Knights and Day: Exploring the Knights Tribe in M11 Standard
by Mark Ian Alloso
The recent release of the core set Magic 2011 offered us new options for a tribe-type deck. Vampires replaced its lord Nocturnus with a captivating one, though I still go for the first one as evation is much preferred rather than permanent +1/+1 pump. The new set also offered a lord, Knight Exemplar, for the new tribe for white. The powerful ability of giving indestructibility to its kins (as well as the +1/+1 boost) gave me an idea of checking the rest of the Knights in the current Standard format. Read More »
Tournament Report – A Near Death Experience
by Oliver Mastilero
It’s always my dream to have byes during Grand Prix events like the pro does. Having 3 byes is a big advantage since you only have to win 3 games to make it into day two and have a chance for the money finish as well as get the opportunity to battle with the pros in round 4. That reminds me of my recent Grand Prix experience last March held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia wherein it was very exhausting to duel 8 straight rounds in Day 1. It was the best experience for me being able to make it to day 2 despite not getting the most coveted money finish (Top 64). Read More »
All For One, One For All
by Benedict Eldred Dy
“The best expedition would be an entire team of me.”
Hey, this is my first time to write an article for magic. After long pondering on what to write about, I finally thought of several of my friends who quit the game because of its financial requirements, so I’m writing this to prove them wrong, and to help our fellow newbies to fit in under a strict budget. Read More »
Drafting with Mao: Zen/Zen/Zen #1
by Marco Gonzalez
Hey all. After a significant number of Zendikar drafts I decided to write a weekly column about my drafts, my picks, game play, and everything about Zendikar limited. This is my first article and my first time writing about limited strategy. Let’s go! *Evan Erwin’s tone*. Read More »
Picks of Pics: Lenten Special
by Oliver Mastilero
Good Day to all MTG Peeps! Here I am again bringing you the 2 day tournament picture compilations which happened last April 4 and April 6. Without further ado I will be breaking down the two tournaments in details… Read More »
Featured Articles
Knights and Day: Exploring the Knights Tribe in M11 Standardby Mark Ian Alloso
The recent release of the core set Magic 2011 offered us new options for a tribe-type deck. Vampires replaced its lord Nocturnus...
To Trap or Not to Trap, That is the Questionby Pete "Stranger" Faytaren
DISCLAIMER: I will not put in my experiences when I piloted this deck on a tourney coz it had an abysmal day (lacked too many cards...
Whisper Bant in Standardby Ralph Villa
Zzup babes! Hi I’m Rap and this is my first time writing an article here in Magic Iloilo which is I’m proud to be one of the...
Thornling: The Underhyped Card in Standardby Mark Ian Alloso
Hi all, Happy Friday. My article for today will discuss about a particular creature that has been under hyped in the current Standard...
Remembering The Prosby Mark Ian Alloso
Hey all! It has been another great weekend well spent and guess what, we are few days away from MtG Worlds Championships 2009. I’m...
Tournament Reports
Tournament Report – A Near Death Experienceby Oliver Mastilero
It’s always my dream to have byes during Grand Prix events like the pro does. Having 3 byes is a big advantage since you only have...
Tournament Report: Clash of the Titansby Oliver Mastilero
The Eldrazi was awakened and last Saturday we experienced a brand new and exciting limited game play of the pastime we love most,...
The Boros Rush Experienceby Jared Baterna
Warning: This is not a detailed narration of my experience during the Gold Rush but a mere overview of my thoughts and feelings before,...
Tournament Report: Spreading Seas Took Me to the Topby Carl Jason Lira
There would always be a big question about playing this card in the main board. But for me this card has a lot of potential in todays...
Tournament Report: Cruel Sphinxesby Peter Franz Yap
Yowza! Hi guys! It’s my first time writing an article here. Hope you don’t mind my way of writing and making stuff up....
Limited Strategies
Drafting with Mao: Zen/Zen/Zen #1by Marco Gonzalez
Hey all. After a significant number of Zendikar drafts I decided to write a weekly column about my drafts, my picks, game play, and...
Drafting with the Shardsby Patrick Tirol
Hello Magic Universe! Patrick here, I’m very happy to finish 1st with a 4-0 record in the Shards of Alara booster draft event....
Dowsing into Limited: Shards of Alara - Greenby Sarsi
Hello! I have been entrusted in giving some of my limited opinions. Through daily drafting I have rated some cards in the new set....
Evaluating the Shards: Shards of Alara - Blueby John Paul Imperial
Hi everyone. I’m John Paul and this is the limited side of magic, the place where cards that don’t see constructed play...
Building on a Budget
All For One, One For Allby Benedict Eldred Dy
“The best expedition would be an entire team of me.” Hey, this is my first time to write an article for magic. After...
Esper Deck for Pauper Mtgby Aaron Angelo Corpuz
Hello people! We all know Magic: The Gathering is an expensive hobby when playing in its competitive side. For people who like playing...
Budget Naya Deck for Alara Blockby Aaron Angelo Corpuz
Here’s the budget Naya deck version made by our guest writer and active forum member Ronron. Hi guys. This is my budget Naya deck...
Maniniyot’s Corner
Picks of Pics: Lenten Specialby Oliver Mastilero
Good Day to all MTG Peeps! Here I am again bringing you the 2 day tournament picture...
Picks of Pics: A Three-Tourny Special (February 28, March 7, and March 14, 2009)by Oliver Mastilero
Hello once again! It had been a busy three weeks for me and I was not able to post...
Picks of Pics (February 21, 2009)by Oliver Mastilero
Hey ya’ll! Its been a while since the last issue of Picks of Pics, I know...
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