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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
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
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
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
Arena Power Cube is Here
It's no secret that my favorite way to play Magic has always been Limited. Cube, specifically powered Cube, mixes the best of both worlds—Limited Magic, but Constructed power level.
Mike Sigrist
Nov 11, 20255 min read
How to Draft Pick-Two Spider-Man / Omenpath
I've talked about the Spider-Man Pick-Two Draft the past few weeks. I have shared my opinions and a few tips. This week, I want to dive deeper into actionable, how-to advice.
Mike Sigrist
Oct 21, 20257 min read
Spider-Man Draft One Week Later
While I was privy to the early access event, this week we all got access to play Spiderman Limited. Err, I mean, Omenpath. Whatever they want to call it, the set's reviews have been, to put it politely, mixed.
Mike Sigrist
Oct 2, 20255 min read
Edge of Eternities Alchemy Draft
Alchemy is a remix of an existing format and has made it more fun every time. Adding a midseason twist to a format that I have drafted 100 or more times can only be an upside.
Mike Sigrist
Aug 27, 20255 min read
What I'm Doing Differently in EoE Draft
I've played Edge of Eternities Limited so much that, at the time of this writing, I'm ranked first on the Mythic Ladder. That's right, this fella got his groove back.
Mike Sigrist
Aug 14, 20255 min read
My Favorite and Least Favorite Archetype of Final Fantasy Draft
This format has been tricky. At the time of writing, I've played over 350 games of the format with a win percentage of approximately 64%.
Mike Sigrist
Jun 27, 20255 min read
First Dive Into Final Fantasy Draft
Final Fantasy is a unique set. There are lots of overlapping synergies and decisions in the gameplay and, most importantly, the drafting portion.
Mike Sigrist
Jun 19, 20256 min read
Izzet Prowess Is the Best Deck in Standard
It's no secret at this point that Izzet Prowess is likely the best deck in Standard. The printing of Cori-Steel Cutter spawned this outrageously strong deck.
Mike Sigrist
May 14, 20255 min read
Tarkir Draft - First Impressions
Dragonstorm finally hit the digital shelves, and I've spent some time watching and playing the format. It's a breath of fresh air after an unexciting Aetherdrift Limited.
Mike Sigrist
Apr 15, 20254 min read
It's Easy Being Green in Aetherdrift Limited
Aetherdrift Limited has been out for a decent amount of time. I'm enjoying the set more than I thought I would, but the format has issues.
Mike Sigrist
Feb 25, 20254 min read
Taking the Path of Most Resistance
This past weekend I played the Arena Open. I didn't put much effort into it, but I've been thinking a lot about a specific pick I made.
Mike Sigrist
Jan 23, 20256 min read
Understanding Trends in Draft
Booster draft is the lifeblood of Magic: the Gathering. For newer or returning players, there’s no better time to jump in than Foundations.
Mike Sigrist
Dec 17, 20246 min read
A Taste of Foundations Standard
High-stakes events are great for practice. Since I have an event in Atlanta in just over a month, I wanted to explore at least one deck.
Mike Sigrist
Dec 11, 20244 min read
Staying In My Lane: MH3 Booster Draft
I've learned a lot about MH3 draft already and came up with my primary rule—stay in your lane.
Mike Sigrist
Jun 19, 20247 min read
Arena Open and Outlaws Limited
Last week, we took a crack at high-level Limited with the Arena Open, and we have another Open in a couple of weeks.
Mike Sigrist
May 14, 20246 min read
Pro Tour Outlaws of Thunder Junction Roundup
For the first time in months, I've been excited to play Magic, specifically OTJ Limited.
Mike Sigrist
May 4, 20245 min read
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