-22 Pauper Winner’s Metagame Recap”

January 14-15 Pauper Winner’s Metagame Recap

Biggest Winner: Bogles Biggest Surprise: Orzhov Ephemerate What I’d Play Next Week: Mardu Synthesizer Win +: Measures all wins better than X-3 in Swiss (X-2 is 1, X-1 is 2, etc). Measures a deck’s relative strength against the field in that event K-Wins: Measures all wins less all losses, Top 8 inclusive. Measures a deck’sContinue reading “January 14-15 Pauper Winner’s Metagame Recap”

Rumbling Crescendo – Bryant Cook

When I was thinking about this series I knew I wanted to get Bryant in early. He and I share a love of the New York Mets but also have similar taste in some music. I was excited to see his responses and I hope you are as well. Tell us a little bit aboutContinue reading “Rumbling Crescendo – Bryant Cook”

Rumbling Crescendo – An Introduction

The people who play Magic aren’t just Magic players. One thing the kept me engaged with the game for so long are the stories that were told about competitors at major events. Magic is a game but it can be so much more. When I first started writing a blog, it took me forever toContinue reading “Rumbling Crescendo – An Introduction”