All posts by Cliff Daigle

I am a father, teacher, cuber and EDH fanatic. My joy is in Casual and Limited formats, though I dip a toe into Constructed when I find something fun to play. I play less than I want to and more than my schedule should really allow. I can easily be reached on Twitter @WordOfCommander. Try out my Busted Uncommons cube at http://www.cubetutor.com/viewcube/76330
Casual Fridays

What We Can Learn From Bad Purchases

I’ve been playing the finance side of Magic for a long time now, and while I’ve had my share of big hits, I’m also someone with a spec box full of misses.

There’s lessons in these misses, though, and for most of them, it’s not bad luck, it’s bad timing. I can’t do anything about unexpected reprints or bannings, but I do have power over when I buy in on a card. Today’s lesson is about good picks made at bad times, and what can be done to prevent doing that, plus how to adjust if you’ve done it.

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Cliff (@WordOfCommander) has been writing for MTGPrice since 2013, and is an eager Commander player, Draft enthusiast, and Cube fanatic. A high school science teacher by day, he’s also the official substitute teacher of the MTG Fast Finance podcast. If you’re ever at a GP and you see a giant flashing ‘CUBE DRAFT’ sign, go over, say hi, and be ready to draft.

Casual Fridays

Kaldheim Callbacks

With six months to go until rotation, I want to think about sets that are going to rotate, and which cards I want to get now or get later. I’m looking for the right intersection of Commander use, declining Standard usage, and current prices vs. where the prices will be. 

I’m not going to focus on which edition I want to buy right now, but there will be a case to be made for any of the versions involved. For Commander-focused cards, the more ornate or shinier versions are good, but there’s also profit to be made in snagging the cheapest version and selling it after the right increase. Let’s dive in!

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Cliff (@WordOfCommander) has been writing for MTGPrice since 2013, and is an eager Commander player, Draft enthusiast, and Cube fanatic. A high school science teacher by day, he’s also the official substitute teacher of the MTG Fast Finance podcast. If you’re ever at a GP and you see a giant flashing ‘CUBE DRAFT’ sign, go over, say hi, and be ready to draft.

Casual Fridays

Early things to watch in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty

Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty is not only a great limited environment but it’s got some of the most home-run cards I can remember seeing in a set. We’re talking combo enables, Commander staples, and sneaky new archetypes.

As a result, I want to look at where a couple of prices are for the cards I’m targeting. I’m not buying these yet (mostly) because the prices are still falling, but when the price appears to be coming back up, that’s when I’m putting money down.

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expensive cards ProTrader: Magic doesn’t have to be expensive.

Cliff (@WordOfCommander) has been writing for MTGPrice since 2013, and is an eager Commander player, Draft enthusiast, and Cube fanatic. A high school science teacher by day, he’s also the official substitute teacher of the MTG Fast Finance podcast. If you’re ever at a GP and you see a giant flashing ‘CUBE DRAFT’ sign, go over, say hi, and be ready to draft.

Casual Fridays

Secret Lair: Street Fighter!

Well, the next Secret Lair is out, and my goodness, it’s a banger. Eight iconic characters from Street Fighter II are going to be in the next drop, hitting the nostalgia button hard for those of us who put quarters into cabinets back in the day.

Let’s take a look at the eight cards, all fantastic Commanders, and a card or two that might be key for each one.

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expensive cards ProTrader: Magic doesn’t have to be expensive.

Cliff (@WordOfCommander) has been writing for MTGPrice since 2013, and is an eager Commander player, Draft enthusiast, and Cube fanatic. A high school science teacher by day, he’s also the official substitute teacher of the MTG Fast Finance podcast. If you’re ever at a GP and you see a giant flashing ‘CUBE DRAFT’ sign, go over, say hi, and be ready to draft.