Modern

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Bruce Gray - March 28, 2014

Casual Encounters – Why playing Modern doesn’t have to be exp...

Well, we’ve seen the Pro Tour, and a massive GP down in Richmond with one major thing in common.  Both of these premier events were Modern in their format, and that’s super cool.  We all spend so much time... Read More
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Gerald Knight - March 20, 2014

Knight’s Booty: A Modern Problem

Panic sets in as you are told by the pretty lady at the airport terminal that your luggage has been lost.  It’s unthinkable.  How could your luggage be lost?  You need that for this weekend.  Your clothes were in... Read More
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Eric Jeffrey Seltzer - March 15, 2014

Deck of the Day – UB Faeries by Alex Sittner (15th at Grand Prix...

U/B Faeries Alex Sittner 15th Place at Grand Prix on 3/9/2014 When the last Banned & Restricted announcement was released one of the cards that was unbanned was Bitterblossom. Bitterblossom was one of the cards that was placed on the initial... Read More
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Eric Jeffrey Seltzer - March 14, 2014

Deck of the Day – UWR Twin by Samuel Tharmaratnam (10th at Grand...

U/W/R Twin Samuel Tharmaratnam 10th Place at Grand Prix on 3/9/2014 From the time it was discovered that Splinter Twin could be paired with Twin in order to create an infinite army to smash your opponent it has been abused in... Read More
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Eric Jeffrey Seltzer - March 13, 2014

Deck of the Day – Scapeshift by Andrew Calderon (13th at Grand P...

Scapeshift Andrew Calderon 13th Place at Grand Prix on 3/9/2014 As is the case with many decks in Modern the basis for the original design was found in Standard which was adapted and improved upon by the cards available in the... Read More
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Eric Jeffrey Seltzer - March 11, 2014

Deck of the Day – UW Control by Shaheen Soorani (18th at Grand P...

U/W Control Shaheen Soorani 18th Place at Grand Prix Richmond on 3/9/2014 Those that know Shaheen Soorani know that he is no stranger to UW based Control style decks, in fact he can be called somewhat of an expert on the... Read More
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Eric Jeffrey Seltzer - March 11, 2014

Deck of the Day – Affinity by Vipin Chackonal (2nd at GP Richmon...

Affinity Vipin Chackonal 2nd Place at Grand Prix on 3/9/2014 Affinity is a name that’s holds a deeper meaning then just what it stands for in Modern. Part of that meaning is why people tried to reinvent the deck to be... Read More
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Eric Jeffrey Seltzer - March 10, 2014

Champion’s Deck – Kiki Pod by Brian Liu (1st at Grand Prix...

Kiki Pod Brian Liu 1st Place at Grand Prix on 3/9/2014 One of the marquee cards in Modern has been Birthing Pod and it’s unique ability to upgrade creatures into new creatures from your library. There is an entirely different Pod... Read More
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Eric Jeffrey Seltzer - February 25, 2014

Champion’s Deck – UWR Control by Shaun McLaren (1st at Pro...

UWR Control Shaun McLaren Pro Tour Born of the Gods – Modern – Champion What an amazing final game this deck played with such patience by Shaun McLaren.  This deck is basically your quintessential Counter-Burn deck for the Modern... Read More
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Three Kings Loot - February 3, 2014

Banned & Restricted List – February 7, 2014

Effective Date: February 7, 2014 Magic Online Effective Date: February 12, 2014 Modern  Deathrite Shaman is banned. Bitterblossom and Wild Nacatl are unbanned. Standard, Legacy, Vintage No changes Read More
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Eric Jeffrey Seltzer - January 12, 2014

Champion’s Deck – UWR Midrange by Vjeren Horvat (1st Place...

UWR Midrange Vjeren Horvat 1st Place at GP Prague Modern on 01/12/2014 Lands (25) 4 Arid Mesa 4 Celestial Colonnade 1 Glacial Fortress 2 Hallowed Fountain 1 Island 1 Mountain 1 Plains 1 Sacred Foundry 4 Scalding Tarn 1... Read More
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Eric Jeffrey Seltzer - January 12, 2014

Deck of the Day – Tin Fists by Jan van der Vegt (Day 1 GP Prague...

Tin Fists Jan van der Vegt Day One at GP Prague Modern on Jan. 11th 2014 Lands (21) 1 Blackcleave Cliffs 1 Breeding Pool 3 City of Brass 1 Copperline Gorge 1 Creeping Tar Pit 4 Gemstone Mine 1... Read More