Hello everyone! Happy new year to all you guys! This year I hope to be able to write more often especially with Theros Beyond Death is almost here! With the new Gods' anticipated arrival I'm sure a lot of brewers are excited to test out new card synergies that will push the meta to its... Continue Reading →
Dread Wanderer
Hi Everyone, Christmas is just around the corner and I'd like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. As we wind down the year and begin to relax and take time to be with family and friends, I hope you also find time to brew new deck ideas with some Theros Beyond Death spoilers you're seeing... Continue Reading →
Flashzorius
Hi Guys, I know what you guys are thinking - the Alchemist jumps with the bandwagon and makes a flash deck. Yes and no. Simic Flash has been a semi-staple in the meta since Oko was still street legal. Its cornerstone is the ability to pass the turn and play formidable threats at the end... Continue Reading →
Arkbow 2.0 (Top 8)
Update: Used the deck last November 30, 2019 and got into the top 8 from a WPN pre-qualifier event with 28 players (5 rounds). Went to a 3-1-1 finish against: Korvold Food: 0-2, consider playing Leyline of the Void in the side. Sultai Jace: 1-1-1 UW Control: 2-1 Izzet Flash: 2-0 RB Sacrifice: 2-0 Lost... Continue Reading →
Vivid Totem (aka Vivid Lantern)
Hello everyone! I promised I'll revisit this pet deck of mine and here I am with some match report, climbing from Gold 4-0/6 to Gold 2-2/6. The journey wasn't easy and the deck had several minor revisions between Tier 3 and Tier 2 as the meta became a bit more aggressive. First swap I did... Continue Reading →
RPTQ Hero #2: Setting your Decklist
Hello again, readers! Nicholas here, and I’m back for another article on my journey towards the final Regional Pro Tour Qualifier taking place on Sunday, March 10, on Magic Online. Last time, I talked about getting the feel for the new Standard format and about which decks I was initially interested in testing for the... Continue Reading →
RPTQ Hero #1: Getting a Feel for the Format
Nicholas here, and welcome to my first article for the Forbidden Alchemy! I hope fans of the Alchemist will also enjoy reading about the Spikier side of deckbuilding and tuning as I share with you my preparations for a big tournament coming up in March. As I described in my introduction post, I am qualified... Continue Reading →