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Josh Lau returns and reveals his decklist for Olympia, along with an update for the post-Dromai landscape.

by: Josh Lau

3 weeks ago

In this community submission, Guzel shares his experience as a FAB dad.

by: Guest Contributor

2 months ago

Mark explores the potential for increasing the role of attack reactions in your decks.

by: Mark Chamberlain

5 months ago

Clay's been poring over Teklovossen's notes, identified the goals of the deck, and lays out a path forward. Crib off his research notes and get up to speed fast!

by: Clay DeAngelis

6 months ago

With the upcoming Skirmish Season 7 in mind, Teklo Industries is proud to present it’s newest invention: the Blitz sideboard!

by: Tim Bierholz

9 months ago

Even as Uzuri stands poised to put Assassin on the map, there's an undeniable appeal to Arakni. And for those who can't resist running our masked murderer, here are a few lists to get you going.

by: Justin Addington

11 months ago

It's not always about the best deck for a hero or a class. Today we try to build the best deck for a card unlike any other: Construct Nitro Mechanoid.

by: Chris Borecky

1 year ago

Rhinar has been waiting in the wings for his moment to shine, but did Outsiders improve his prospects?

by: Colin Bell

1 year ago

Get deep into the mathematics of this game engine with a close look at Value, Tempo, and Initiative across several games, before applying the concepts to Flesh and Blood.

by: Max Dieckmann

1 year ago

Oftentimes, where you playtest matters just as much as how you playtest. We'll talk about both today.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Clay DeAngelis

1 year ago

Since the fall of Belittle, many Fai decks have had to return to the shop and rethink their values. Joshua Kehe offers guidance on the many paths that lay before you.

by: Joshua Kehe

1 year ago

Bravo is an enduring fixture of the meta for a reason. Mark explores truths that keep Bravo relevant and offers evergreen guidance.

by: Mark Chamberlain

1 year ago

The Emperor might have come dead on arrival, but he’s poised to rise again in glory.

by: Daniel Bellotti

1 year ago

From an outsider's perspective, an assassin strikes quickly and with lethal precision. But what goes unseen is careful planning and biding time until the opportune moment arises.

by: Jeremy Miller

1 year ago

Parker Brown has a decklist that pushes Dromai aggressively- but holds a defensive sideboard just in case.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Parker Brown

1 year ago

Fai has made an explosive impact on the fresh Uprising tournament scene. Preparing for him is necessary for any competitive aspirations.

Warriors live by the sword. Bluff your opponent with reactions that climb over defenses.

by: Thomas Despain

1 year ago

The very premise of a Commoner format determines that it should not be hard to acquire any cards. Here are some staples you should be considering every time you build a deck.

by: Drew Cordell

1 year ago

Card evaluation is a key skill in TCGs- one that takes center stage at a new set's release. Michael Hamilton shares his own method of card evaluation, a formula based on the value of a card in each of its possible roles.

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

Preparation is key to playing a strong match, but there are also several ways with which you can maintain an advantage against your opponent by correctly reading and adjusting to their play.

by: Isaac Jessen

2 years ago

Frank Hung is an advocate for constructing your own deck, especially in the early stages of your FaB journey. But where do you begin?

by: Frank Hung

2 years ago

On Sunday Sept. 5th, Wesley placed 2nd in the RC Crew Road to Nationals, making him the highest achieving Azalea player in the world. Here's how he did it- and how you can improve your Azalea game too.

by: Wesley Lingard & Mark Chamberlain

2 years ago

Drew invites you to walk alongside him as he develops, adapts, and refines Oldhim from new release to honed contender.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Drew Cordell

2 years ago

A loss is a humbling experience; you’re going to think about where you’ve made mistakes, what could have been done differently, how close you were to winning and it’s going to feel bad. But let's talk about what you can take away from them.

by: Kiki Labad

2 years ago

Drew Cordell explores the duality of Guardian, pairing high defense with staggering offense at the flip of a switch. In Part 1, we look at the decklist and explore its central strategy.

by: Mark Chamberlain & Drew Cordell

2 years ago

Recognizing powerful and effective cards in Flesh and Blood is a skill within your grasp. Gemini dives into a few ideas that will help you determine for yourself whether that card is, in fact, a "good" card.

by: Gemini

2 years ago

A new set can be a daunting prospect in TCGs, with hundreds of new cards and interactions to learn and understand. While experience is the best teacher, there are things you can do to give yourself an edge coming out of the gate.

by: Hayden Dale

3 years ago

Davis Kingsley, having recently won three of the Skirmish events he's competed in and placed Top 8 in the rest, shares his thought process, winning deck, and advice on how to approach a meta shifting towards Warrior domination.

by: Davis Tower Kingsley

3 years ago