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Avacyn Restored for PTQs

Jarvis Yu — Fri, 04 May 2012 04:03:19 +0000

Pro Tour Avacyn Restored is all about Block, but getting to Return to Ravnica Pro Tour style will take some Standard effort. Jarvis begins leading the way today!

April MTGO PTQs

Jarvis Yu — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:26:41 +0000

If you want to get ahead of the curve, you need to know where it is first. Jarvis is back with an analysis of recent Standard Magic Online PTQs. What will you battle at the next PTQ?

Ramp in Standard

Jarvis Yu — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:46 +0000

Down with Delver! Jarvis is back with a rundown of an archetype that takes it to the limit: Ramp! He also shares an extra special proven brew, for those who long for Pods!

Delver

Jarvis Yu — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:01:55 +0000

If you've been playing Standard you know that "Delver" is the top dog. Before even it's dominance at Salt Lake City, Jarvis broke down the flavors and rationale of the different builds. See how to beat each!

Modern Rehash

Jarvis Yu — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:02:45 +0000

Looking to cash in on a PTQ as the Modern season winds down? Jarvis breaks down some of the best decks, and shows you one under the radar to attack the Tron-heavy metagame!

Hybrids: Two-Plan Decks

Jarvis Yu — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:01:21 +0000

To beat a deck, or to not beat a deck? That is the question Jarvis poses to you. Of course, he also tells you what you actually want to do to beat decks!

U/r Tron – Richmond Modern PTQ Winner

Jarvis Yu — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:07:26 +0000

Jarvis, the PTQ Slayer of the greater DC metro area, won a recent Modern PTQ in Richmond. See how he looks at the Tron decks, and how you could take down a PTQ too!

Legacy Metagame

Jarvis Yu — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:53:55 +0000

Heading out to Indianapolis for this weekend's Grand Prix? Jarvis has the usual scoop on the best decks in the format, as well as his weapon of choice for the event!

Pro Tour Decks, Part 2

Jarvis Yu — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:16:34 +0000

With the second part of his Pro Tour review, Jarvis breaks down the headlining decks and makes his prediction for what you should be playing this weekend in Baltimore!

Pro Tour Decks, Part 1

Jarvis Yu — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:01:05 +0000

While the decks in the limelight are the most memorable, Jarvis looks at many more played across events. Pro Tour Dark Ascension is still full of awesome decks to look at!

The Mana Base

Jarvis Yu — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:03:21 +0000

The fundamentals of Magic are important, and required, but boring. While making mana isn't sexy, mana by the numbers just works better. Jarvis shows you how!

Modern PTQ Results

Jarvis Yu — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:04:09 +0000

What's good in the Modern metagame? Jarvis has a surprising conclusion as he breaks down the top decks from the Magic Online PTQs!

Aggro-Control in Modern

Jarvis Yu — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:01:21 +0000

While blue is synonymous with control, it also lends itself to more aggressive plays as well. Jarvis breaks down several hybrid strategies that have been dominating the Magic Online Modern metagame!

Modern Gifts

Jarvis Yu — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:20:07 +0000

Jarvis is back, this time tackling one of the premier value-based decks of the Modern format: Gifts Ungiven, in all its beautiful flavors!

Modern Affinity

Jarvis Yu — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:02:14 +0000

Affinity is an ugly beast, having raised its head in just about every format. Modern is no different, and Jarvis's analysis will show how the variety of builds work, and what makes them viable choices!