The 2011 States competition is upon us and the Magic world is adapting to a new Standard as we lead up to it. Here are the best articles from the past week!

Adam Styborski is still constructing the Commander Box, and today he explores the artifacts which make are must haves for this project.

Getting himself back on track, Jon gives us a look at how his run with Todd Anderson's Illusions deck did at FNM last week.

Robby shares his perspective and thoughts on the Horde Magic variant. Don't know what Horde Magic is? Don't worry, we explain that too.

Level 3 judge, and coordinator for the southeastern United States, Justin Turner is back with part two of his look at Time Spiral block mechanics.

Like two superheros in a comicbook, Andrew Sitte and Eric Klug pulled a team-up of their own and created a world first: 3d custom alter of Melira!

Sure you might be able to trade for profit, but can you faciliate a half dozen trades to make all involved parties happy?

Mike is back on track, and this week he discusses the 'Catalog Raisonné' he is working to assemble. Don't know what the 'Catalog Whats-it' is? Better read on!