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Building Draft Strategies for a Pre-Release by Bluebaron

So it's the week before the pre-release. You can't wait to see the new cards before they're actually released. You pack your cards and you're about ready to head to the event. Until you realize... You have no idea what you're doing. So relax, that's where this article comes in. I'm going to take you a step by step way of identifying drafting strategies.
Orginally published 5/18/2010

Luck vs Skill, Power vs Consistency, and Draft Archetypes by Kevin Weber

This article is possibly going to offend some people. I've noticed some magic players - particularly experienced ones - approach the game from the perspective of it being a contest of skills. In fact, some are quite outspoken about luck being too integral to the game.
Orginally published 4/2/2007

Magic The Gathering -The Format Changeling by Cody L Locy

Today I want to quickly go over some of the different formats that have occurred over time.
Orginally published 3/28/2014

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Barren Glory Buy + Oblivion Ring Buy + Apocalypse Buy Cast Oblivion Ring Buy and target your Barren Glory Buy. Then just cast Apocalypse Buy. Remove all permanents from the game including Oblivion Ring Buy. When Apocalypse Buy resolves return Barren Glory Buy into play, with no other permanents left and no hand. Next upkeep a more than likely victory for you. (Considering Apocalypse Buy would of removed all permanents your opponents controls as well!). Posted by Cry_Havoc Rating: (11)
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