GatheringMagic.com » Brandon Isleib

Two Souls Living in Just One Bond

Brandon Isleib — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:57 +0000

Wolfir Silverheart and Homicidal Seclusion. Nobody should put them in the same deck, but Brandon likes both to make the most of Avacyn Restored! Are you upgrading your options?

Isleib Unplanned

Brandon Isleib — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:02:01 +0000

While Limited may be the raison d'être to open packs, sometimes you just need to explore. Brandon takes an unscripted journey through a few old boosters.

Let’s Play Avacyn Restored

Brandon Isleib — Tue, 01 May 2012 04:01:14 +0000

There are cards, and then again there are CARDS! Brandon breakdown down the highlights of high-flying, and restores his decks with Avacyn Restored.

The Deck Draft

Brandon Isleib — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:01:37 +0000

What is the Deck Draft? It's an awesome way to play that Brandon wants to share with you!

Pentachromacy

Brandon Isleib — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:01:17 +0000

We all know the colors of our decks affect how our games will play out. Brandon goes one step further, showing you how everyone's deck affect the environment of multiplayer games!

The 100 Worst Cards in Modern, Part 2

Brandon Isleib — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:51:06 +0000

The best of the rest? It's only gotten worse! Brandon brings the other 50 terrible cards to sight so you know what to avoid!

The 100 Worst Cards in Modern, Part 1

Brandon Isleib — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:01:40 +0000

How many bad cards can you name? No, really. Modern-legal cards that baffle, disappoint, and make decks worse: how many can you name? Brandon has over 100 for us, starting with the first 52!

Can Ruhandle It?

Brandon Isleib — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:02:09 +0000

With a call to rebuild Bruce's Ruhan of the Fomori deck, Brandon breaks out the budget tools and crafts a Commander fighting machine! (With a bonus color-specific music playlist to enjoy as well!)

Tour de Cards – Planeshift and Apocalypse

Brandon Isleib — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:23:19 +0000

With the Invasion underway, Brandon takes a closer look through both Planeshift and Apocalypse! What treasures and weapons lay buried in the final act of the Weatherlight Saga?

Tour de Cards – Invasion

Brandon Isleib — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:06:18 +0000

While the Phyrexian invasion of Mirrodin may be fresh in your memory, the original battle to save a plane was fought for Dominaria. Brandon runs down the best of the Invasion Block, starting with the namesake set!

Mr. Casual Goes to Washington

Brandon Isleib — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:03:34 +0000

Brandon is gearing up to hit Grand Prix Seattle! If you've been considering attending a big Magic event, his review of your knowledge should inspire the confidence he has himself!

Decktagon + On + On

Brandon Isleib — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:01:39 +0000

Have you ever tried rating cards? What about entire decks? Brandon brings his unique view of deck evaluation back, sharing how you can review your choices to make the difference in your next game!

Séances with Devils

Brandon Isleib — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:02:07 +0000

Dealing with a few Devils requires the work of a Séance. Brandon breaks down some funky and fun decks possible thanks to Dark Ascension!

History Is Written by the Literate

Brandon Isleib — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:01:16 +0000

Bias is a tricky challenge to deal with, but perhaps hardest for those unaware of how it's affecting them. Brandon breaks down one the of stickiest points of writing about Magic!

Let’s Play Dark Ascension

Brandon Isleib — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:12:39 +0000

Dark Ascension means new strategies, themes, ideas, and decks. All these bundled together means a ton of fun for Commander! Brandon shares all the cards he can't wait to adopt to the 100 card format!