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When the spirit of the game and friendly competition comes up against the rules of the game and serious competition, where do you draw your grey line?

by: Sean Knowelden

2 weeks ago

The Guardian tavern is filling up. Find the right table for you.

by: Mark Chamberlain

1 month ago

Knowing how to assess the value of equipment can do wonders for deck construction. Let's demystify the power of equipment.

by: Clay DeAngelis

9 months ago

When decks employ non-linear strategies for dealing damage, how can you take the temperature of your current game state?

by: Clay DeAngelis

11 months ago

Even if you're familiar with draft as a format, draft in FAB is unique. Mark gets you started with what to expect and general rules of thumb.

by: Mark Chamberlain

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

Bravo's never felt completely comfortable in his shoes, but even as his collection grows, there's a reason to consider going back to a WTR classic.

by: Tommy Mains

1 year ago

Learn the basics of Bravo and the Guardian class, from Crush and Dominate to Auras and Equipment.

by: Alex Truell

1 year ago

People often underestimate just how adaptable Bravo can be to every situation. By siding in the right cards, he can be either an unstoppable force, an immovable object, or anywhere in between

by: Mark Chamberlain & Mark Siew

1 year ago

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

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

1 year ago

Valda may be yet another Guardian hero, but with a unique focus on card draw, her playstyle is entirely different.

by: Drew Cordell

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

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

Many of the skills and concepts you’ve learned from Magic will carry over to Flesh and Blood.

by: Drew Cordell

2 years ago

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Guardian is one of the classes that Monarch didn't revisit. How will Guardian decks change for the new Monarch landscape?

by: Alex Truell

2 years ago

Bravo is good with a hammer, but is that all there is to him?

by: Alex Truell

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