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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

11 months ago

Oldhim now becomes the first hero to attain Living Legend in both Blitz and Classic Constructed. Where should an Elemental Guardian player go next?

by: Alex Truell

1 year ago

In the third chapter of The Numbers Game, we examine value through the lens of narrow fatigue and board presence strategies.

In a surprising turn of events, Michael Hamilton rode a Wounded Bull to victory at the US Nationals. Go in depth with the strategy and matchups of this unexpected Iyslander deck.

Has Command and Conquer, once the pinnacle of power in Flesh and Blood, lost some of its luster?

by: Davis Tower Kingsley

2 years ago

Bravo's time as Star of the Show has come to an end. Now that his Living Legend is secure, who should you cast in the role?

Oldhim is built to stand the test of time. Outlast your opponents, weather the storm, and whittle them down with your trusty hammer until they’ve run out of power to fight back.

by: Drew Cordell

2 years ago

Aggressive Starvo decks that try to fuse every turn must accept that the individual card quality is terrible. Don't settle for less.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Drew Cordell

2 years ago

Everfest settles into the market, while some Legendaries of the past are experiencing notable movement. Plus, Ada speculates on where CF Bravo may be heading when his star has set.

by: Ada Korman

2 years ago

Blitz Week concludes with a thorough look at converting Oldhim for a faster format.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Drew Cordell

2 years ago

Skirmish season offers a significant format transition from the standards of the last several months. Drew Cordell helps you get your feet beneath you. This article covers the specifics of the Tales of Aria Skirmish season.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Drew Cordell

2 years ago

With another 50 games of Oldhim under his belt, Drew offers advanced insight into pitching, reverses his earlier opinions on a few cards, and critically examines fatigue.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Drew Cordell

3 years ago

Elemental Essence gave us wide areas of overlap between the heroes found in Tales of Aria. But despite sharing a common pool of cards, these heroes use their elemental affinity in very different ways. Today we look at Earth.

by: Davis Tower Kingsley

3 years ago

Drew invites you to walk alongside him as he develops, adapts, and refines Oldhim from new release to honed contender. This free introduction shares some early insights into the core of Oldhim, setting up the 4-part Pro series that begins today.

by: Drew Cordell

3 years ago

Alex, Drew, and Kevin share their Day 1 deck lists for the three new classes in Tales of Aria.

by: Alex Truell , Kevin Brayer , Drew Cordell

3 years ago

In a double feature, Jacob and Kevin explore both sides of Briar's elemental affinity.