Adam discusses his time covering the US Nationals.
DCI Testing New Play/Draw in PT Amsterdam Top 8
TheStarkingtonPost.com reports that the DCI sent an email to all players invited to Pro Tour Amsterdam explaining that they will be testing a new Play/Draw rule for the tournament's Top 8. "For the first game of each match in the Top 8, the player that finished higher in the Swiss rounds chooses either to play [...]
This Week in Magic 8/21-8/27
by Erik Linden
Eric brings in more awesome links from around the MTG web.
Pack to Power – Trades 87 – Finale
It took 98 trades before he finally got there, but he did. Read how he ended his Pack to Power quest.
Seven Tips for a Better Sideboard
Guest author, Ari Lax, discusses seven points to help you build a better sideboard.
Magic the Classroom – Extended Fun
by Dan Eckstein
Dan turns to the oft-ignored Extended and toys with a deck idea.
Scars of Mirrodin – Contagion Clasp & Kemba’s Skyguard
We knew to expect these cards from the Elspeth vs Tezzeret Duel decks, but we received a tip of what these cards do. We did not have photos, but it seems that these have been spoiled on MTGSalvation. See below and see what the new mechanic "Proliferate" does. Contagion Clasp Artifact When Contagion Clasp enters [...]
DD: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret Review and SoM Mockups
by Leaf
One day after clandestine sources leaked the entire list, Duel Decks: Elspeth vs Tezzeret's contents were released by WotC on the official site. From the moment of its announcement, the has been the most highly anticipated DD (the FtV: Exiled of Duel Decks) and the card lists don't disappoint. A solid mix of of utility [...]
Hacking Your Card-Sorting Process
by Kelly Reid
A good sort system requires a strong algorithm, decide yours.