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First Look: Secrets of Strixhaven
Strixhaven previews have arrived, and they look quite spicy. I'm more invested in this set release than I have been in years.

Mike Sigrist
3 days ago5 min read
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My Top 8 Arena Draft Formats
I've always been a major fan of flashback drafts, and Arena is getting to the point where there are so many sets to look back fondly on.

Mike Sigrist
Apr 27 min read
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Tips for an Underrated TMNT Draft
One of the most asked questions in my stream is "How are you liking TMNT Draft?" I always answer roughly the same way: I think it's fun but ultimately not a format where I'd want to play 100 drafts.
TMNT draft is about as good as it could be for what it is: a small set that will limit options while drafting. There are only five supported archetypes, making it harder to continue having new experiences.

Mike Sigrist
Mar 255 min read
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TMNT Cards That Impress
TMNT is a small set, which may not have as much impact as a set like Lorwyn, but there are a few cards that could have the juice to impact Standard.

Mike Sigrist
Mar 185 min read
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Making Top 8 in Arena Championship
This past weekend, I took my team's cub deck that I wrote about last week to a top 8 finish at AC11.

Mike Sigrist
Mar 67 min read
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Why I Chose Simic Cub for AC11
The Arena Championship is the closest thing you'll get these days to a Pro Tour held on MTG Arena, and for that reason I tested for it quite extensively.

Mike Sigrist
Feb 274 min read
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The Cycles of Standard
For the first time in a while, there is no discussion of banning cards in Standard. I think Standard is in one of the best places it's been.

Mike Sigrist
Feb 204 min read
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Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed Analysis
This past weekend, we witnessed a seasoned professional player, Christoffer Larsen, put on a show, winning the Pro Tour in an entertaining fashion.

Mike Sigrist
Feb 124 min read
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Drafting Against the Grain
Lorwyn Eclipsed Limited has been a tough nut to crack for many. Even the best players have taken some hits to their win rates in this format. With that said, my win rate is still hovering around 65% playing in Mythic.

Mike Sigrist
Feb 64 min read
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Exploring Lorwyn Draft
Lorwyn Eclipsed has been out for some time now, and as far as Limited is concerned, it's been a bit of a rollercoaster. I've developed a liking for it as I've played and learned.

Mike Sigrist
Feb 44 min read
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Last Look at Lorwyn Previews
Lorwyn Eclipsed is out. I was initially amped for the set, but the latter half of the previews is disappointing. Regardless, let's look for a few diamonds in the rough.

Mike Sigrist
Jan 224 min read
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Lorwyn Eclipsed: First Impressions
My first impression of Lorwyn is that it's fairly powerful. I have a lot to go over and learn, but I'm impressed so far with the power level and how much it feels like original Lorwyn.

Mike Sigrist
Jan 165 min read
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New Year, New Me
I used to be in the camp that believed nothing changes except the number on the calendar on New Year's, but as I get older and wiser, it's nice to reflect.

Mike Sigrist
Jan 95 min read
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Qualifying for the Arena Championship
I made time this past weekend to play in an Arena Championship Qualifier. I managed to wiggle my way into day two with a 7-2 record, and on day two, I went undefeated to lock up an invite to the Arena Champs.

Mike Sigrist
Dec 26, 20255 min read
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Analyzing Worlds 31
For the second year running, we have a repeat World Champion in Seth Manfield. Seth made an incredible comeback from 0-2 in Limited to completely run the table.

Mike Sigrist
Dec 18, 20255 min read
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Five Predictions for Worlds (Limited)
This article is a little late to the punch, as I'm writing on the eve of the most prestigious Magic tournament of the year. We can at least look back on my predictions to see how close I got.

Mike Sigrist
Dec 10, 20255 min read
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What is and isn't working for me in Avatar Draft.
Avatar Limited has been quite the joy to play, but oh boy has it felt tough to get an edge in. I've learned a lot over the last week in how to approach the format.

Mike Sigrist
Dec 5, 20255 min read
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A Lesson in Avatar Draft
For the past few days I've been putting in the work playing Avatar: The Last Airbender Limited. It's been a rollercoaster, but I feel like I've finally gotten the hang of it.

Mike Sigrist
Dec 5, 20254 min read
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Avatar - Second Looks
This week, I got to play a few drafts with the Avatar cards. Now, let's look at a few more Avatar cards that have a shot in 60-card formats.

Mike Sigrist
Nov 29, 20254 min read
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First Look: Avatar The Last Airbender
At first glance, I'm excited to dive into a new Universes Beyond set, and I hope this one is more Final Fantasy than Spider-Man.

Mike Sigrist
Nov 14, 20255 min read
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