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Adventures with Alpha: July 2020 Alpha League Report

by Stephen Menendian on September 9, 2020

My summer romance with Alpha Constructed League has affirmed and deepened a conviction which I’ve…

DegenCast Episode 11: Plaguefest, Legacy 606, and the Corona Cup

by James Easteppe on July 31, 2020

The Hacks (Richard Sponholz and James Easteppe), joined by Ryan “Rusty” Hobbs, verbally shitpost, discuss…

Delving Into Vintage Unleashed

by Nat Moes on July 28, 2020

Recently (like the last four years) I’ve been a little bored with the Vintage format.…

Adventures with Alpha: June 2020 Alpha League Report

by Stephen Menendian on July 13, 2020

Some friends and acquaintances of mine have had a fraught relationship to Magic during the…

So Many Insane Plays – Vintage and Old School Banned and Restricted List Recommendations (2020)

by Stephen Menendian on July 7, 2020

As Banned and Restricted List debates are a perennial topic of discussion, I decided a…

Serious Vintage Episode 47: Introducing UX: Vintage Unleashed

by Nat Moes on July 2, 2020

For episode 47, Geoff Moes (@ThallidTosser on Twitter), Nat Moes (@GrandpaBelcher), and Josh Chapple (@joshchapple)…

On Magic’s Impure History

by JACO on June 11, 2020

On Wednesday June 10, 2020, Wizards of the Coast announced an unprecedented action, in the…

Schools of Magic: The History of Vintage – The Best (and Worst) Vintage Formats of All Time

by Stephen Menendian on May 25, 2020

Introduction For a format regarded as “Eternal,” the ordinary Magic player may be surprised to…

Banned and Restricted List Changes to Middle School (05-2020 Update)

by JACO on May 22, 2020

The following changes outlined below are being made to Eternal Central’s recommended Banned and Restricted…

Serious Vintage Episode 46: Vintage in the Time of Coronavirus

by Nat Moes on May 15, 2020

For episode 46, Geoff Moes (@ThallidTosser on Twitter), Nat Moes (@GrandpaBelcher), and Josh Chapple (@joshchapple)…

Serious Vintage Episode 45: The Dave Files Part 2, Enter the Hero Zone

by Nat Moes on April 27, 2020

For episode 45, Geoff Moes (@ThallidTosser on Twitter), Nat Moes (@GrandpaBelcher), and Josh Chapple (@joshchapple)…

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 99: Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths

by Kevin Cron on April 27, 2020

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, with bonus Commander 2020 cards!

DegenCast Episode 10: Long Live Tezzerator

by James Easteppe on April 16, 2020

The Hacks (Richard Sponholz and James Easteppe) discuss Legacy, Banned and Restricted changes, Grudge Matches,…

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 98: Vintage Scenarios

by Kevin Cron on April 6, 2020

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian discuss six Vintage scenarios.

Serious Vintage Episode 44: The Dave Files Part 1, Early Magic

by Nat Moes on March 27, 2020

For episode 44, Geoff Moes (@ThallidTosser on Twitter), Nat Moes (@GrandpaBelcher), and Josh Chapple (@joshchapple)…

DegenCast Episode 9: Legacy

by James Easteppe on March 11, 2020

The Hacks (Richard Sponholz and James Easteppe) discuss Old School, Vintage, Legacy, and gatherings.

Lords’ Haus 2020 Event Coverage

by JACO on March 1, 2020

This past weekend the Lords of the Pit held a private getaway, nestled in the…

Madison Offensive 2020 Team Tactical Coverage

by JACO on February 6, 2020

This past weekend a number of teams trekked to Wisconsin for the fourth annual Madison…

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 97: Theros Beyond Death

by Kevin Cron on February 3, 2020

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review Theros Beyond Death, for Vintage.

So Many Insane Plays Podcast Episode 96: 2019 Vintage Year in Review

by Kevin Cron on January 21, 2020

Kevin Cron and Steve Menendian review the year in Vintage, and award their annual Moxy…

DegenCast Episode 8: Hacksmas 2019 Recap, and the Vintage Metagame

by James Easteppe on January 9, 2020

The Hacks (Richard Sponholz and James Easteppe) recap Hacksmas 2019, and discuss the current Vintage…

European Legacy Champs 2019 Coverage, Decklists, and Results

by JACO on December 27, 2019

This past week the tournament organizers Magic Bazaar hosted the European Eternal Weekend 2019, and…

European Vintage Champs 2019 Coverage, Decklists, and Results

by JACO on December 27, 2019

This past week the tournament organizers Magic Bazaar hosted the European Eternal Weekend 2019, and…

DegenCast Episode 7: November Banned and Restricted List Musings

by James Easteppe on December 9, 2019

The Hacks (Richard Sponholz and James Easteppe) discuss the November 1 2019 Banned and Restricted…