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So Many Insane Plays – Measuring Metagame Diversity and Balance

by Stephen Menendian on November 27, 2018

There is nothing that prompts more disagreement or debate in the Magic community than the…

Vintage Champs 2017 and the State of Vintage

by JACO on November 8, 2017

This is going to be a long article, because there’s a lot to touch on.…

The Curious Case of Mishra’s Workshop

by Sean O'Brien on October 30, 2017

With 5 out of 8 spots consumed by shop decks I thought I’d post some…

Understanding Gush: The Final Chapter?

by Stephen Menendian on August 2, 2017

On April 24, 2017, the DCI broke my heart. The signs were all there. I…

Magic Deck Building Statistics

by Mike VanDyke on March 23, 2017

Some years ago, a few friends and I had a conversation about a quintessential Magic…

How to Make a Flowchart

by Adam Pierce on February 3, 2017

Play mistakes are an inescapable part of Magic: The Gathering. I make my fair share,…

Cantrips in Legacy, Explaining Miracles’ Success, and the Problems with Dig Through Time

by Sitharthan Sriharan on June 18, 2015

If there’s one aspect of Vintage and Legacy that distinguishes them from other formats, it’s…

A Word on Testing and Grand Prix Lille

by Philipp Schönegger on June 2, 2015

Grand Prix Lille will be here soon, and it’s time to find 75 cards that…

A Magic Game Theory

by Philipp Schönegger on August 11, 2014

Greetings, and welcome to another article of Magic Theory, which is a bit different than…

Solving Problems and Intuition

by Philipp Schönegger on August 6, 2014

Hello, today we’ll be talking about something slightly different than Miracles. I won’t be telling…

Resource Advantage in Magic Part 2: Tempo

by Adam Pierce on July 8, 2014

In today’s article we’ll examine card advantage and tempo, attempting to unravel the mystery of…

Resource Advantage in Magic Part 1: One-Shot Resources

by Adam Pierce on June 2, 2014

Magic the Gathering is a game of resource management. While the quirks of particular cards…

So Many Insane Plays – The “So Do You Wear a Cape?” Book Review

by Stephen Menendian on April 14, 2014

Enthusiast Titus Chalk has authored a brilliant, page-turning history of Magic: The Gathering sprinkled with…

Youth in Magic, and the Price of Gaming

by Juan Vilar on November 25, 2013

Hello. Many of you may not know me, unless you’ve seen me at events in…

So Many Insane Plays – A Short History of Dual Lands

by Stephen Menendian on September 3, 2013

Mana is the foundation of Magic. Although it is possible to design and build decks…

So Many Insane Plays – Three Lessons From Bobby Fischer

by Stephen Menendian on August 29, 2011

Bobby Fischer is arguably the greatest Chess player of all time. This fact is all…