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Gregoire Thibault - December 31, 2013

Deck of the Day – Esper Human by Shota Takao (2nd Place Grand Pr...

Esper Human – Esper Midrange Takao, Shota 2nd place at GP Shizuoka 2013 Top 8 Lands (25) 4 Godless Shrine 4 Hallowed Fountain 2 Mutavault 3 Plains 1 Swamp 3 Temple of Deceit 4 Temple of Silence 4 Watery Grave Creatures (24) 1 Cartel Aristocrat 3 Daring Skyjek 3 Desecration... Read More

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Gregoire Thibault - December 1, 2013

Deck of the Day – Orzhov Control (Grand Prix Vienna – Top 16 &...

Orzhov Control – Black Control splashing white Andreas Ganz (12th, 12-3, Black Control splashing white) Grand Prix Vienna – Top 16 Lands (25) 4 Godless Shrine 4 Mutavault 1 Plains 12 Swamp 4 Temple of Silence Creatures (13) 4 Blood Baron of Vizkopa 4 Desecration Demon 4 Pack... Read More

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Gregoire Thibault - October 24, 2013

Deck of the Day: Boros “White Weenie” (Grand Prix Louisvil...

Boros “White Weenie” Justin Herrell Grand Prix Louisville – Top 16 Theros Standard Main Deck 60 cards 4 Mutavault 11 Plains 4 Sacred Foundry 4 Temple of Triumph 23 lands 4 Banisher Priest 4 Daring Skyjek 4 Dryad Militant 3 Imposing Sovereign 4 Judge’s Familiar 3 Precinct Captain 4 Soldier... Read More

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Mike Carrozza - November 15, 2022

Best of The Brothers’ War – Blue!

Welcome to my set review where I will pick my five favourite cards of each colour from The Brothers’ War booster set! Given that The Brothers’ War also comes out with a pair of preconstructed Commander decks, I’ll also... Read More

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Three Kings Loot - April 8, 2014

Journey into Nyx – Dawnbringer Charioteers, Dictate of Kruphix, ...

Dawnbringer Charioteers – seems pretty standard as far as Heroic creatures go for White. Opening this pack 1 pick 1 in your draft that also nets you Akroan Skyguard and Wingsteed Rider would definitely provide you a formidable... Read More

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Mike Carrozza - January 26, 2023

Best of Phyrexia: All Will Be One – Blue!

Hello! Welcome to my set review where I will pick five cards of each colour and discuss my favourite cards from them. Given that Phyrexia:All Will Be One (aka ONE) also comes out with a pair of preconstructed Commander... Read More

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Mike Carrozza - May 31, 2022

A Seat at the Table – Backgrounds for the 99!

Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate introduces Background, a new enchantment subtype, to the game we all love – Magic: The Gathering. With their ability to be paired with a legendary creature with “Choose a Background”, they can find... Read More

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Daniel Clayton - July 13, 2014

Scrying M15 MTG: A Look into the Future

Scrying M15 MTG: A Look into the Future (Full M15 spoiler Gallery here) by Daniel Clayton – The Will of the Floral Spuzzem additional commentary by Bruce Gray – Casual Encounters If you’ve been asleep or just haven’t cared... Read More

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Bruce Gray - June 9, 2014

L’eggo my Aggro – Gruul aggro budget

L’eggo my Aggro by Bruce Gray -Casual Encounters I like to sit down and try my hand at brewing all sorts of formats. Pauper, sure…I love it. Modern…of course (although I don’t think I’m all that good at it!). ... Read More

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Bruce Gray - April 14, 2014

Casual Encounters – Underappreciated cards of Magic sets past: G...

As I sit here writing we are slightly more than 6 months away from another rotation and seeing all those lovely cards from Return to Ravnica block disappearing from Standard. In the world of Magic, six months is an... Read More

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Bruce Gray - March 25, 2014

Casual Encounters – UW Tempo (Standard Pauper)

I have never been a guy to quibble much over format. I’ve mostly just played whatever I had in whatever deck I felt like building. This can yield some very interesting and fun... Read More

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Three Kings Loot - January 16, 2014

Born of the Gods – Xenagos God of Revels, Karametra God of the H...

Xenagos, God of Revels – this is where I am really getting interested in playing a very aggressive GRuul deck. Looking at the recently spoiled Fanatic of Xenagos paired up with his God we already see a huge potential to end... Read More