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Drafting for Value
Apr 21 // by SaffronOlive
Limited is fun, but it can also be very expensive. @SaffronOlive give you some tips for drafting in a value conscious manner.
Risk Management: Modern Masters 2015
Apr 17 // by SaffronOlive
Since saving money is just as good as making money, SaffronOlive discusses risk management with Modern Masters 2015 on the horizon.
Budget Magic: $97 (22 tix) Modern Infinite Pili-Pala
Apr 15 // by SaffronOlive
In this weeks Budget Magic @SaffronOlive runs through some matches with an combo deck build around Pili-Pala and Grand Architect.
Pro Tour Dragons of Tarkir: By the Numbers
Apr 12 // by SaffronOlive
What decks and cards performed well? Which ones faltered? @SaffronOlive breaks down the number on #PTDTK.
Quantifying a Pro Tour Top 8's Effect on Prices
Apr 10 // by SaffronOlive
In preparation for #PTDTK, SaffronOlive figures out how much value a card can gain from making the Top 8.
MTGO Finance for the Paper Financier: Speculation and Redemption
Apr 08 // by SaffronOlive
Playing Magic Online isn't for everyone, but @SaffronOlive explains the MTG finance benefits of MTGO for paper financiers.
Budget Magic: $45 (7 tix) Modern Restore Balance
Apr 07 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive takes you through some matches with Restore Balance, perhaps the cheapest deck in Modern.
Good Specs, Bad Specs, and "The Process"
Apr 04 // by SaffronOlive
How do you judge the success of your purchases? How do you decide what cards to buy? @SaffronOlive has some ideas.
Week One: Dragons of Tarkir By the Numbers
Mar 31 // by SaffronOlive
This weekend was the first chance for DTK to shine in Standard. What saw play? What didn't? @SaffronOlive breaks it down.
Breaking Down the Complete List of Intro Pack Foils
Mar 27 // by SaffronOlive
Are Intro Pack foils worth buying? SaffronOlive investigates the complete list of Intro Pack foils.
The Multiple Rotations of Dragons of Tarkir
Mar 24 // by SaffronOlive
Dragons of Tarkir is unique in several ways. @SaffronOlive talks about why surviving two Standard rotations might be the most important.
The Expected Value of Dragons of Tarkir
Mar 21 // by SaffronOlive
How much value can you expect in a DTK box? @SaffronOlive breaks it down. Warning: not for the faint of heart.
Promo-tacular: Strange, Large and Rare Part 2
Mar 18 // by SaffronOlive
Did you wake up this morning wishing you could read 4,000 words on promos? If so, @SaffronOlive has you covered.
How Many Legends Does it Take to Change a Lightbulb?
Mar 14 // by SaffronOlive
How many legendary creatures can you play in your deck? @SaffronOlive digs through history to find out.
Pricing Mythics: Data, Dragons, and Tiers
Mar 12 // by SaffronOlive
Ever wondered about the price of mythics? @SaffronOlive gives you the data, and then applies it to Dragons of Tarkir.
Strange, Large, and Rare: Promos and Oddities Part 1
Mar 10 // by SaffronOlive
Not all Magic cards come from boosters. @SaffronOlive delves into the world of promos, precons, and oddities.
Something Old, Something New, and the new Sarkhan
Mar 06 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive catches you up on the latest Dragons of Tarkir news, including the new planeswalker Sarkhan Unbroken.
Dragons of Tarkir Spoilers In-depth: Ojutai's Command, Kolaghan, Narset
Mar 04 // by SaffronOlive
SaffronOlive discusses Ojutai's Command, the new Narset and Kolaghan, and everything else spoiler related.
Undervalued Pre-Sale Cards, and DTK Spoilers!!!
Mar 02 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive discusses four groups of cards that are undervalued during pre-sale, and talks day one of DTK spoilers.
Seven Dragons to Watch
Feb 27 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive discusses seven dragons that could benefit from Dragons of Tarkir hype.
Buyouts, Scarcity, and Potatoes
Feb 24 // by SaffronOlive
With buyouts being all the rage, SaffronOlive discusses real and artificial scarcity and how to protect yourself from buying $200 Meriekes
Collection Buying 102: More Rules
Feb 21 // by SaffronOlive
@SaffronOlive brings you part two of his collection buying series with the help of an actual collection.
A Matter of Timing, Rotation, and Redemption
Feb 18 // by SaffronOlive
SaffronOlive discusses the accelerated set release schedule, rotation, and Magic Online redemption.
Collection Buying 101: Where to Find Collections & Rules
Feb 14 // by SaffronOlive
SaffronOlive digs into the art of collection buying with tips and tricks, and many first hand stories!
Pro Tour Fate Reforged: By the Numbers
Feb 10 // by SaffronOlive
SaffronOlive breaks down the decks and cards of Pro Tour Fate Reforged by the numbers.
Pro Tour Fate Reforged Winners and Losers
Feb 08 // by SaffronOlive
SaffronOlive lists his initial winners and losers from Pro Tour Fate Reforged.
Pro Tour Fate Reforged: Day One Round-by-Round
Feb 07 // by SaffronOlive
SaffronOlive gives a round-by-round breakdown of Day One of Pro Tour Fate Reforged.
Pro Tour Fate Reforged Preview: Ten Decks, Ten Cards
Feb 05 // by SaffronOlive
Ten decks and ten cards to look out for at #PTFRF
Lessons Learned from 45 Crucible of the Spirit Dragons
Feb 02 // by SaffronOlive
SaffronOlive went deep on 45 Crucible of the Spirit Dragons. Here's what he thinks he did right... and wrong.
Tiny Leaders: Introduction
Jan 30 // by SaffronOlive
Tiny Leaders is the hot new format on the block. SaffronOlive walks you through Tiny Leaders and its financial implications.
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