[Brainstorming] Legacy Pyromancer Ascension

Before you ask: No, Pyromancer Ascension probably will not be a tier 1 deck in Legacy.

Ok, now see the list I used in testing:

Full Graveborn Spoiler Legacy Applications

Graveborn full spoiler is out! Foil Entomb, foil Reanimate, foil alternative art Cabal Therapy! Here's the decklist:

[Brainstorming] Designing a Budget Legacy Deck - Part 2

In part 1, I mentioned that many budget Legacy decks tend to be weaker versions of established decks. In this 2nd part of the series, let's zoom in to aggro decks and see why there's a point in playing budget aggro decks in Legacy.


Note: many decks in this series reference spooky's awesome post on Legacy budget decks over at MTG Salvation.

[Brainstorming] Designing a Budget Legacy Deck - Part 1

I have a problem. I want to build a winning budget Legacy deck. I want to do well in Legacy without spending thousands on dual lands, Jace, Tarmogoyfs, Wastelands, and Dark Confidants. I want to be a hero and inspire new players to join Legacy with a $100 budget deck.

The problem is, I've not built a budget deck that beats fully-powered Legacy decks yet.

Singapore Magic the Gathering Card Shops – JCube

If you drop by Singapore and want some Magic the Gathering fun, this post is for you! In this series of articles, I give detailed instructions on the various card shops in Singapore for you to draft and duel with other players (see part 1 – Games Haven here, part 2 - Card Master Games here). I'm also planning a series of interviews with the people behind them for you to know them better (see part 1 – Games Haven here).

Without further ado, here's more information on the third covered Singapore Magic the Gathering card shop – JCube!

Singapore Legacy Metagame update!

For those of you keen on knowing the latest decks used in Singapore's Legacy Tournament, you'll find the deck names convenient pack in a spreadsheet documenting the Singapore Metagame here!

As mentioned before several times in the past, note that it's mostly the players, but not the decks!

Pour through the metagame and decide break it in the tourney next week!

[Brainstorming] Modern Pauper Ideas

I'm digressing. Having taken a break in blogging, I'm digressing some more and venturing off from Legacy into another Magic Eternal format - Modern. But not just any kind of Modern. With the overall power level muted down to the bare minimum, it is perhaps the most skilled intensive Eternal format ever! I've been racking my brains for deck ideas in Modern Pauper.

Innistrad Legacy Preview 3

182 of 264 cards in Innistrad Spoiled! And low and behold, some great cards for the eternal formats of Legacy and Vintage! Let's get down to it! Also look at Innistrad Legacy previews part 1 and part 2!

Innistrad Legacy Preview 2

Now at 116/264 spoiled, there's more goodies for Legacy in Innistrad. Let's take a look! (Innistrad Legacy Preview 1 here!)

Innistrad Legacy Preview 1

As of now, there's 59 out of 264 cards spoiled for Innistrad (including 15 basic lands). And so far, it's been rather disappointing for Legacy. Let's take a quick look. (Innistrad Legacy Preview part 2 here)

Weekly Tourney Announcement! (JCube)

Legacy is getting more popular by the day! We've now a weekly tournament over at JCube! More information below:

Singapore MTG Card Shop Interview Part 1 – Games Haven

If you've already been to Games Haven, then you'll meet the good folks behind what is probably Singapore's largest card shop. Otherwise, Jeff and gang have shared their backgrounds in this short interview here. Read more to find out!

Singapore Magic the Gathering Card Shops Part 2– Card Master Games

Hey guys from outside Singapore! If you happen to visit Singapore and are itching for some Magic the Gathering, this site helps you cure your itch! In this series of articles, I give detailed instructions on the various card shops in Singapore for you to draft and duel with other players (see part 1 – Games Haven here). I'm also planning a series of interviews with the people behind them for you to know them better (see part 1 – Games Haven here).

Without further ado, here's more information on the next Singapore Magic the Gathering card shop – Card Master Games!

M12 Vampire Onslaught Event Deck Legacy Commentary

The M12 event decklists are out and Vampire Onslaught is a great buy for newcomers to Magic and Legacy! Here's the decklist:

[Tourney Coverage] 24-07-11 Legacy Tourney Commentary

The Singapore Legacy tourney last Sunday was marked with a 32-player turnout, the largest ever so far since Angus organized the monthly series. Here's what appeared that day:

[Tourney Coverage] 24-07-11 Legacy Tourney Photo Coverage

Legacy is growing! A record 32 players played in Singapore's monthly Legacy tournament today with Tundras, Taigas, Wastelands, and Knights of the Reliquary as prizes! Here's a big shout out to Mike: Congrats! You've finally gotten the top-4 you deserve! Congrats to all others who performed well too!

Edit: Decklists available over at my facebook page.

If you weren't over at Games Haven today, here's a view of what happened:

[Brainstorming] Legacy Metalcraft

Disclaimer: this deck is not going to win any tournament any time soon. But hey, at least you get to play monsters that make Tarmogoyf look puny. ;)

M12 Spoiler Legacy Preview

Core sets having new cards means new ideas for Legacy! M12 seems particularly interesting for Legacy with its fixed Ancestral Recall, Abeyance on a stick, and Angel's Mercy (hey, I had to continue the words starting with “A” theme...). Let's jump in at take a look at the new cards!

24 July 2011 Singapore Legacy Tournament Announcement

The monthly Singapore Legacy Tournament is here once again, courtesy of Ang!

Event Information
Date: Sunday 24 July 2011
Registration Time: 12.15am to 12.45pm
Round 1 Start Time: 1pm
Venue: Games Haven (Games Haven directions here)

Non-Sanctioned Tournament Style:
Since this is non-sanctioned, up to 8 proxies are allowed.

The following link is the resources on Legacy Format Deck Construction:
http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=judge/resources/sfrlegacy

For 9 to 16 players, there will be 4 swiss rounds followed by top 4 playoffs.
For 17 to 32 players, there will be 5 swiss rounds followed by top 8 playoffs.


Entry Fee: $20

Prizes
For turnout of less than 14 ppl:
Cash payout for top 4, depending on amount of entry fees collected.


For turnout of 14 or 15 ppl
1st: 1 Wasteland (Tempest)
2nd: 1 Wasteland (Tempest)
3rd: 1 Plateau (Revised)
4th: 1 Plateau (Revised)
5th to 8th: Nil, since there will only be 4 swiss rounds followed by top 4 playoffs.


For turnout of 16 ppl
1st: 1 Wasteland (Tempest)
2nd: 1 Wasteland (Tempest)
3rd: 1 Plateau (Revised)
4th: 1 Plateau (Revised)
5th to 8th: 2 Knight of the Reliquary (Conflux) each


For turnout of 20 ppl
1st: 1 Taiga (Revised)
2nd: 1 Taiga (Revised)
3rd: 1 Wasteland (Tempest)
4th: 1 Wasteland (Tempest)
5th to 8th: 2 Knight of the Reliquary (Conflux) each


For previous Legacy Tournament results, take a look at the spreadsheet on the Singapore metagame here.

Singapore Magic the Gathering Card Shops – Games Haven

Hiya folks from US, Europe, Malaysia, the Philippines, or any other country you're staying in. If you're not staying in Singapore, this series of articles is for you (and other Singaporeans looking for places to play mtg).