Some Deck Archetype Suggestions


While on the plan to eat last night at the Mongolian buffet at Centennial Hotel, I decided to bring with me a pocket notebook and a pen as to note down some things while enjoying the food. As my nature being a Magic card addict, I’ve decided to work on some more deck ideas for the current Standard. Continue reading

Iloilo Champs 2011 Tourney Report *Top 8*


So here I am, in front of my laptop and enjoying the remaining hours of 2011. Recalling the happenings this year, I can say that I was quite successful and happy with my Mtg vice err career err hobby. I will cut this drama short and discuss with you the purpose of this blog post.

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Two Standard Archetype Project Today


With the Standard rotation two months, I can say that people get bored of playing it with the current metagame. Even here in our local community, they get tired of seeing Solar Flare, Wolf Run Ramp, Red Burn, Tokens, etc. Maybe the partial cause is the addiction to EDH but still. I personally know that there are still a lot to explore in the current sets in Standard and I’m looking forward to innovate more in the format while waiting for Dark Ascension in February. Continue reading

Magic: the Gathering – The Firebrand Control

The (not so) latest deck list I’ve come up with, which is still with the same mana color choice from my previous post, is another take on the potential of the Black Red control archetype in Innistrad Standard. This version though focuses on to abuse of Chandra’s fiery pet, the Chandra’s Phoenix.

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Chandra and her Vengeance


I’m not talking about some back story from the fiery (literally) planeswalker but what I am referring to is a deck archetype I’d wanted to try in the new Standard. It’s not actually new since the combo exists way back after the release of Magic2012. I believed the rotation paved way for the deck to shine in the current meta. Continue reading