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Aetherdrafting
Aetherdrift is officially here! I finally have my first drafts under my belt, and I've been pleasantly surprised by the format.
Mike Sigrist
Feb 19, 20254 min read
One Last Look at Aetherdrift
We finally have the full list of Aetherdrift, and there's quite a bit to look through. I'll finish my analysis of some cards that stand out.
Mike Sigrist
Feb 12, 20255 min read
A Deeper Look at Aetherdrift
Today, we'll take a closer look at what Aetherdrift has in store for us. Let's start those engines! (Truly sorry, had to.)
Mike Sigrist
Feb 5, 20256 min read
First Look at Aetherdrift
Spoiler season is back in full effect, and this time it's Aetherdrift. Never thought I'd see MTG and Nascar intersect, but here we are.
Mike Sigrist
Jan 28, 20255 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
2024 & 2025
Magic has become less of a focus in my life. I love the game, community, and while I used to love the competition, I don't need it anymore.
Mike Sigrist
Jan 8, 20254 min read
Pioneer Masters: Draft Review
Did Pioneer Masters feel like an organic Limited format? I don't think so. It's fun for a bit, but the format plays differently than most.
Mike Sigrist
Jan 2, 20254 min read
First Reactions to the B&R
My favorite Modern cards ever are all unbanned—Mox Opal, Faithless Looting, and Splinter Twin. WotC did a good job this go.
Mike Sigrist
Dec 23, 20245 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
The Run Down: Foundations Draft
For a core set, I'm still enjoying Foundations limited. It's likely my favorite core set draft of all time.
Mike Sigrist
Dec 4, 20247 min read
Foundations Limited: First Impressions
We have yet another new Limited format to explore. Core sets are usually pretty boring for Limited, but Foundations hits the mark.
Mike Sigrist
Nov 21, 20244 min read
My Thoughts on Foundations
Foundations feels like a core set. After looking through the list of cards, I'm relieved and confused.
Mike Sigrist
Nov 14, 20246 min read
A Look at Worlds
A few weekends ago we saw the best of the best battle for the title of World Champion and the opportunity to see a new face on a Magic...
Mike Sigrist
Nov 8, 20244 min read
Playing the Bad Cards
Let's look at some interesting bad cards from Duskmourn and when and why you'd play them.
Mike Sigrist
Nov 1, 20246 min read
My First Event in a Year
Two weeks ago I went to my first paper event in a long time. My wife planned a nice weekend getaway for the two of us.
Mike Sigrist
Oct 15, 20245 min read
Diving Deeper Into Duskmourn Limited
I've played a lot of Duskmourn Limited this past week. I'm comfortable with the format now and have learned quite a bit.
Mike Sigrist
Oct 9, 20246 min read
First Thoughts on Duskmourn Limited
We just got to enjoy our first Duskmourn games on MTG Arena and MTGO. Let's walk through some of the bullet points I kept in mind.
Mike Sigrist
Sep 27, 20245 min read
Wrapping Up Our Duskmourn Review
We've finally got our final and complete set list for Duskmourn. While I've selected most of my favorites, I found a few more cards that...
Mike Sigrist
Sep 23, 20245 min read
A Deeper Look at Duskmourn
This week, we'll continue to look deeper at what Duskmourn has to offer.
Mike Sigrist
Sep 14, 20245 min read
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