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5 Magic The Gathering Booster Drafting Tips To Improve Your Game

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Jon

Booster Draft is both a challenging and exciting format of Magic The Gathering. Not only do you have to work with a limited card pool, you also have to meta-game against the other people with whom you are drafting. If … Continue reading →

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How to Win at Trading Magic The Gathering Cards

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Jon

Especially if you're new to the game, trading Magic The Gathering cards can be a daunting process. Memorizing prices and identifying popular cards is not something you'll learn overnight, but it is the aim of this article to provide a … Continue reading →

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How To Identify White Bordered Magic The Gathering Sets

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Jon

Here is a quick guide to help you determine which white-bordered Magic: The Gathering set your cards are from!

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How To Find Magic The Gathering Tournament Locations

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Jon

Magic The Gathering is a lot more fun when you have a group of people to play with! Whether you've just moved somewhere new, or are looking to find more Magic players in your area, here are some tips to … Continue reading →

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How To Use Card Advantage to Win at Magic The Gathering

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Jon

Winning at Magic: The Gathering is often a battle of out-resourcing your opponent. Your goal is to present more threats to your opponent than his deck can deal with before his life total becomes zero (or any other win condition … Continue reading →

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Beginner's Guide to Magic The Gathering Tournament Etiquette

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Jon

Tournament Magic is an excellent way to improve your skills as a Magic player. You'll have a chance to play against some of the more challenging decks in the field, which will give you many opportunities to pinpoint your deck's … Continue reading →

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How To Build a Cheap Magic The Gathering Deck

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Jon

Tournament-level Magic can be a very expensive hobby, with some decks costing hundreds of dollars to build. However, deck building doesn't have to put you into financial ruin! Here are a few quick tips to help you build a cheap, … Continue reading →

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How Many Land Does a Magic The Gathering Deck Need?

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Jon

When you're playing Magic, few things can be more frustrating than "mana screw". Drawing too few lands, or even too many, can slow your deck to a screeching halt! Once you've finished building your Magic deck, here's how to estimate … Continue reading →

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Magic Online – Why It's Great, and Why It's Not!

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Jon

Magic Online takes the Magic: The Gathering trading card game to a whole new level, in a virtual environment. There are some subtle nuances that differentiate Magic Online from its cardboard counterpart – some good, and some bad. Here are … Continue reading →

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How to Beat a Mono-Red Burn Deck in Magic The Gathering

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Jon

Burn decks are extremely effective at what they do: fast damage and lots of it. Dueling against a mono-red Magic deck full of direct damage spells can be a nightmare, especially if you're playing a much slower deck. Like any … Continue reading →

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