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The Japan Hobbyist.com

Just a quick post that I’ve decided to upgrade my website so that it has its own domain name. You’ll now be able to access my blog at http://www.thejapanhobbyist.com. I have some plans… Continue reading →

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A Whole New World: MTG after rotating – Blue

After today there are still 3 more colors to go on the rotation wheel, and the first week of spoilers is JUST around the corner. I’m going to have to work extra hard… Continue reading →

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The Japan Metagame Diaries: Out of Control

(NOTE – This is a Star City Games report that I wrote a few weeks ago. With all of the Magic news going on in August, I believe there is a good chance… Continue reading →

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A Whole New World: MTG after rotation – Red

How the mighty have fallen. I remember when Mono red decks dominated the metagame. During the Scars of Mirrodin block and M12 metagame last year, a lot of people used cards like Shrine… Continue reading →

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A Whole New World: MTG after rotation – Green

My GW Lifegain deck continues to improve, going 3-2 today at one of the most competitive places in Nagoya. I got a bye, beat a UR Burning Vengeance deck, and beat a UG… Continue reading →

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Playing Magic in Japan – How is it Different from overseas? (Part 2)

I think there are a lot more cultural differences between Japan and other countries when it comes to Magic so I’d like to continue my articles about how they are different. Today I’ll… Continue reading →

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My So Called Life Gain Deck (revisited)

I’ve had a lot of practice with my life gain deck recently and the results have been nothing less than amazing. It’s been very consistent and has battled back from the brink on… Continue reading →

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A Whole New World: MTG after rotation – Artifacts

I’m guessing there are only a few of you that continue to buy single cards from the Scars of Mirrodin block, let alone booster packs. In less than 2 months Return to Ravnica… Continue reading →

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Playing Magic in Japan: How different is it from overseas?

I’d like to try something a little different with today’s article. Usually I’m posting about the metagame or other big events, but I don’t post much about the player. I think we players… Continue reading →

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Game Day M13: Get a Life

August 4th Saturday’s Game Day at Hobby Station Osu was another painful reminder that I still haven’t figured out how to control the metagame. It was 6 rounds of hell for me as… Continue reading →