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Patron Exclusive: Favorite Card in MoM from a Value Standpoint
Chris shares his favorite “penny pick” from March of the Machine.
Patron Exclusive: Convoke Requires Your Attention
With the Convoke precon officially spoiled, we know now for certain that there a few clear omissions worth speculating on if you haven’t already. Chris lays them out in this Patreon exclusive!
Patron Exclusive: Price Increase Alert
Chris shares a price increase alert for a 2022 rare that just keeps on getting better with every passing set.
Patron Exclusive: Battles Revealed and a Spec to Go With
Chris shares a few specs in response to the first “Battle” card type being previewed, and some unofficial rulings that attempt to explain how “Battles” will work.
Pt. 1: The State of Magic, a Quarterly Update from the Chi Style POV
Chris recaps where Magic is at after the first three months of 2023 and he lays the foundation for Part 2 in the series where he will share thoughts on the year ahead.
(Unlocked) Five at Five, a Collaboration with Jake & Joel Are Magic
Conviction Gaming is excited to announce a collaboration with Jake and Joel Are Magic! The Five at Five series will explore specs, future and past, from Chris Martin, as both an article and video series. Check it out and let us know what you think!
Enhancing Our Patrons’ Value
Chris shares another spec of his from Brothers’ War: Commander and in the process also shares an update about how the Conviction Gaming Patreon value will be further enhanced.
Why are MTG Vendors (LGSs) Hurting?
As the MTG singles market continues its downward trend, Chris shares a painful truth that Local Game Stores (LGSs) are facing in 2023.
Another AFR Rare is Moving!
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Chris’s Commander Corner: My First Spec of 2023
Happy New Year! I have my first spec of the year to share predicated on a combination of price action and precedence of other cards with the similar ability this card possesses. The spec is Prosperous Innkeeper, an uncommon from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. The rate and utility of this card is fantastic sinceContinue reading “Chris’s Commander Corner: My First Spec of 2023”
Patron Exclusive: Price Increase Alert
Chris shares a card he just purchased copies of from Brothers’ War on the heels of more Organized Play in 2023. The artifact in question is showing up in Modern, Pioneer, and even Vintage sideboards!
Patron Exclusive: Price Increase Alert
Chris shares a recent price trend that he’s been paying attention to, and offers tips on how to make the most of still getting this in-demand card for the lowest price possible!
(Unlocked) Should You Buy the December Secret Lair Superdrop?
Chris shares a detailed write up covering the December Secret Lair Superdrop. The Just Add Milk Drop is a buy because of Ulamog, but what other ones should you be thinking about? Chris has the answers inside!
Patron Exclusive: Price Alert
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Ep. 74: Brothers’ War Commander Review
Join the Brewin’ With Conviction cast as they unravel four of the top commanders from The Brothers’ War. This episode is loaded with gameplay breakdown, cards to watch and buy, and more!
Should You Buy the October Secret Lair Superdrop?
Chris shares a detailed write up covering the October Secret Lair Superdrop “Big Bundle”. Should you buy the bundle or individual drops for value? He tells you why or why not!
Should You Buy the Post Malone or Warhammer 40K Secret Lairs?
Chris shares a detailed write up covering the Post Malone and Warhammer 40K Secret Lair bundles. Should you buy them? He tells you why or why not!
(Unlocked) Chris’s Commander Corner: Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
Chris’s Commander Corner is back and he’s talking about Magic’s latest precons from Warhammer 40K. This article is loaded with five picks and an MTG finance analysis for your “Tim” aka Ghyrson Starn, Kelemorph deck!
How To Celebrate Magic 30 The Right Way
“We’re just feeling it really sting right now because Magic 30 might as well have been a slap across everybody’s face by WotC.”
Chris is remaining optimistic in an otherwise downtrodden MTG environment, but how?
(Free to Read) Dice Rolling Pickups for Unfinity!
Chris is back with a free-to-read MTG finance article to help you maximize all your dice rolls from the latest Magic: the Gathering “Unset” expansion, Unfinity.
Patron Exclusive: Price Trend Alert
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Ep. 71: Dominaria United, Digging Into the 99
Jesus and Chris join up while Chris is on vacation to discuss their best guesses for what we’ll all be putting into our 99 from Dominaria United.
Picking the Top 5 Commanders from Dominaria United
Jesus and Chris discuss their top 5 commander choices from the main Dominaria United set. The episode contains a bonus sixth commander discussed especially for cEDH purposes, and it is chalk full of cards to be watching and specs to be buying!
“Can’t-Miss” Spec Alert for Jodah, the Unifier
Chris shares a “can’t-miss” Patron-exclusive spec that will be a must-have in several of the new commander decks taking shape in Dominaria United.
Chris’s Commander Corner: Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
Hello Patrons! We have a new Simic commander, and whoo-boy is it a unique design for the color pairing! Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief could end up being among the more popular new commander options from Dominaria United, and it should have a shot at moving at least a few cards up in price. The strategies IvyContinue reading “Chris’s Commander Corner: Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief”
(Unlocked) Reacting to TCGPlayer Acquiring ChannelFireball & BinderPOS
Chris provides his initial reactions to the TCGPlayer acquisition of ChannelFireball and BinderPOS. Check it out!
Unlocked Alert: Astral Dragon
Astral Dragon Extended Art is just the latest in a long line of cards moving up in price from Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate!
Ep. 69: Double Masters 2022 Finance Review
Jesus and Chris return for the 69th episode of Brewin’ With Conviction to cover one of the most hyped sets in recent MTG memory: Double Masters 2022. Tune in for tips on what to buy, when to buy it, and a prediction for how the set will mature long-term.
Ep. 68: Discussing Elminster, Tasha, and Myrkul!
Evaluating Magic Cards: the Prelude
One question I sometimes get asked by consumers of my MTG finance content is how I approach evaluating the power-level and synergy of cards previewed during spoiler season. If you are reading my content for the first time, context on why I get this question is important. I’m not a professional player, and my credentialsContinue reading “Evaluating Magic Cards: the Prelude”
Patron Exclusive: Price Increase Alert
Hi All, Back with the usual price alert but first, as always, I want to circle back to a prior call and update on where it stands: Tamiyo’s Safekeeping foils. These have been on fire since the original call pegged them as a buy for $0.50-$1. TCG Direct has been selling at $5 consistently, andContinue reading “Patron Exclusive: Price Increase Alert”
Patron Exclusive: Price Increase Alert
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Patron Exclusive Price Alerts
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What I’m buying: Penny Picks for Neon Dynasty
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2021 in Review: Buy, Sell, Hold (Pt. 3 MH2 Edition)
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2021 in Review: Buy, Sell, Hold (Pt. 2)
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Ep. 64: Buy, Sell, or Hold? Cards from 2021
**Spoiler** Kamigawa Precon Commanders Leaked
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Patreon Exclusive Alert
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2021 in Review: Buy, Sell, Hold (Pt. 1)
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Adventures in the Forgotten Realms: Literally
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Ep. 61: New Year, New Us… For Real This Time
Planning for Kamigawa
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Ep. 60: Pioneer Updates & SCG Con
Ep. 59: Innistrad Crimson Vow EDH Set Review
Ep. 57: Stranger Things Commander Review
Ep. 56: October Super Drop Review
Rotation Prep Pt. 4: Core Set 2021
The first three rotation articles are in the books and the final one awaits us! If you missed any of my coverage on the other three rotating sets, you can start from the beginning by clicking here. Core Set 2021 dropped in the heat of the global coronavirus pandemic last year, and it was admittedlyContinue reading “Rotation Prep Pt. 4: Core Set 2021”
Rotation Prep Pt. 3: Ikoria, Lair of Behemoths
Welcome to the third article in my four part series covering the rotating Standard sets from an MTG finance perspective. Check out my respective reviews of Throne of Eldraine and Theros: Beyond Death as well. This rendition of coverage is going to be a shorter article than Theros: Beyond Death because Ikoria: Lair of BehemothsContinue reading “Rotation Prep Pt. 3: Ikoria, Lair of Behemoths”
Ep. 55: Innistrad Midnight Hunt Spoiler Recap
Rotation Prep Pt. 2: Theros Beyond Death
Welcome back to the second of my four part series covering the rotating Standard sets from an MTG finance perspective. If you missed my review of Throne of Eldraine last week, check it out here. Much like Eldraine before it, Theros: Beyond Death is a deep set, boasting two uncommons worth $2+ and a handfulContinue reading “Rotation Prep Pt. 2: Theros Beyond Death”
Ep. 54: Jay’s Pioneer Review and a Top 5 Spec List
Rotation Prep Pt. 1: Throne of Eldraine
For years, the power-level of Standard sets seemed like it had been relatively consistent and stable. Set after set, the storyline and lore fused with limited and Standard design to make for a typically-balanced, almost-always solid drafting experience. This statement includes Dominaria and the Ixalans, the second Return to Ravnica (Guilds of Ravnica and RavnicaContinue reading “Rotation Prep Pt. 1: Throne of Eldraine”
Ep. 53: Innistrad Sneak Peek and Rotation Specs
Playing and Selling: a Balancing Act
For over 20 years, I have been active with Magic: the Gathering in some capacity. There have been many stretches where that activity involved playing some kitchen table Magic or going to FNM. But somewhere into that second decade, I evolved into a financially-focused, money-driven human that saw the value in my cards. It startedContinue reading “Playing and Selling: a Balancing Act”
Ep. 52: AFR Commander Precon Coverage
Ep. 51: Adventures of Forgotten Realms Set Review
Cast Notes: we talk about the Japanese WPN promo for Orb of Dragonkind at the end of the show. You can find more info about that here.
Ep. 50: Reserved List Update and Examining Modern After MH2
Ep. 44: Commander 2021 Finance Review
Ep. 43: Strixhaven Set Review & Commander Finance
Insuring Your MTG Collection: Pt. 2
Writer’s Note: this article was originally published in March 2019. Part 1 can be found here. In Part 1 of this two-part series, I wrote about some basic insurance principles and connected the insurance industry with our beloved game and hobby Magic: the Gathering. If you haven’t read Part 1, please do so as Part 2 buildsContinue reading “Insuring Your MTG Collection: Pt. 2”
Insuring Your MTG Collection: Pt. 1
Chris shares his experience with a fire loss that changed his life forever, and what he learned from it to prevent it from happening again.
Ep. 38: Brewin’ With Conviction
Ep. 35: Zendikar Rising Roundtable
2020 Rotation Prep: Guilds of Ravnica
Chris provides his first article in an annual four-part mini-series where he preps you with the best specs from each rotating Standard set.
Ep. 31: Meet Zakeel Gordon (Uncut)
Zakeel Gordon from the Collect_Spec podcast joins Chris Martin to riff on finance, sports, collectibles, and other miscellaneous topics.
Ep. 30: CardTrader Exclusive
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