Grand Prix Shizuoka – Mind over Meta (part 1)
There is no rest for the weary. Grand Prix Kyoto was less than a month ago but here I am, preparing for another Grand Prix here in Japan. Truthfully, I couldn’t be happier.… Continue reading
Tag Archive: Magic the Gathering in Nagoya
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The Japan Metagame Diaries – It takes more than faith, you need Devotion
It’s been a rough week in Magic in Nagoya, Japan. Following GP Kyoto’s Super Sunday Series standard event, I thought I had learned my mistakes when facing GR devotion and mono blue devotion.… Continue reading
MTG stores in Chiba prefecture – Yellow Submarine and Hobby Station
I traveled to Chiba prefecture a few months back for a PTQ (which I did horribly at), and while I was there I checked out what the city had to offer Magic Players… Continue reading
The Japan Metagame Diaries: The A(ura)-Team
I pity the fool running black, blue, or red and having to play against me on my current streak. Well, at least after making changes following my 5-0 run at Big Magic last… Continue reading
Gaming Cowboy: Hanging out at the New Saloon
It’s with a heavy heart that I announce that Hobby Saloon is no longer. The former bar/trading card game shop ran into high rent and low traffic in their previous location in Osu… Continue reading
The Japan Metagame Diaries: Go Go Power Rangers!
I was a child of the 80’s and the 90’s, but sadly I grew up without cable. Back when I was young, the Fox network was still on pay TV, so I usually… Continue reading
The Japan Metagame Diaries: Dinosaurs & Theros Game Day
Back in ancient times (of Magic), control decks were king. Then the giant mother F(@%@$% asteroid known as Cavern of Souls hit standard and control decks were pushed close to extinction. A few survived,… Continue reading
The Japan Metagame Diaries: Survival Games
I’m taking a break from posting my investment articles to talk about the current metagame in Nagoya, Japan, as well as to introduce to you my newest builds for standard. The first few… Continue reading
Bang for your Buck: Investing in Cards for Theros – Black, Dimir, and Orzhov
Disclaimer: I can not be held responsible for any poor decisions I make in regards to any cards you might buy in response to my article. I’m going to post my thoughts and… Continue reading
Hail Hydra!
If they cut off one head, two more shall take its place. Hail Hydra! – Red Skull, Captain America I’m not done with brewing decks for Theros standard yet. Most people are taking… Continue reading