Theros has three 10-card cycles of multicolor cards. These gold cards pose some of the most interesting decisions during the early picks of a draft. Born of the Gods is about to shake up the draft format, and, just like Theros, includes three multicolor cycles. Are you a risk-taker or a mono-colored conservative?
Born of the Gods has now been completely spoiled, pre-released, and will be online within a few weeks. Lee tackles how the introduction of the new set changes the Block format.
In a follow-up to last month’s Legacy article, RexDart revisits True-Name Nemesis, this time focusing on Esper Stoneblade variants. Rex examines the different approaches to Esper with decklists and match play videos inside.
Ryan tries out a Mono-Black list that performed decently in a recent Grand Prix, which features the powerful fringe card Agent of the Fates.
Marshall plays the out-of-print draft format ZZW (Zendikar-Zendikar-Worldwake) to change things up before Born of the Gods is released online.
PlanetWalls takes a step into Pauper to demonstrate one of his processes for learning about a format and about what fringe-playable cards might be usable, and in what circumstances. Check out these 2-person queue matches with two variants on his Spiritcraft idea!
Graham & James try to not completely fail at a ZZW draft, a format they are woefully unfamiliar with. Some very entertaining games within!
