The Princes of Pauper

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The Chained to the Rocks Dilemma Feb 08, 2022

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Roman and Flores visit a modern -- and Modern -- classic from Mike's CoolStuffInc era. One of Mike's favorite articles, with this revisit coming on the heel's of Roman's success at MTG Las Vegas.

Why I'm Excited About Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Jan 25, 2022

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Mike revisits some favorite memories from Champions of Kamigawa, Ravnica Block, and their "Tier Two" metagame. Plus some failed art and a story or two... All with an eye towards the hot pink new set.

Paleolithic Burn in Modern Jan 11, 2022

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What exactly is "Paleolithic" Burn?

Whether you want to call it Boomer Burn or just plain Boros Burn, the classic r-w deck might be one of the best options despite encroachment from so many Modern Horizons II options at R.

Find.

Out.

Why!

The Limit of Almost Every Deck Jan 04, 2022

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What is the Limit of Almost Every Deck?

Why is that a super cool thing to talk about in 2022?

And what does Halana and Elena, Partners have to do with Chaplain of Alms and Legion Angel, anyway?

PRESENT and FUTURE Black Decks Dec 28, 2021

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What do the current Blood Money (and surprisingly successful non-Blood on the Snow) black decks look like?

How might they look with some additions from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty?

The Case for Azorius Control in Standard Dec 21, 2021

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If Mike had to play one game of Standard for his life, he'd pick Izzet Dragons.

Still, Hullbreaker Horror and Cemetery Protector make a strong case for Number Two

Novel Approaches to Icing Izzet Dec 14, 2021

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Everybody hates Izzet! Or, at least most people have to have a plan for Prismari. This week Mike looks at an emerging Dimir discard deck, comments a little on what makes Izzet so hard for control to compete with, and reveals a weird new solution from -- gasp -- Mono-White!

The Barbarian's Guide to Innovation Dec 07, 2021

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A secret sideboard in Venice. The principles of Barbarian Class. Making your own luck, making your reputation, and making it go faster, Faster, FASTER at the Innistrad Championships

Practical Conservation of Willpower Dec 01, 2021

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Mike and Roman revisit a classic article about decision fatigue, an Israeli parole board, and eating snacks during a tournament...

Because of course young Roman did just that to break through to Top 8 of MTGVegas! This podcast celebrates his amazing accomplishment and sets up lessons as we return to "The Gathering" half of Magic.

Let's Get Edges in Paper! Nov 30, 2021

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With MTGVegas in the books, Mike addresses tips for long paper tournaments, presumably for a public increasingly interested in "The Gathering" half of Magic

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