MTG Articles
Pattern Recognition #361 - Slow Grow Finale Features Opinion Pattern Recognition
2025 March 27 by berryjon
This is the end! Do I do any good? Do I pull myself out of last place in the tournament? Read within to find out! (Spoilers: no, not really)Pattern Recognition #360 - The Blind Eternities Features Opinion Pattern Recognition
2025 March 20 by berryjon
Neither Blind, not Eternal, the Blind Eternities are part of the firmament of Magic's setting. Today, I discuss a little about them.Pattern Recognition #359 - Slow Grow 6, Weeks 3 and 4 Features Opinion Pattern Recognition
2025 March 13 by berryjon
It's the MidGame for the Slow Grow Tournament, and I'm doing my best! How good is that 'Best'? Well, read on and find out!Pattern Recognition #358 - Taxes Features Opinion Pattern Recognition
2025 March 06 by berryjon
Pay your taxes before it's too late! Unless it's too late, then you're screwed! Some payment methods can be found within in this week's PR!Pattern Recognition #357 - Slow Grow Weeks 1 and 2 Features Opinion Pattern Recognition
2025 February 27 by berryjon
Finally! After somethings like Pre-release and Valentine's Day, we finally play our second week of Slow Grow, and it's time to party! How does Hazezon go? Read inside to find out!Pattern Recognition #356 - Demons Features Opinion Pattern Recognition
2025 February 20 by berryjon
Sorry folks looking for Slow Grow, no game last week due to Pre Release! Instead, have a quick look at one of Magic's oldest Types, and what they mean for the game instead!Pattern Recognition #355 - Land Punishment Features Opinion Pattern Recognition
2025 February 06 by berryjon
We've gone over land destruction in the past, but today, berryjon pulls the curtain back on a class of cards better left in the dust. Land Punishers.Pattern Recognition #354 - Slow Grow 6: Deck Choice Features Opinion Pattern Recognition
2025 January 30 by berryjon
With the tournament starting tomorrow, I now announce which deck I will be taking to Slow Grow 6. I also establish the 'why' of it, as well as outline upgrade plans going forward. Suggestions welcome!Pattern Recognition #353 - Fetching Opinion Features Opinion Pattern Recognition
2025 January 22 by berryjon
Many years ago, I covered the technical side of Fetches (they don't actually thin your deck in any meaningful manner), so today, I decide to give a quick summary of what they are as well as my general opinions on them!Pattern Recognition #352 - Momir Vig Features Pattern Recognition
2025 January 16 by berryjon
By request, I cover the Momir Vig format today! Now with video because Arena was running the format.Pattern Recognition #351 - Slow Grow 6 - Deck Choices Features Opinion Pattern Recognition
2025 January 09 by berryjon
It's that time of year again! Time to start the build up to this year's Slow Grow Tournament! Time to look at my choices this year, and I look forward to your feedback.Pattern Recognition #350 - Planeswalkers as Commanders Features Opinion Pattern Recognition
2025 January 02 by berryjon
Today's Pattern Recognition comes with a FULL HOUR OF VIDEO AND GAMEPLAY! Come! Watch! Listen as I barely keep on subject matter!Pattern Recognition #349 - The End of the Foundations Signposts Features Opinion Pattern Recognition
2024 December 05 by berryjon
Finally! After three weeks it's done! The last of the Signpost Uncommons from Foundations and what they mean to me! The good and the bad and we finally get to the really ugly one too.Pattern Recognition #348 - Foundations Signposts (Part 2) Features Opinion Pattern Recognition
2024 November 28 by berryjon
Welcome all!
This week, berryjon looks at the next set of Signpost Uncommons from Foundations and gives a quick opinion on each of them. Four colour pairings are covered this week, and it will all cap off next week!
Pattern Recognition #347 - Foundations Signposts (part 1) Features Opinion Pattern Recognition
2024 November 21 by berryjon
Signpost uncommons mean a lot to a set, and today, berryjon starts to go down the list of them in Foundations, building up on the Keyword Abilities for now.Pattern Recognition #346 - Foundational Mechanics Features Opinion Pattern Recognition
2024 November 14 by berryjon
In this Part 2 out of ???, berryjon looks at the Keyworded abilities found in Foundations and what they mean for players new and old. There will be more in the future it seems, thanks to the return of some friendly words.Pattern Recognition #345 - The Foundation of Foundations Features Opinion Pattern Recognition
2024 November 07 by berryjon
Where did Foundations come from? Where is it going? Today, I take a quick peek behind the curtain about what it means from a historical perspective.Pattern Recognition #344 - Magic and Horror Features Opinion Pattern Recognition
2024 October 31 by berryjon
Happy Halloween! Today, I look at some of the Horror in Magic and how it relates to itself and to greater themes! BOO!Pattern Recognition #343 - Goblins Part 2 Features Opinion Pattern Recognition
2024 October 24 by berryjon
And back this week with a more casual discussion about Goblins. What they are, where they come from, and what they are doing. As well as where they are going.Pattern Recognition #342 - Goblins, part 1 Features Opinion Pattern Recognition
2024 October 17 by berryjon
Hello! Today, berryjon talks about some of the history of Goblins. There's a lot to go over, so it's Part 1.
Who is your favorite Goblin? Comment within!