What times these are. It has been a while since I put pen to paper, but this article is about[…]
Author: chrisvincent
Mono White Devotion: Deck intro and breakdown
Hi all, I’m back with an update on how I’m getting on in the world of Pioneer. There were no[…]
Mono-White Commanders: Are the options really that limited?
At the tail end of last year, I explored the perception that white is ‘underpowered’ in Commander by looking at[…]
Pioneering with Bant Spirits: Match-up and sideboard guide
Hi all, I’m back with an update on how I’m getting on in the world of Pioneer. A few things[…]
Getting rid of Commander Damage: Thinking about why and why not
Hi all, I’m back to writing after taking some time off over the last month or so. Today’s topic is[…]
Pioneering with Plains and Islands: Azorius Spirits deck tech
As the dust has settled on Pioneer’s first few months, it’s become a format I’m playing with increasing frequency. The[…]
2019 in review: The year of the Ban-hammer
As we start to close in on the end of the year and prepare ourselves for 2020, I thought it[…]
Mono-white in Commander: examining why people think it’s “underpowered”
Recently, there’s been a lot of noise on my social media and in some groups in which I play Commander[…]
Winning a WPNQ with Golgari Cat Food
Last weekend I played in a Standard WPNQ in Huddersfield with Standard’s latest ‘deck to beat’, Cat Food, and emerged[…]
Emotional investment in Magic tournaments: Why I changed my approach
I’d like to introduce this article by giving credit where it’s due. I decided to write about this topic because[…]
Mythic Championship VI in review: What it was like playing in my first Magic Pro Tour
Just over a week ago, I competed in Mythic Championship VI (MCVI) in Richmond, Virginia. I had hoped to get[…]
Throne of Eldraine Draft Archetypes Overview: Synergy or Power?
As Mythic Championship VI approaches, I’ve continued to draft while takes over all the constructed Magic formats. My previous article[…]
ELD Draft: Cards in Throne of Eldraine that are actually better or worse than they look
Throne of Eldraine has hit the shelves in local game stores and online, and by now we’ve had a chance[…]
How to Become a “Better” Commander Player: Three Key Questions!
As a player of both competitive and casual formats, I’m mindful that what I think it means to be a[…]
Stoneforge Mystic in Modern: Azorius Control Deck Tech & Sideboard Guide!
The unbanning of Stoneforge Mystic (SFM) in Modern has got people talking and has been a significant contributor to the[…]
Faceless Menace: Modifying the Commander 19 Pre-con with more tricks
Last weekend saw the release of four new pre-constructed Commander decks: Mystic Intellect, Primal Genesis, Merciless Rage, and Faceless Menace.[…]
Keeping my faith in humanity: playing Modern at Magic Fest Birmingham
Last weekend I participated in the Grand Prix event at Magic Fest Birmingham. The format of the event was Modern,[…]
Winning a Modern Mythic Championship Qualifier with Humans!
Last weekend, I piloted my favourite Modern deck, Humans, to victory at a Mythic Championship Qualifier (MCQ) and qualified for[…]
10-5 playing Modern at Magic Fest Barcelona with some notes on deck selection and variance
Last weekend I ventured to Spain to compete in the Grand Prix at Magic Fest Barcelona. The format for this[…]
Spotlighting some new additions for Commander from M20 and a ‘Mono Blue’ Golos deck
The new Core set Magic 2020 has been around for a few weeks or so now and I’ve already enjoyed[…]