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In Response, Vol. 1: The Fine Line between Synergy and Combo by simondiamond2012

This article hopes to address the difference, in the author's opinion, between synergy and combo, based on the author's experience of game play. Feedback is welcomed and encouraged.
Orginally published 1/16/2014

For Those Passive Players by Pathtoyorsoul

There is one easy way to overcome this overwhelming state of mind and it is simply called deception.
Orginally published 3/17/2008

One of the Most Underappreciated Things About Magic by EODLuigi

I finally decided after racking my brain for a few days to try and discuss one of the most underappreciated things in the game of Magic – The artwork on the cards.
Orginally published 4/10/2007

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Pyramids Buy + Mana Flare Buy + Armageddon Buy with mana flare all lands produce 2 mana, cast armageddon (by tapping only 2 mana producing lands) and tap each other mana producer for 2 to protect itself. you lose 2 lands, your opponenet loses them all. how can you go wrong? Posted by TackledJesus Rating: (34)
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