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Dissecting the NEW Extended: Part 2
featured 35 days, 10 hours, 6 minutes ago posted by BlackborderBlackborder 39 days, 17 minutes ago
Friday, July 30, 2010 3:13:27 PM GMT Tuesday, July 27, 2010 1:02:41 AM GMT
Dissecting the NEW Extended: Part 2
Joel Calafell outlines the new Extended format and discusses some of the best strategies. He also shares his updated list of format defining cards and presents 8 promising decklists! (more)
category: Constructed | clicked: 12 | comment | | source: www.blackborder.com
tags: Blackborder.com, Constructed, Extended, Joel Calafell, Pro Tour Amsterdam
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Dissecting the NEW Extended: Part I
featured 42 days, 10 hours, 35 minutes ago posted by BlackborderBlackborder 46 days, 3 hours, 14 minutes ago
Friday, July 23, 2010 2:45:02 PM GMT Monday, July 19, 2010 10:06:00 PM GMT
Dissecting the NEW Extended: Part I
Joel Calafell outlines the new Extended format and discusses some of the most promising strategies. He also shares his list of format defining cards and focuses on new additions from Rise of the Eldrazi and specifically M11. (more)
category: Constructed | clicked: 19 | comment | | source: www.blackborder.com
tags: Amsterdam, Blackborder.com, Constructed, Extended, Feature Sight, Joel Calafell, M11, Pro Tour, Rise of the Eldrazi
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Standard Innovations
featured 55 days, 11 hours, 28 minutes ago posted by BlackborderBlackborder 59 days, 3 hours, 3 minutes ago
Saturday, July 10, 2010 1:52:04 PM GMT Tuesday, July 06, 2010 10:16:38 PM GMT
Standard Innovations
Pro player Joel Calafell brainstorms about the impact of M11 on Standard and presents several archetypes that will get a major boost from the new set. Make sure to check out his exciting deck lists! (more)
category: Constructed | clicked: 35 | comment | | source: www.blackborder.com
tags: Blackborder, Blackborder.com, Conference, Feature Sight, Joel Calafell, Standard
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Standard Market Report
featured 59 days, 11 hours, 43 minutes ago posted by BlackborderBlackborder 67 days, 4 hours, 6 minutes ago
Tuesday, July 06, 2010 1:36:32 PM GMT Monday, June 28, 2010 9:13:20 PM GMT
Standard Market Report
In this market report, pro player Joel Calafell speculates about the future of Standard and tells you which cards you should be picking up while they are still cheap. He identifies possible sleeper cards, overrated cards and gives you the lowdown on the hottest M11 cards! (more)
category: Constructed | clicked: 41 | comment | | source: www.blackborder.com
tags: Blackborder.com, Card Prices, Feature Sight, Joel Calafell, M11, Market Report, Standard
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Not so Extended
featured 70 days, 12 hours, 34 minutes ago posted by BlackborderBlackborder 74 days, 3 hours, 37 minutes ago
Friday, June 25, 2010 12:46:12 PM GMT Monday, June 21, 2010 9:42:30 PM GMT
Not so Extended
Level 4 pro Joel Calafell gives you his thoughts on the changes to the Extended format as well as the banned and restricted list announcement. He talks about the decks to watch, looks at hot cards, underrated strategies and even finds time to delve into the new Legacy format! (more)
category: Constructed | clicked: 16 | comment | | source: www.blackborder.com
tags: Banned and Restricted List, Blackborder.com, Constructed, Extended, Joel Calafell, Legacy
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The New King of Standard?
featured 79 days, 13 hours, 18 minutes ago posted by BlackborderBlackborder 87 days, 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 12:01:51 PM GMT Tuesday, June 08, 2010 11:38:13 PM GMT
The New King of Standard?
Two weeks ago, I anticipated a fierce UW vs. Jund battle for the title of best deck in the format. Brad Nelson’s deck at GP Washington proved to be a more than good enough solution for the omnipresent Bloodbraid Elf deck. Up to that point, it seemed like Jund was the true enemy. But is the BGR deck really what everybody has to worry about? (more)
category: Constructed | clicked: 34 | comment | | source: www.blackborder.com
tags: Bant, Blackborder.com, Feature Sight, Joel Calafell, Standard, Vengevine
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The Time Machine
featured 90 days, 14 hours, 5 minutes ago posted by BlackborderBlackborder 93 days, 19 hours, 13 minutes ago
Saturday, June 05, 2010 11:14:34 AM GMT Wednesday, June 02, 2010 6:06:46 AM GMT
The Time Machine
Pro player Joel Calafell brings you his new take on an interesting Standard archetype. Does Joel have the solution for Standard and is this the new deck to play? Make sure to check it out if you are looking for a fresh deck to play at the PTQs. (more)
category: Constructed | clicked: 25 | comment | | source: www.blackborder.com
tags: Blackborder, Blackborder.com, Feature Sight, Joel Calafell, Open the Vaults, Standard
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Clash of the Titans
featured 91 days, 14 hours, 10 minutes ago posted by BlackborderBlackborder 101 days, 4 hours, 27 minutes ago
Friday, June 04, 2010 11:09:37 AM GMT Tuesday, May 25, 2010 8:52:42 PM GMT
Clash of the Titans
After GP Washington Joel takes a look at the state of the current Standard format and how it plays out. He discusses the top decks and tries to find out if Jund is under control. (more)
category: Constructed | clicked: 32 | comment | | source: www.blackborder.com
tags: Blackborder.com, Feature Sight, Joel Calafell, Standard
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The Stack
featured 112 days, 15 hours, 43 minutes ago posted by BlackborderBlackborder 115 days, 8 hours, 3 minutes ago
Friday, May 14, 2010 9:36:45 AM GMT Tuesday, May 11, 2010 5:16:42 PM GMT
The Stack
Joel brings you the best casual format in the world, including all the basic and advanced rules. Looking to kill some time? Then "The Stack" is the perfect fun format for you. (more)
category: Limited | clicked: 7 | comment | | source: www.blackborder.com
tags: Blackborder, Blackborder.com, Casual, Feature Sight, Fun Format, Joel Calafell, The STack
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Re-Evaluating Rise of the Eldrazi
featured 118 days, 16 hours, 8 minutes ago posted by BlackborderBlackborder 123 days, 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
Saturday, May 08, 2010 9:11:20 AM GMT Monday, May 03, 2010 10:51:42 PM GMT
Re-Evaluating Rise of the Eldrazi
Grand Prix Lyon will be the first premier event featuring Rise of the Eldrazi, and there are still many things to discuss. There are always cards that seem good, when they are actually pretty bad, and cards that look average, when they are actually amazing. Let's find out more about overrated and underrated cards from Rise of the Eldrazi! (more)
category: Limited | clicked: 35 | comment | | source: www.blackborder.com
tags: Blackborder.com, Feature Sight, Joel Calafell, Rise of the Eldrazi, Sealed
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Leveling Rise Draft
featured 120 days, 16 hours, 18 minutes ago posted by BlackborderBlackborder 129 days, 2 hours, 51 minutes ago
Thursday, May 06, 2010 9:01:24 AM GMT Tuesday, April 27, 2010 10:29:08 PM GMT
Leveling Rise Draft
Level 4 Pro Joel Calafell presents his latest Rise of the Eldrazi draft and sealed insights. He explains his favorite draft strategy for the new format, and lists the top commons of the archetype. Find out how to gain an edge in Rise of the Eldrazi Limited! (more)
category: Limited | clicked: 34 | comment | | source: www.blackborder.com
tags: Blackborder.com, Booster Draft, Joel Calafell, Limited, Rise of the Eldrazi, Rise of the Eldrazi Draft, Sealed Deck Competition
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Changing The GP Prize Structure
featured 147 days, 18 hours, 19 minutes ago posted by BlackborderBlackborder 148 days, 3 hours, 40 minutes ago
Friday, April 09, 2010 7:00:19 AM GMT Thursday, April 08, 2010 9:39:15 PM GMT
Changing The GP Prize Structure
With a recent GP having more than 2’000 players battling for fame and glory (and money), is it time to make changes to the prize structure of these events? Level 4 pro Joel Calafell investigates this controversial topic and he comes to some interesting conclusions. (more)
category: News | clicked: 4 | comment | | source: www.blackborder.com
tags: Blackborder, Blackborder.com, Feature Sight, GP Madrid, GP Prize Payout, GP Prize Structure, Joel Calafell
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Investigating The Jund Dominance
featured 153 days, 18 hours, 49 minutes ago posted by BlackborderBlackborder 156 days, 4 hours, 49 minutes ago
Saturday, April 03, 2010 6:30:38 AM GMT Wednesday, March 31, 2010 8:30:39 PM GMT
Investigating The Jund Dominance
Joel looks at the history of Jund and how the deck evolved to become the monster we all know. He discusses what went wrong and why there seems to be nothing to stop the Jund menace. Joel speculates about the impact of Rise of the Eldrazi and if there should be bannings in Standard. (more)
category: Constructed | clicked: 24 | comment | | source: www.blackborder.com
tags: Bannings, Blackborder, Blackborder.com, Feature Sight, Joel Calafell, Jund, Standard
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Standard Thoughts For Brussels
featured 157 days, 19 hours, 4 minutes ago posted by BlackborderBlackborder 164 days, 2 hours, 59 minutes ago
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 6:15:52 AM GMT Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:20:50 PM GMT
Standard Thoughts For Brussels
The next stop for Standard action is going to be GP Brussels this weekend. Level 4 pro Joel Calafell goes over the top contenders and presents a completely new deck as a possible solution to the format. (more)
category: Constructed | clicked: 21 | comment | | source: www.blackborder.com
tags: Blackborder.com, Feature Sight, Joel Calafell, Standard
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Drafting with Joel - Zen/Zen/Wwk #1
featured 168 days, 19 hours, 54 minutes ago posted by BlackborderBlackborder 171 days, 20 hours, 10 minutes ago
Friday, March 19, 2010 5:25:47 AM GMT Tuesday, March 16, 2010 5:09:55 AM GMT
Drafting with Joel - Zen/Zen/Wwk #1
Level 4 pro player Joel Calafell takes us through a Zendikar/Zendikar/Worldwake 8-4 draft queue on Magic Online. He shares some comprehensive thoughts about both the picks and the games, and talks us through each step of the way! If you're looking to improve your Limited game, this is the article series for you! (more)
category: Limited | clicked: 18 | comment | | source: www.blackborder.com
tags: Blackborder.com, Booster Draft, Joel Calafell, Worldwake Draft
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Magical Motivation
featured 173 days, 19 hours, 14 minutes ago posted by BlackborderBlackborder 178 days, 2 hours, 42 minutes ago
Sunday, March 14, 2010 6:05:19 AM GMT Tuesday, March 09, 2010 10:38:05 PM GMT
Magical Motivation
Being motivated is one of the most important things in life. No matter what you are trying to achieve. Level 4 pro Joel Calafell discusses the importance of motivation in Magic and illustrates several ways to keep your motivation high. (more)
category: Strategy | clicked: 8 | comment | | source: www.blackborder.com
tags: Blackborder, Blackborder.com, Feature Sight, Joel Calafell, Motivation
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Reanimating Madrid
featured 182 days, 19 hours, 49 minutes ago posted by BlackborderBlackborder 185 days, 19 minutes ago
Friday, March 05, 2010 5:30:55 AM GMT Wednesday, March 03, 2010 1:00:56 AM GMT
Reanimating Madrid
Level 4 pro Joel Calafell brings you the deck he used to make day 2 in the biggest Magic tournament in the history of the game. If you are looking for the latest Legacy technology make sure to read on. Joel also includes his thoughts on the first card from Rise of the Eldrazi! (more)
category: Constructed | clicked: 13 | comment | | source: www.blackborder.com
tags: Blackborder, Blackborder.com, Feature Sight, GP Madrid, Joel Calafell, Legacy
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From San Diego To Madrid
featured 186 days, 20 hours, 9 minutes ago posted by BlackborderBlackborder 190 days, 2 hours, 40 minutes ago
Monday, March 01, 2010 5:11:06 AM GMT Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:39:27 PM GMT
From San Diego To Madrid
Level 4 Pro Joel Calafell is back from San Diego, he brings you the deck he played in the Pro Tour together with a self-critical analysis of his performance and tops it off with an outlook on GP Madrid! (more)
category: Constructed | clicked: 10 | comment | | source: www.blackborder.com
tags: Blackborder, Blackborder.com, Extended, Feature Sight, Joel Calafell, Legacy, Standard
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Extended Misses And Standard Thoughts
featured 195 days, 20 hours, 49 minutes ago posted by BlackborderBlackborder 201 days, 51 minutes ago
Saturday, February 20, 2010 4:30:34 AM GMT Monday, February 15, 2010 12:28:51 AM GMT
Extended Misses And Standard Thoughts
Pro Tour San Diego is mere days away, and level 4 pro Joel Calafell gives you a Standard decklist for the tournament. He discusses the most important matchups and the defining cards in the format. As a bonus, Joel shows you the deck he played at this weekend's GP Oakland! (more)
category: Constructed | clicked: 27 | comment | | source: www.blackborder.com
tags: Blackborder, Blackborder.com, Extended, Feature Sight, Joel Calafell, Standard
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Baking The Standard Worldcake
featured 204 days, 21 hours, 28 minutes ago posted by BlackborderBlackborder 213 days, 3 hours, 13 minutes ago
Thursday, February 11, 2010 3:51:51 AM GMT Tuesday, February 02, 2010 10:07:09 PM GMT
Baking The Standard Worldcake
Welcome to my Worldwake Constructed review! I will try to select which cards from the entire set I think will impact the different Constructed formats: Standard, Legacy and Extended, going color by color. For today, let’s start with Standard! (more)
category: Constructed | clicked: 33 | comment | | source: www.blackborder.com
tags: Blackborder, Blackborder.com, Feature Sight, Joel Calafell, Review, Standard, Worldwake
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