Type I Decks: History and Concepts

Articles for contemplation and study: Maysonet Rack Balance, Jun '94 Type I, Jul '94 - Aug '95 Type I WW, Jul - Aug '95 "The Deck" - Index Mana Crypt Decks Turbo Zoo, Nov '96 Back to the History - Index. Back to the Dojo!

Edited by Frank S. Kusumoto - 10 May 1997. With Thanks to Brian Weissman, Bo Bell, Bertrand Lestree, Chip Hogan, Zack Dolan, Paul Pantera, Tom Guevin, Andrew Marshall, Robert Shea, Chris Cade, Scott Johns , Robert Hahn, Adam Maysonet and Jeffrey Kuta. The following represent some of the major Type I deck archetypes, historical and current. The Type I scene is a varied and unpredictable environment, which exploits the brokeness of cards, past and present, to their fullest extent. The original basis for Type II strategy comes from the Type I scene of yester-year, so for the advanced student it is valuable to study the basis for today's current strategy. Of course, Type I is still played in some parts of the country on a regular basis... and new decks are popping up with each card set as cards are released that shake up the volatile TI scene. As of July 1st 1997, many of these decks will no longer be viable in their current form because of the restriction of the Black Vise (notably the Mana Crypt Decks and the Zoo)... expect a resurgence in U/W Control decks (especially "Mirror Kill") and NecroDecks. Please send comments, criticisms, and suggestions to webmaster@classicdojo.org  The Magic Dojo© 1997 Frank Kusumoto. Please report bugs or problems to webmaster@classicdojo.org.