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Final Fantasy Draft: Underrated Archetype
From the comfort of our own homes, we played the Arena Direct for highly coveted Collector Booster Boxes of Final Fantasy.
Mike Sigrist
7 days ago5 min read
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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 275 min read
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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 196 min read
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Tarkir Dragonstorm: Alchemy - Review
I spent some time drafting the set, and while Alchemy didn't solve the issue, it improved the format, though not by a substantial amount. Adding more powerful cards at least led to some interesting decisions.
Mike Sigrist
May 74 min read
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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 154 min read
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Alchemy Fixed Aetherdrift Draft
Limited has been saved! Aetherdrift Limited went from zero to hero with the inclusion of Alchemy cards.
Mike Sigrist
Mar 194 min read
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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 254 min read
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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 236 min read
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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 24 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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First Look at Bloomburrow Limited
My initial reaction to drafting and was, well, not good. However, as I did a second, third, and fourth draft, Bloomburrow got better.
Mike Sigrist
Aug 13, 20245 min read
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A Case for Writhing Chrysalis
Busted commons have a rich history in Limited, and they've been absent for a while.
Mike Sigrist
Jun 27, 20244 min read
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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
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Flashback to Khans Of Tarkir Limited
Khans is a beloved Limited format that is well-balanced and has a lot of replayability.
Mike Sigrist
Dec 14, 20235 min read
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4 Reasons Lost Caverns Limited Missed
This is the least enthusiastic about a Limited format I've been in years.
Mike Sigrist
Nov 29, 20235 min read
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Early Impressions of Lost Caverns of Ixalan Limited
It’s finally time to explore the Lost Caverns of Ixalan. The set went live today on Arena, and while I was invited to the early-access...
Mike Sigrist
Nov 22, 20234 min read
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