With the return of Team Rockets Pokmon, powerful new Pokmon-ex cards like Team Rockets Mewtwo ex, and a wealth of stunning Secret Rares, the hype is justified
They're elks now
Iconic Cards: Counterspell, Ponder, Damnation, Jace, the Mind Sculptor Popular Decks: UW Control, Jeskai Control, Taking Turns, Esper Control 3 Midrange Midrange decks are popularly said to solve problems, not create them. In other words, these decks are sort of designed to be able to win against every archetype, although they wont bulldoze over anything (the way aggro often wrecks control, for example)
Try to aim for one particular color in multicolored decks to split him
A hotel card show usually feels more approachable than a giant convention, which makes it easier for younger collectors or first-time attendees to enjoy the hobby without feeling overwhelmed