Welcome to EDH: Retro Vibes

Welcome to EDH: Retro Vibes, your haven in the ever-evolving world of Magic: The Gathering. Tired of chasing the latest trends and feeling overwhelmed by the constant influx of new products? I hear you. Here, we celebrate the timeless allure of the old border cards, harking back to a simpler era of Magic when every card had a distinct, classic charm. Whether you're a seasoned collector nostalgic for the days of old or a newcomer intrigued by the elegance of vintage aesthetics, this blog is your guide to exploring and appreciating these hidden gems. Join me as I delve into the artistry, history, and gameplay of retro Magic cards, offering a refreshing retreat from the whirlwind of modern Magic.

What About Second Thanksgiving?

Sam is the true hero of the Lord of the Rings franchise and also the hero of Thanksgiving at The Shire (I'm sure of it!).  Here is a deck that is placed 100% in the Lord of the Rings franchise to really set the mood.

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A Look Back At Time Spiral Remastered

Time Spiral Remastered was the first of the remastered sets to hit paper magic.  This set was released in 2021 and featured reprints from any of the Time Spiral Block sets and was curated for a fun Limited experience.  The other major thing this set did was start to bring back retro framed cards!  For that reason, let's take a look back at some of the cards I like best that this set brought to us.

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The Monster Mash

Grusilda, Monster Masher makes for the perfect Halloween commander.  Let's break tradition and talk about a silver bordered commander card that is all about making a graveyard smash.  

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Thoughts On Bans

The Commander Rules Committee banned four cards in one day leading to outrage from the community before handing the format over to WOTC.  Here are my thoughts and what I will be doing moving forward.

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White Border Chromium Upgrades

Mystery Booster 2 will provide us with new white bordered cards since 2005.  For those of us who have white border decks that we never thought would receive upgrades, surprise! Here are the upgrades I will be putting into my Chromium deck from the new set.  

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Board Wipes

By now, most of the best board wipes in commander have found their way into old borders.  Let's take a look at some of the ones I find myself playing the most.

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Tatyova: Merfolk Typal

This deck is my Mona Lisa.  Few cards in MTG are as beautiful as 7th edition foils.  I was inspired by the collectability of these cards and decided to build an entire old frame foiled out merfolk deck.  This is the perfect combination of beautiful things.  Come take a look!

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A Look Back At Legends

Legends was the seventh Magic: The Gathering set and the third expansion and was released in 1994.  This set, as the name implies revolved around Legendary permanents to represent important named characters and places in a story.

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