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With our first Living Legend event behind us, it's time to talk about the second string of contenders, and what angles they'll need to shoot to make their mark in a Starvo world.

by: Kevin Brayer

5 months ago

We begin our coverage of the new Living Legend format with a survey of the landscape - and a sample of what you might see.

by: Kevin Brayer

6 months ago

The Fundamentals of FAB numbers and value calculation apply to all decks, but some strategies require more complex evaluation. Today we look at the skewed value swings of Combo decks.

Chane continues to make his presence felt in the Blitz format, and Kevin's here to remind you why.

by: Kevin Brayer

1 year ago

The changes made to the Blitz format in the latest Banned and Restricted announcement sent a message that is pretty easy to read: LSS clearly wanted to slow things down.

by: Kevin Brayer

1 year ago

Balanced between offense & defense, between magic & might, Briar bridges the gap between humanity and nature.

by: Kevin Brayer

1 year ago

Chane's access to banished power pushed him to the forefront of competitive play, earning him the title of Living Legend. Learn how to harness the power of the shadows.

by: Kevin Brayer

1 year ago

After a strong showing in the recent ProQuest series, Viserai was poised to be a top contender for the upcoming Pro Tour. However, the recent suspension of Bloodsheath Skeleta- a core card for both aggressive and control-oriented Viserai playstyles- has thrown the classic Runeblade hero for a loop.

In this follow-up to his prior examination of Charge's card efficiency, Will talks about the modern Boltyn build.

by: Will Reinhardt

2 years ago

While Bravo fights to maintain his hold on the meta against a resurgent Prism, Viserai is primed for a comeback. Drew shares tips and a matchup guide for a midrange deck prepared to challenge the top heroes in Flesh and Blood.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Drew Cordell

2 years ago

This week, the Rathe Times writing team is getting personal and talking about the decks they're putting on the table. Learn what our narrator, Mark, has been dabbling in lately.

by: Mark Chamberlain

2 years ago

While Chane steals the spotlight, Viserai is learning new tricks...

by: Kevin Brayer

2 years ago

Michael is back to talk about mistakes, and how to make the most of them!

by: Michael Clair

3 years ago

Each class has a big pool of cards to swim in. Don't limit yourself to the mainstream.

by: Alex Truell

3 years ago

While the spotlight has been resting firmly on Ira and Dorinthea during the Skirmish series, Viserai has been making a place for himself in the shadows. Kevin Brayer explains the deck that's brought the Arknight into the Top 8.

by: Kevin Brayer

3 years ago

For those willing to delve deeply and invest the time to learn, Runeblade can be a complex and rewarding class to bring to tournaments of any size.

by: Kevin Brayer

3 years ago