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HomeAuthor page: Gavin Thompson (AlphaFrog)

Author page: Gavin Thompson (AlphaFrog)

Draft
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Here’s How to Win Your First Limited PTQ

Here’s How to Win Your First Limited PTQ

Gavin Thompson (AlphaFrog) May 6, 2022 Draft, Limited, Magic Online, Sealed

I’m here to tell you how I made the top 8 and won several Limited PTQs.

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Historic
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Deck Guide: Izzet Phoenix in Historic

Deck Guide: Izzet Phoenix in Historic

Gavin Thompson (AlphaFrog) March 31, 2022 Historic, MTG Decks, Strategy

I love Izzet Phoenix because it’s so consistent. The deck’s basic plan is to create a clock. In other words, you should always keep in mind how much your damage output is, how many turns it takes to kill your opponent with said output, and how...

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Alchemy
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Deck Guide: Mardu Midrange in Alchemy

Deck Guide: Mardu Midrange in Alchemy

Gavin Thompson (AlphaFrog) March 16, 2022 Alchemy, MTG Decks, Strategy

Preparing for the Alchemy portion of the Neon Dynasty Set Championship was an exercise in solving a puzzle with incomplete information. What if we combined the successful top end of the Orzhov Sewer deck with an aggressive lower curve? Enter...

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Collecting
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The 34 Best Frogs in Magic

The 34 Best Frogs in Magic

Gavin Thompson (AlphaFrog) February 18, 2022 Collecting, Deckbuilding, MTG Cards

Undoubtedly the most sophisticated creature type for the most distinguished players, frogs made their official debut in Magic in Exodus with the venerable Whiptongue Frog. Today I’d like to take a  journey through the history of frogs in MTG...

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Deckbuilding
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A Hypergeometric Calculator for Magic, Plus How to Use It

A Hypergeometric Calculator for Magic, Plus How to Use It

Gavin Thompson (AlphaFrog) February 1, 2022 Deckbuilding, Strategy

Today I’m going to talk about probabilities and MTG. Sometimes what “feels” right isn’t justified by the numbers, so it’s useful to know how to use hypergeometric calculation to determine your outs and its application to MTG. Don’t worry if...

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MTG Decks
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Deck Guide: Izzet Epiphany in Standard

Deck Guide: Izzet Epiphany in Standard

Gavin Thompson (AlphaFrog) December 13, 2021 MTG Decks, Standard, Strategy

There’s been a clear best deck in Standard since rotation. There was never any doubt in my Wandering Mind when selecting decks for the Innistrad Championships that I’d be playing Turns Combo in Standard. So what’s this deck all about? Let’s take...

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Historic
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Deck Guide: Azorius Auras in Historic

Deck Guide: Azorius Auras in Historic

Gavin Thompson (AlphaFrog) December 8, 2021 Historic, MTG Decks, Strategy

I brought Azorius Auras for the Innistrad Championships. The addition of Stormchaser Drake gives you a clear consistent plan of action: suit up your creatures, draw a lot of cards, and run over the finish line. So let’s take a look at this...

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Historic
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Deck Guide: Golgari Squirrel Food in Historic

Deck Guide: Golgari Squirrel Food in Historic

Gavin Thompson (AlphaFrog) November 16, 2021 Historic, MTG Decks, Strategy

Modern Horizons 2 changed the landscape of Modern forever. It’s no surprise that adding some of its powerful cards to Arena has impacted Historic. Today I’ll be looking at one of the newer decks to hit the high mythic ranks of the Arena Ladder...

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MTG Decks
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Deck Guide: Mono White Aggro in Standard

Deck Guide: Mono White Aggro in Standard

Gavin Thompson (AlphaFrog) October 13, 2021 MTG Decks, Standard, Strategy

This week I’m looking into the mono white decks that have recently jumped onto the scene. Mono white is a classic archetype. It packs a swarm of cheap creatures and builds a powerful snowballing battlefield, running taxing effects to freeze out...

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MTG Decks
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Deck Guide: Mono Green Aggro in Standard

Deck Guide: Mono Green Aggro in Standard

Gavin Thompson (AlphaFrog) October 4, 2021 MTG Decks, Standard, Strategy

On my hunt to find the best Esika’s Chariot deck in Standard, my next target is mono green aggro. Mono green has taken the format by storm, winning MTGO Standard challenges and dominating the Arena...

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MTG Decks
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Deck Guide: Gruul Aggro (Werewolves) in Standard

Deck Guide: Gruul Aggro (Werewolves) in Standard

Gavin Thompson (AlphaFrog) September 29, 2021 MTG Decks, Standard, Strategy

Innistrad: Midnight Hunt is here and with it Standard has rotated. What Standard will look like with so many cards leaving remains unclear, so a powerful proactive strategy is a safe choice for the first few weeks.

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