Weekly Update (Feb 14): Eldritch Moon, Clash Packs Canceled, Modern Finance
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mtggoldfish // Feb 15, 2016
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Eldritch Moon: Second Set in Shadows over Innistrad Block
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Eldritch Moon is the Second Set in the Shadows over Innistrad block.Read more
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Clash Packs and Event Decks Canceled
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Clash Packs and Event Decks have been canceled going forward.Read more
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Budget Magic: $86 (46 tix) Standard Bounce'n'Blink
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What's better than killing our opponent's creatures? Bouncing them over, and over, and over again!Read more
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Finance Update w/ Saffron Olive
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While this week was much calmer than the Pro Tour Oath of the Gatewatch craziness of last weekend, all the biggest finance news still ties into the event. Two of the biggest gainers of the week are the allied painlands Karplusan Forest (up over 100% to between $15 and $20) and Sulfurous Springs (up 31% in the last day to nearly $5) based on their potential for casting colorless cards in Modern. While buying anything Eldrazi-related is scary at the moment because the possibility of a banning still remains, it's definitely worth digging through your collection for copies, either to play with or to cash in at the new price point.
Two other big gainers in Modern are Archangel of Thune (up 74 % to $31.43) — which came out of the woodwork at Pro Tour Oath of the Gatewatch in conjunction with Spike Feeder to form the only deck to post nine wins in constructed and miss the Top Eight — and Painter's Servant (up 48 % to $31.50). Personally, I don't think making colorless creatures "colored" is the answer to Eldrazi in Modern, but it seems that some people disagree. Painter's Servant may be good enough to be a Chord of Calling target in toolbox strategies, but I wouldn't expect much more. It may maintain its new price just because it has a fairly low supply and a unique effect.
Meanwhile in non-Eldrazi news, Jace, Vryn's Prodigy is up to $80 on the back of leaks suggesting that the Madness mechanic will return in Shadows Over Innistrad. The two-mana flipwalker has already proven itself to be the best card in Standard, and if the rumors are true and we'll be able to turn our discarded cards into a Lightning Bolt like Fiery Temper or — god forbid — free Basking Rootwallas, he only gets better. We mentioned on the podcast months ago that Jace, Vryn's Prodigy being $100 at some point during its Standard life was probable, and it's looking like Shadows Over Innistrad might be what pushes him across the finish line.
Finally, on Magic Online we have two huge pieces of news this week. First, a quick reminder that flashback drafts return this week featuring triple Champions of Kamigawa, so sell everything from the set yesterday and look to buy back in a week or two. Second, we are getting Legacy leagues and monthly Legacy events that pay out in staples like Wasteland and Rishadan Port. If you've been on the fence about buying into Legacy online, this might be the time. The format could get a bump in demand and price, and if you are looking for some good speculation opportunities on Magic Online, Legacy staples — especially staples scraping the bottom thanks to Vintage Masters — move near the top of the list.
Pro Tour Oath of the Gatewatch: By the Meta
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Against the Odds: Remorseless Punishment
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Saffron breaks down the numbers at one of the strangest Pro Tours we've ever seen and asks, "How do we beat Eldrazi?" Read more
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Is it possible to build a playable Remorseless Punishment deck for Standard? We're about to figure it out! Read more
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Vintage 101: A Bazaar Story
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Commander Clash 7: Oath of the Gatewatch
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This week Islandswamp looks at the most polarizing deck in Vintage! Read more
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The crew brings decks built around the new Oath of the Gatewatch legendaries. Read more
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Pennywise Pauper: Acid Trip
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Ahead of the Curve: Grand Prix Vancouver, the Misplays
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Jake takes you on a Pauper Acid Trip, where Reality Acid is a repeatable Vindicate. Check it out! Read more
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I misbuilt and misplayed my way to a 5-4 record at Grand Prix Vancouver. Learn from my mistakes. Read more
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Rough Drafts: Oath of the Gatewatch
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Pro Tour Gauntlet: Introduction and Abzan Company
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This week we explore a brand new format and draft Oath of the Gatewatch! Read more
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The Pro Tour Gauntlet is one of the most exciting events to come to Magic Online in years! Read more
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