When to Mulligan
PVDDR's decision tree for mulligan decisions in constructed formats. More actionable than Chapin's abstract framework — direct rules for real tournament hands.
Chapin's 'Art of the Mulligan' is the theory; this is the practice. Lost to link rot — no archive.org snapshot exists and no mirror has been found. Until recovery, read Reid Level One Mulligans + Mulligans Part III (Constructed) in this library. If you have a copy, please reach out on GitHub.
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