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The Sentry™
Card# MTU-017

While his stats aren’t much bigger than those of the average 7-drop, Sentry’s “Pay ATK” power can drastically hinder an opponent’s attacking options in the late game.
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				Shane Wiggans

		Rough Draft: Marvel Defenders - April 23, 2007
		I want to begin with the Marvel Defenders, as they have gotten a lot of buzz not only as a strong Sealed / Draft team, but also as a potential threat in the Modern Age environment.

		Theoretically Speaking: Teamwork! - April 17, 2007
		As City Championships for Marvel Team-Up are coming to a close, I have started turning my attention to the next big tournament I plan to attend.

		Theoretically Speaking: Revisiting the Past - April 03, 2007
		With City Championships in full swing, I figured now would be a great time to share with you a very basic deck construction tactic that I have often alluded to but never spent the time to explain fully: theme replication.

		Theoretically Speaking: Honing Your Skills - March 20, 2007
		With the City Championships around the corner, having a strong deck to take and dominate with is probably first and foremost in your minds. Still, a strong deck is only part of the answer.

		Theoretically Speaking: Converting Bad Guys! - March 13, 2007
		Modifying a deck to go from one format to another is often a difficult task because it requires you to reevaluate your goals for the deck and often find replacements for “irreplaceable” cards. While this task can be daunting, it is not impossible, and it is definitely a skill worth honing.

		Theoretically Speaking: Sticking Up for the Bad Guys - February 27, 2007
		There are certain things that we all love about Vs. System. For some, it’s playing at a highly competitive tournament level. For others, it’s the ability to play a fun card game with friends.

		Theoretically Speaking: Pulling the Pin - February 20, 2007
		Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m sure you all noticed that Marvel Team-Up is upon us.

		Theoretically Speaking: The Unknown Factor - February 13, 2007
		Hopefully, by the time you are done with this article, you will have a better understanding of what to expect at the next Pro Circuit, which in turn can potentially improve your performance.

		Marvel Team-Up Preview: Bounty Hunt - February 01, 2007
		Drawing cards is always a good thing.

		Theoretically Speaking: Player Evolution - January 23, 2007
		This article will be an attempt to detail how to become a better Vs. player when you don’t have a strong group of core players to lean on and are forced to develop your skills on your own.

		Theoretically Speaking: Mobilize - December 19, 2006
		By taking a closer look at this powerful card, we can learn how to make wiser card choices which in turn help us to create a better deck.

		Theoretically Speaking: Pro Circuit Los Angeles - December 05, 2006
		I have to admit this Pro Circuit is probably the most unique one that I have ever been to

		Legion of Super Heroes Preview: Chemo - November 26, 2006
		While Chemo himself may not be formidable, if you surround him with the right support group he could be a wrecking ball that creates all kinds of disruption your opponents may not be ready for.

		Theoretically Speaking: Prep for PCLA - November 07, 2006
		In a little over a week, the Pro Circuit will be upon us.

		Theoretically Speaking: Teaming Up - October 31, 2006
		While some decks can “do it themselves,” it is often better to team them up to help accomplish certain objectives.

		Theoretically Speaking: $10K Columbus - October 24, 2006
		This week, I am going to take you through my team’s thought process as we developed a deck, predicted a metagame, and struggled to keep up in an environment that took us completely by surprise.

		Theoretically Speaking: Casual to Competitive - October 17, 2006
		What follows is a breakdown of concepts and ideas that are important to keep in mind when you make that step from casual player to Pro Circuit powerhouse.

		Theoretically Speaking: Classic Powerful Decks - October 10, 2006
		What makes an old deck good and allows it to maintain its success over the many metagame changes and shifts?

		Theoretically Speaking: Silver Age: The Next Generation - October 03, 2006
		Today I will try to take some of that work off your shoulders and give you some potential decks and strategies that could show up in the new Silver Age format at $10K Columbus.

		Theoretically Speaking: Testing Methods - September 26, 2006
		We have gone over gauntlets, what to test, when to test, and everything in between, but we have never talked about the how.

		Theoretically Speaking: Sealed Booster Box! - September 19, 2006
		At this tournament, each participant was given one booster box of Heralds of Galactus and told to build the best sixty-card deck possible.

		Theoretically Speaking: Developing a Gauntlet - September 12, 2006
		Today, I would like to talk to you about the many decks that could and should be considered when developing a gauntlet for Pro Circuit Los Angeles.

		Theoretically Speaking: PC Indy, The Testing Process - September 05, 2006
		Hopefully, by going through all the ins and outs of our testing process, we can both learn a little bit about trusting our instincts and results.

		Theoretically Speaking: Pro Circuit Indy Review - August 29, 2006
		In this article, I will do a Pro Circuit review highlighting all the memorable and not so memorable moments I experience from this fun-filled weekend.

		Heralds of Galactus Preview: Haywire, Suicidal Lover - August 18, 2006
		I think it’s safe to say that Haywire, Suicidal Lover will be a lynchpin in many decks for a good while to come.

		Theoretically Speaking: Drafting Infinite Crisis - July 25, 2006
		This article will not be a card-by-card guide or a mock draft, but instead will give you real-life examples of the different deck archetypes that I have built and played.

		Interview: Vidianto Wijaya - July 21, 2006
		I hope you all enjoy a very casual look at possibly the best player Vs. System has to offer.

		Theoretically Speaking: Short Curve Decks - July 18, 2006
		This will be the last article in the series dealing with deck archetypes, and it will focus on short-curve decks; these are decks that generally run characters with a cost of 1–5 and top out at turn 5.

		Theoretically Speaking: Building a Combo Deck - July 11, 2006
		Today, I’m going to walk you through what’s necessary to build a combo deck.

		Theoretically Speaking: Off-Curve Craziness! - July 04, 2006
		I have already written about constructing a normal curve deck, and now I am back with the second exciting installment: off-curve craziness!

		Player Profile: Kyle Dembinski - June 30, 2006
		To me, the most enjoyable aspect of this game is meeting new people and making new friends.

		Theoretically Speaking: The Crystal Ball - June 27, 2006
		How can we predict what will show up?

		Theoretically Speaking: Preparing For San Francisco - June 20, 2006
		A serious competitor only has about three days when he or she is not preparing for the next Pro Circuit—those are the three days spent competing in the previous one.

		Theoretically Speaking: Goals - June 13, 2006
		Having a focus is vital when optimizing any deck.

		Theoretically Speaking: Pro Circuit Prep - June 06, 2006
		I hope you don’t begrudge me this opportunity to share my “pre-game” rituals and how they impact my decisions about deck choice and tournament approach.

		Theoretically Speaking: Hand Advantage - May 30, 2006
		The more cards you see, the more opportunities and options you have.

		Theoretically Speaking: Roles on Your Team - May 23, 2006
		Today, we are going to talk about how a team can enrich or detract from your Vs. System experience.

		Theoretically Speaking: Initiative Choice - May 16, 2006
		Making a good choice requires work—you have to know your deck, the metagame you expect to see, and the format in which you’ll be competing.

		Theoretically Speaking: The Chain - May 09, 2006
		Whether these problems arise from a player complacently letting an effect resolve or misplacing effects on the chain, the chain has a direct impact on how Vs. System is played.

		Theoretically Speaking: An Introduction - May 02, 2006
		In this column, we will examine the concepts and difficult decisions that Vs. System presents to a competitive player.

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