New MBtB: The Five Best Intro Decks of Scars Block
With New Phyrexia having been fully reviewed here on Ertai’s Lament, it’s time to take a look at the block as a whole. Join us for this week’s Magic Beyond the Box, our weekly precon-themed feature over at Quiet Speculation, as we pick the top five Intro Decks- you might be surprised at what makes the list!
More MBtb: On Stoneforges and Event Decks
Although we’ll have today’s Part 2 of our Ravaging Swarm review up this evening, those wanting their fix of precon coverage before then will be happy to know there’s a bonus Magic Beyond the Box piece up on Quiet Speculation! In today’s article, I discuss the preorder experience for the upcoming Event Decks in the wake of the discovery that a pair of Stoneforge Mystic will be included in one of the decks. Come check it out!
New ‘Magic Beyond the Box,’ and new Event Decks!
Two bits of news today!
1. Magic Beyond the Box took a break last week from the Precon Buyer’s Guide to talk about the New Phyrexia intro decks, but those who have been following the Buyer’s Guide will be pleased to know that it’s back today. The ‘Vintage’ Era covers from Judgment all the way back to Tempest, and is filled with retailer’s prices, tidbits, and trivia for each set. Come check it out!
2. Today on the mothership the New Phyrexia Even Decks were spoiled, and the lists look very promising! Unlike the first go-round for Mirrodin Besieged (Into the Breach and Infect & Defile), this time both decks have the appearance of quality, and will be very exctiting to see. And in case anyone was wondering- yes, there will be an Event Deck giveaway, so stay tuned!
New Magic Beyond the Box Up… and Another Giveaway!
Today’s Magic Beyond the Box on Quiet Speculation takes a broad view of the five new Intro Decks from New Phyrexia, and highlights some very interesting trends we’re noticing in them. Oh, and if the Ertai’s Lament giveaway isn’t enough for you, we’re giving away an intro deck over there, too! Come check it out!
MBtB: Buyer’s Guide to ‘Classic Era’ of precons up today
Meanwhile, over on Quiet Speculation… I continue assembling the Buyer’s Guide to Precon Decks today with a look at the ‘Classic Era,’ everything from Onslaught through Coldsnap. Whether you’ve been looking to build your collection or just pick up a couple old decks for the sake of nostalgia, you owe it to yourself to check out our pricing guide before spending a single hard-earned nickel to find the cheapest way to get them. Come by and say hello!
New Phyrexia Intro Pack Decklists Up!
In case you missed it, the deck lists for the upcoming New Phyrexia intro packs has been officially confirmed on the mothership. A significant change that’s been noticed already is that both rares in the pack don’t necessarily come from New Phyrexia- SOM cards like Precursor Golem and Argentum Armor have found themselves a place in the new decks. Check it out!
Ertai’s Trickery: The Bloodsuckers’ Ball Concludes
The final third of our guest piece for Red Site Wins went up today, and The Bloodsuckers’ Ball- a Vampire aggro deck made from blending three precon decks in the current Standard environment- is now complete. Head on over and check it out!
MBtB: The Precon Buyer’s Guide to the Modern Era
Today on Quiet Spec I’m back with more on the Preconstructed Deck Buyer’s Guide. Covering every single intro/theme deck from Time Spiral through Mirrodin Besieged, I dissect the pricing from a number of the major players in the online retail market. How much is too much for that deck you’ve been looking for, and can you get it somewhere else for less? Which decks are scarce and which ones so common you can snap them up for a pittance? Or just enjoy reading about how decks have been marketed over the years? Come on over and have a look!
New Phyrexia Event Decks Info Released
Today on the mothership, Magic Arcana announces the new Event Decks that will be released on 10 June for New Phyrexia. War of Attrition is a mono-White Equipment list, while Rot from Within looks to be a mono-Green Infect build. But don’t just take our word for it- have a look yourselves!
Part 2 of ‘Ertai’s Trickery’ up on Red Site Wins
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