Examples of how patient play can help win more games; and how impatient play is disproportionately punished and predictable.

Mostly about Modern Burn.

Probably the best Magic: The Gathering article I've written in 15 years.

Mike recounts his sad story (so far!) with RW Astral Slide in Premodern.

But like the title says... The Redeption Arc is about to begin! Victory! #spoilers

The ACTUAL title of this underlying article is "The Top 8 Questions (and Answers!) with Two-Time RCQ-winner, Roman Fusco" but try fitting that in anything reasonable. Roman won! The second one with Rakdos Midrange in Standard. Mike grills him about it. You'll love it.

Mike had quite the week in Premodern! He played Fluctuator at a local meetup on Tuesday, battled in his first match of #PSS4 on Thursday, and managed to win $200 with Survival Elves on Sunday. Probably you will love this so probably you should go listen RN tks.

What's "big"?

What constitutes "Control"?

What does all this have to do with winning in Dominaria United Standard?

Like the title says... With Dominaria United entering Standard, you can play ANY Liliana of the Veil deck that you want! From Mono-Black to Mardu, Mike talks about the new trends and specific decks out of the gate.

Mike talks about how not tapping out offensively sometimes makes for the fastest route to victory; how un-learning the general rules can be the best way to advance.

And, of course, leaving up mana for Pyroblast or Snakeskin Veil.

Mike's first foray into Premodern is the largest tournament on record! He does pretty well, with a third place finish. But if ever there was a case where journey went before destination, this is it. We really hope you enjoy the adventures.

Mike thinks Rakdos Ob Anvil is the best deck in Standard.

Mike KNOWS many players are getting some big things wrong with, and about, it.