I don't need leaked cards to get excited... but it helps. Christmas for me came early when I heard that my favorite Marvel character is getting his own set!
Thank you WOTC! You are forgiven for SpongeBob and MPP. Nuff said!
Speaking of Christmas, it's nearly time to lock in your gifts and to share your wish lists! Zulu's will be offering limited in-store Black Friday Magic deals, including Matt's insane Loot Crates, as well as his regular and deluxe MTG pack bundles. See you Friday!
Speaking of Spider-Man, this little MTG roadmap also came out at Magic Fest Las Vegas. It looks pretty great to me.
What's most notable about all these Universes Beyond sets is that they are Standard playable from here forward. That's enough about next year's magic. Let's take a look at the awesome magic being played in-store this winter:
Foundations has launched and the set has been selling out in store. While it is great for new players it is no core set! It's got depth! Collectors and players both have lots to be excited about.
Zulu's prereleases saw lots of huge swings and great finishes, but the one you should see coming from a mile away involves the Mythic Bloodthirsty Conqueror. Kill this card on sight! This is the top end of solid vampire kindred decks, but it is also the key to a two-card combo that wins on the spot if the vampire player can gain a life, say, from playing any of the lifegain lands. Check it out:
Just in case you think I'm pulling your leg, it happened in the final match of last Wednesday's fall draft series winners table. I heard "It's .... happening....!!!" and this combo is exactly what I saw. Pretty sweet! Then the peanut gallery broke out in cheers.
Come join us for Foundation limited Friday Night Magic events from now though mid-January, when Innistrad Remastered drops. [Prerelease event registration is open.].
If you're new to Magic we have a weekly event series just for you. Fridays, from 5-7pm (every week except prereleases), you can play in a low stress environment under the tutelage and coaching of an experienced player. We usually have 8-16 players, as this includes our Youth Magic program as well.
Speaking of amazing magic...did you see the MagicFest Las Vegas Vintage Cube draft?!? Wow! [Here's a link if you missed it] It was unique, in that the players kept the vintage cards that they drafted. Every pack was Rochester drafted (so the player with the first pick gets the best but only 1 card and the rest of the drafters get two). It's fun to note that 3 of the 8 players, including the winner are Zulu's customers.
Cube drafting is very much alive and well at Zulus. Multiple players bring their cubes and we usually draft two cubes per week. Look for the discussion on Discord and come join us Tuesdays. Ditto for Legacy, also Tuesday evenings.
Pictured above are the top 8 players from the weekend's Fall draft series finals. These skilled players survived the first three rounds of Chaos draft, and are seen preparing to draft Mystery Booster 2 for their finals. If you're interesting in trying out Mystery Booster 2, Zulu's has 4 events on the calendar. Registration link.
Not to be outdone, the Commander format is H U G E at Zulu's. You can find players and spirited games at nearly every table on any given Thursday night. Admission is free.
However you enjoy your Magic the Gathering, you're in good company at Zulu's. Thanks for reading my update. However you choose to celebrate, happy holiday's to you and yours, and may all your packs be mythical.
However you enjoy your Magic the Gathering, you're in good company at Zulu's. Thanks for reading my update. However you choose to celebrate, happy holiday's to you and yours, and may all your packs be mythical.
