Forbes magazine does articles on Magic the Gathering??!

http://www.forbes.com/sites/danieltack/2...golgari/2/

What is this I don't even. I thought this magazine is only full of articles and information on the world of BUSINESS.

lsv's review was better

He rates Golgari Charm B, Jarad A, and Lotleth Troll only A-? Vraska A+? Abrupt Decay B+? wtp

then I realized this is for sealed/draft only...

Don't they also do a list of the richest fictional characters every now and then?

He rates Golgari Charm B, Jarad A, and Lotleth Troll only A-? Vraska A+? Abrupt Decay B+? wtp

then I realized this is for sealed/draft only...

The biggest facepalmer for me was rating Giant Growth a C. It's as huge a staple for Green decks as Arbor Elf/Rancor/Rainbow Mana Birds.

combat tricks aren't really that effective in any non infect deck; it's much more effective to play a card will help you win most of the time, so I feel that a C is a good grade. Giant growth is only viable in MG infect, where it effectively hits for 6 psuedo damage that cannot be recovered.

Lolteth troll should definitely be an A.

combat tricks aren't really that effective in any non infect deck; it's much more effective to play a card will help you win most of the time, so I feel that a C is a good grade. Giant growth is only viable in MG infect, where it effectively hits for 6 psuedo damage that cannot be recovered.

In sealed/draft, combat tricks are great. They turn trades into favorable exchanges and can make for a complete blowout (when your opponent double blocks to get rid of a troublesome creature, cast GG and end both his creatures while keeping yours). They can also straight up end the game if your opponent decides to let one creature through because he thinks he can survive and alpha-strike you to death the next turn. I played Azorius at the pre-release and kept getting owned by this Selesnya deck with at least five combat tricks in the deck (played him twice, both times to three games).

I'm not saying GG should be a first-pick or anything, but it's a solid mid/late-pick if there are no pickable creatures IMO.

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Well it depends on the format and the set. Since he provided examples of casual decks, I gave my opinion on combat tricks for casual play.

Dude forbes has been on a roll lately. First the thread [MENTION=8017]CrazyForDex[/MENTION]; posted and now this.

combat tricks aren't really that effective in any non infect deck; it's much more effective to play a card will help you win most of the time, so I feel that a C is a good grade. Giant growth is only viable in MG infect, where it effectively hits for 6 psuedo damage that cannot be recovered.

I've never used an infect deck before. I'm more of the MAKE MY MONSTERS GROW type of player. I hear they're pretty hated though, although I'm not sure if they're worse or better than token decks.

I've never used an infect deck before. I'm more of the MAKE MY MONSTERS GROW type of player. I hear they're pretty hated though, although I'm not sure if they're worse or better than token decks.

The infect deck my brother made can win on turn 2 easily; usually it takes 3-4 turns for a win.

The infect deck my brother made can win on turn 2 easily; usually it takes 3-4 turns for a win.

Ew. Way too Spike for me. I like being Timmy more, possibly a bit of Johnny.

Who does this guy think he is giving Thestle Troll a B for limited. Even LSV gave it a 4.00 for constructed. loololololol

Oh hey, ive been needing some help with my golgari deck anyway! Best thread ev4r!

OT: I think I saw something about video game rating on forbes not tooo long ago also, I was confounded.