Apollo by Team Moonshot

At Moonshot, we believe in aiming high and striving for excellence. Our new blog, Apollo, is where we explore the depths of Magic: The Gathering, share insights, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. Join us on the battlefield as we break down strategies, analyze gameplay, and aim for the stars—because there’s always more to discover.

  • Liveblog: SCG Con Atlanta

    Liveblog: SCG Con Atlanta

    Team Moonshot is in Atlanta this weekend trying to earn one of eight invites to the Magic Pro Tour. We’ll be doing updates throughout the next two days. Check back for regular updates. It’s the first ever Magic Spotlight Series and Wizard’s of the Coast’s revamp of scheduled large tournaments,…

  • Liveblog: MagicCon Las Vegas

    Liveblog: MagicCon Las Vegas

    If you’ve never been to MagicCon Vegas it’s hard to describe the scale and ambiance. It has the magical feeling of GenCon, with the professional look and feel of a nice trade show. ReedPop and Wizards of the Coast have done an awesome job making this place hum. The energy…

  • Preparing for the Regional Championship is for the Birds

    Preparing for the Regional Championship is for the Birds

    Editor’s Note: Bob submitted this article prior to the Regional Champship, but I didn’t have time to edit it before the event. It’s pretty sweet to see how Bob’s predictions actually played out. Bob’s teammate Abe piloted this deck to incredible success and earned his spot on the Pro Tour…

  • Live Blog: SCG Con DC 2024

    Live Blog: SCG Con DC 2024

    The Regional Championship at SCG CON Washington DC is for players who qualified during Round 1 of Season 3 between April 20th-July 21st. Follow along as Team Moonshot battles this weekend for their share of $130,000 and invitations to the Pro Tour and World Championships. I’ll be posting periodically throughout…

  • More Than Just a Game: How Magic Saved My Life

    More Than Just a Game: How Magic Saved My Life

    One of the brilliant aspects of Magic that not enough people talk about is its social side. I remember attending a memorial tournament for a local player who had touched the hearts of our entire community. It was a wonderful event, and at the end, a few players invited me…

  • Understanding Magic: The Gathering Theory – Essential Reading for Every Player

    Magic: The Gathering players have developed a unique lingo to describe the complexities of the game: Many of these concepts exist today because dedicated players took the time to document and share their theories with the community. These ideas first emerged on websites like The Dojo and Neutral Ground in…

  • Banning Nadu: A Look Ahead at Modern’s Next Evolution

    Banning Nadu: A Look Ahead at Modern’s Next Evolution

    Anyone who plays Modern (and many who don’t) knows the format was dominated by . Players had various approaches to dealing with this powerhouse: some respected it and warped their sideboards accordingly, some ignored it and focused on beating other decks, while others embraced Nadu and used it to claim…

  • Elevating Your Game: The Power of Teamwork in Magic

    Elevating Your Game: The Power of Teamwork in Magic

    “I’m not great at everything, but I am great at one thing: surrounding myself with excellent people. And that tends to take care of the rest.” — Sheldon Menery If you watch any amount of professional-level Magic: The Gathering, you’ll recognize some of the big testing teams: Team Channel Fireball,…