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This week in ‘Magic: The Gathering’ – Vintage Masters, Boxborough TCG Player 5K, and State Championships

This has been a pretty busy week for “Magic: The Gathering.” Today, Wizards of the Coast announced that they were filing a lawsuit against Cryptozoic Entertainment and Hex Entertainment. Wizards is claiming that the game “HEX: Shards of Fate” is a “clone” of “Magic.” The lawsuit goes on to include claims about “copyright, patent and trade dress infringement.”

 

In case you haven’t check it out, “HEX” looks a lot like “Duels of the Planeswalkers.” Even the mechanics of the game are really similar. If you asked me, “HEX” looks to be a lot of trouble.

 

Vintage Masters previews

 

In other news, the previews for Vintage Masters have started on DailyMTG.com. This is really looking like a fun set for Magic Online. I’ll get into the big stuff, but for those of you who enjoy pauper, Circular Logic and Arrogant Wurm are going to be common in Vintage Masters. This means that they’ll be allowed for use in the Pauper Format. It also means that Madness will be a deck that you’ll be able to play now. I’m definitely going to build this. Want an idea of what it’ll look like? Then check this out:

 

Lands:

2 Terramorphic Expanse

11 Forest

9 Mountain

 

Creatures:

4 Basking Rootwalla

4 Arrogant Wurm

4 Wild Mongrel

4 Gathan Raiders

4 Granger Guildmage

4 Scab-Clan Mauler

2 Werebear

 

Spells:

4 Fiery Temper

4 Lightning Bolt

2 Firebolt

2 Lightning Axe

 

This was a deck list that was suggested by Gavin Verhey on DailyMTG. It’s definitely a good start. While it doesn’t play one of my favorite counterspells, this looks to be a very aggressive deck. Arrogant Wurm is a very scary creature. It’s much scarier when you can get him out earlier than his five mana casting cost. As fun as this deck looks, I’m still going to try to find a way to play U/G Madness.

 

Obviously, the main attraction of the Vintage Masters will be the release of the Power 9. In case you didn’t read the announcement, a new rarity was created just for the Power 9. This new rarity is called “Special.” Ironically, there is nothing special about the name and is rather lack luster.

 

According to DailyMTG, a piece of power can be opened at a ratio of one out of every 53 packs. They’ll also be twice as rare as a Mythic rare. I asked a really popular Magic finance guru what his thoughts were on the price of these cards online, and he had this to say,

 

 

What’s even cooler is that Force of Will is going to be a rare in the set. I believe Mana Drain will also be in Vintage Masters. This is going to be a really popular set on Magic Online. The best part is that because this is a digital product, we don’t have to think about limited print runs. Granted, they won’t be available forever online, but players won’t have to worry about Wizards running out of cards to sell because they didn’t print enough.

 

Boxborough TCG Player 5K

 

The TCG Player 5K was held in Boxborough, Mass. last weekend. I went despite some early morning health issues. However, they subsided by the time I got to the event. I went with a couple of friends and some a few familiar faces from the Abington store.

 

A big shout goes out to Jesse who I also met at the event. Jesse plays Commander at the Abington store and used to be a more competitive player. Did I mention he told me he read’s my stuff!? (yeah, that’s me bragging) He was in Boxborough to get back in the thick of things. Similar to me. I’ve been trying to get back into the competitive groove, and I think this was a good start.

 

Granted, my record was horrible at the end of the day, but I felt like I got a lot out of it. If you want, you can read my full report here.

 

Starcitygames.com State Championships

 

This weekend will be the Starcitygames.com State Championships. I’m currently thinking about what I want to play. At the Boxborough 5K I played B/G Devotion. It was similar to the list that had won the Starcitygames.com Open Series in Cincinnati, OH a few weekends ago.

 

Will any you be in attendance this weekend? Still thinking about a deck? Well here’s the deck I suggested to play at the end of my Boxborough TCG Player 5K tournament report:

 

Main board:

4 Desecration Demon

4 Gray Merchant of Asphodel

4 Brain Maggot

4 Lifebane Zombie

4 Underworld Connection

4 Thoughtseize

4 Hero’s Downfall

4 Devour Flesh

2 Bile Blight

1 Ultimate Price

4 Mutavault

4 Temple of Malady

4 Overgrown Tomb

13 Swamp

 

Side board:

4 Duress

2 Dark Betrayal

2 Doomblade

2 Erebos, God of the Undead

2 Abrupt Decay

1 Ultimate Price

2 Golgari Charm

 

So you may notice a few things out of place with this deck. First of all, I am terrible Pack Rat player. However, after taking it out, I quickly felt very comfortable with the deck. Sometimes they say play the deck you’re most comfortable with, and this is it. I also took out the green splash in the main board. It was moved to the side board. Also, I settled the debate over Nightveil Specter being in the main board. I decided to remove it all together and replace them with the Lifebane Zombies from the side board.

 

I felt that having the Zombies in the side board was limiting my side board options and, thus, didn’t give me many removal spells. I moved the Zombies to the main to open up my horizons.

 

So you may notice a few things out of place with this deck. First of all, I am terrible Pack Rat player. However, after taking it out, I quickly felt very comfortable with the deck. Sometimes they say play the deck you’re most comfortable with, and this is it. I also took out the green splash in the main board. It was moved to the side board. Also, I settled the debate over Nightveil Specter being in the main board. I decided to remove it all together and replace them with the Lifebane Zombies from the side board.

 

I felt that having the Zombies in the side board was limiting my side board options and, thus, didn’t give me many removal spells. I moved the Zombies to the main to open up my horizons. If you’re unsure about this deck, don’t forget that you still have FNM to test the deck out. So give it a shot this Friday.

 

Ps. There is still plenty of time in May to help me get to my goal of $300 in my Extra-Life Fundraiser. So if you’d like to donate today, then click on the banner below. The link should take you to my donation page. If I hit my goal, I’ll be giving away a copy of “Takenoko”! Thanks for donating!

 

About the author

 

Simeon is an avid gamer who loves to play board games and video games. He graduated college with a degree in Political Science, and now serves the public by writing about games. You can check that out here. Don’t forget to “like” him on Facebook as well. It’ll update you on all of his newest content. Best of all, you can follow Simeon on Twitter (@SimeonCortezano) for some real time hilarity. Thanks for reading!

 

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Winner’s Circle – Weekend of May 9 Event Champions

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Winner’s Circle is back and better than ever! Look forward to a special ‘Winner’s Circle’ article this Friday, including all the winner’s from the month of April!

 

 

Congratulations to this week’s Friday Night Magic winners at both Battleground Games & Hobbies locations in Abington, MA and Plainville, MA. This week, FNM featured the Standard format with top finishers not only receiving store credit prizes, but likewise an exclusive promo foil card!

 

 

Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA

Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM

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Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA

Theros/Theros/Born of the Gods Booster Draft – Start time: 7:30 PM

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Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA

Theros/Theros/Born of the Gods Booster Draft – Start time: 7:30 PM

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Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville, MA

Modern – Start time: Saturday 7:15 PM

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Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville, MA

Standard – Start time: Saturday 7:15 PM

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Congratulations to the top finishers of each event. In addition, on behalf of the staff here at Battleground Games & Hobbies, we would like to thank everyone that attended our  events. We greatly appreciate you choosing to hang out with us and look forward to seeing you again in the future! Remember, next week Winner’s Circle will be published each and every Tuesday, from now on.

 

To learn more about our events at either of our conveniently located brick-and-mortar stores and see why Magic, Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh players alike enjoy our weekly event offerings at Battleground Games & Hobbies, please click here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us – we’re happy to help!

 

 

 

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Winner’s Circle – Weekend of 3/28 Event Champions!

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Winner’s Circle will be moving to a new time next week. Winner’s Circle will be published every Tuesday, from now on; same great content – new time!

 

Congratulations to this week’s Friday Night Magic winners at both Battleground Games & Hobbies locations in Abington, MA and Plainville, MA. This week, FNM featured the Standard format with top finishers not only receiving store credit prizes, but likewise an exclusive promo foil Elvish Mystic!

 

 

Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA

Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM

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Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA

Theros/Theros/Born of the Gods Booster Draft Pod One – Start time: 7:30 PM

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Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville, MA

Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM

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Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville, MA

Modern – Start time: Saturday 7:15 PM

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Congratulations to the top finishers of each event. In addition, on behalf of the staff here at Battleground Games & Hobbies, we would like to thank everyone that attended our  events. We greatly appreciate you choosing to hang out with us and look forward to seeing you again in the future! Remember, next week Winner’s Circle will be published each and every Tuesday, from now on.

 

To learn more about our events at either of our conveniently located brick-and-mortar stores and see why Magic, Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh players alike enjoy our weekly event offerings at Battleground Games & Hobbies, please click here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us – we’re happy to help!

 

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Winner’s Circle – Weekend of Mar 21 Event Champions

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Congratulations to this week’s Friday Night Magic winners at both Battleground Games & Hobbies locations in Abington, MA and Plainville, MA. This week, FNM featured the Standard format with top finishers not only receiving store credit prizes, but likewise an exclusive promo foil Elvish Mystic! This week, we’re adding winners of our Saturday Yu-Gi-Oh event at Battleground Games & Hobbies in Plainville, MA  into the mix from now on. Check it out below! Now, let’s check out last week’s winner’s:

 

Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA

Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM

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Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA

Modern – Start time: 7:30 PM

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Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA

Theros/Theros/Born of the Gods Booster Draft Pod One – Start time: 7:30 PM

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Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA

Theros/Theros/Born of the Gods Booster Draft Pod Two – Start time: 7:30 PM

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Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville, MA

Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM

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Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville, MA

Modern – Start time: Saturday 7:15 PM

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Congratulations to the top finishers of each event. In addition, on behalf of the staff here at Battleground Games & Hobbies, we would like to thank everyone that attended our  events. We greatly appreciate you choosing to hang out with us and look forward to seeing you again in the future!

 

To learn more about our events at either of our conveniently located brick-and-mortar stores and see why Magic, Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh players alike enjoy our weekly event offerings at Battleground Games & Hobbies, please click here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us – we’re happy to help!

 

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Winner’s Circle – Weekend of Mar 14 Event Champions!

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Congratulations to this week’s Friday Night Magic winners at both Battleground Games & Hobbies locations in Abington, MA and Plainville, MA. This week, FNM featured the Standard format with top finishers not only receiving store credit prizes, but likewise an exclusive promo foil Elvish Mystic! This week, we’re adding winners of our Saturday Yu-Gi-Oh event at Battleground Games & Hobbies in Plainville, MA  into the mix from now on. Check it out below! Now, let’s check out last week’s winner’s:

 

Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA

Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM

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Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA

Theros/Theros/Born of the Gods Booster Draft Pod One – Start time: 7:30 PM

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Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA

Theros/Theros/Born of the Gods Booster Draft Pod Two – Start time: 7:30 PM

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Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville, MA

Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM

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Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville, MA

Modern – Start time: Saturday 7:15 PM

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Congratulations to the top finishers of each event. In addition, on behalf of the staff here at Battleground Games & Hobbies, we would like to thank everyone that attended our  events. We greatly appreciate you choosing to hang out with us and look forward to seeing you again in the future!

 

To learn more about our events at either of our conveniently located brick-and-mortar stores and see why Magic, Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh players alike enjoy our weekly event offerings at Battleground Games & Hobbies, please click here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us – we’re happy to help!

 

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Winner’s Circle – Weekend of March 7th Event Champions!

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Congratulations to this week’s Friday Night Magic winners at both Battleground Games & Hobbies locations in Abington, MA and Plainville, MA. This week, FNM featured the Standard format with top finishers not only receiving store credit prizes, but likewise an exclusive promo foil Elvish Mystic! This week, we’re adding winners of our Saturday Yu-Gi-Oh event at Battleground Games & Hobbies in Plainville, MA  into the mix from now on. Check it out below! Now, let’s check out last week’s winner’s:

 

Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA

Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM

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Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA

Theros/Theros/Born of the Gods Booster Draft Pod One – Start time: 7:30 PM

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Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA

Theros/Theros/Born of the Gods Booster Draft Pod Two – Start time: 7:30 PM

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Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville, MA

Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM

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Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville, MA

Yu-Gi-Oh – Start time: Saturday 7:30 PM

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Congratulations to the top finishers of each event. In addition, on behalf of the staff here at Battleground Games & Hobbies, we would like to thank everyone that attended our  events. We greatly appreciate you choosing to hang out with us and look forward to seeing you again in the future!

 

To learn more about our events at either of our conveniently located brick-and-mortar stores and see why Magic, Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh players alike enjoy our weekly event offerings at Battleground Games & Hobbies, please click here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us – we’re happy to help!

 

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