The Princes of Pauper

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North American Premodern Championship - 3d Place May 18, 2022

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Mike's first foray into Premodern is the largest tournament on record! He does pretty well, with a third place finish. But if ever there was a case where journey went before destination, this is it. We really hope you enjoy the adventures.

The Four Things You Are Getting Wrong About the Best Deck in Standard May 10, 2022

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Mike thinks Rakdos Ob Anvil is the best deck in Standard.

Mike KNOWS many players are getting some big things wrong with, and about, it.

Breakpoints in Magic: The Gathering Apr 26, 2022

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Only listen if you want to get better at winning close races!

MIke borrows tech and terminology from some other popular games to illustrate how to win more / closer races in Magic.

Streets of New Capenna Official Preview: Fatal Grudge Apr 12, 2022

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In the tradition of Deadly Dispute and Rite of Oblivion comes a new way to blow up your own stuff... To blow up their stuff.

Attacking Companions and Other Topics Mar 22, 2022

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Den of the Bugbear and Kumano Faces Kakkazan in Standard and Pioneer! How to play your first turn depending on what Companion the opponent presents (in Modern) A novel way to approach attrition

The Five Stages of Izzet Mill Mar 15, 2022

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Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance ... and Tasha's Uncontrollable Laughter

Esper Violates the Prime Directive Mar 08, 2022

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The Top 8 Reasons Esper kind of sucks...

Plus!

The secret best card in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty.

Unlikely Hero Mar 01, 2022

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Take a trip down memory lane as Mike somehow crushes casting various Boomerang and / or Unsummon effects for 1U. Who is the Unlikely Hero at that casting cost in Standard right now?

The Mana Base Implications of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Feb 22, 2022

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The most immediate impact to deck construction coming out of new set Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty is at Magic's most fundamental point... The mana base.

Reckless, Ronin, Rabbit, and Roil Feb 15, 2022

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It's a new set!

It's a Red Deck!

Join Mike for adventures with Reckless Stormseeker, Reinforced Ronin, Rabbit Battery, Roil Eruption, and more!