Ground Rules For War Of The Spark Standard And SCG Richmond
Abraham Stein lays down his three heretofore-unwritten rules for success in War of the Spark Standard before providing his latest Big Red list and a sideboarding guide for SCG Richmond!
Why Aren’t More People Talking About Chandra, Fire Artisan?
A card doesn’t have to be flashy to be good in the new Standard! Abraham Stein thinks Chandra, Fire Artisan is flying under the radar, and he’s ready to build with it ahead of SCG Richmond!
Figuring Out Feather, The Redeemed
In a set full of planeswalkers, the best card advantage engine is … a creature? Abraham Stein explores the many ways to use Feather, the Redeemed for fun and profit!
Time Wipe Is Ready To Replace Kaya’s Wrath
A potential superstar sweeper just showed up in the War of the Spark previews! Abe Stein considers Time Wipe and what it implies for the next iteration of Standard!
The Evolution Of Delver Decks In Legacy
Legacy may be slow to change most of the time, but the past month has been a big exception! Abraham Stein breaks down how Delver decks have adapted in recent weeks, plus the tech you must watch out for at SCG Cincinnati!
Long Live Cryptic Command!
Who said control is dead in Modern? Abraham Stein celebrates the comeback of Cryptic Command just in time for SCG Regionals and shares his comprehensive Jeskai Control sideboard guide!
The Decks You Probably Didn’t Notice At Mythic Championship Cleveland
Several impressive Constructed results at Mythic Championship Cleveland got obscured by a lack of Limited success. Abraham Stein highlights a few that may become late-hitting Standard stars!
It’s Time To Dust Off The Chainwhirler
Is the Standard metagame right for Mono-Red Aggro to make a comeback? Abraham Stein states the case and presents two lists for anyone who wants to be the beatdown!
Thief Of Sanity Steals The Show: Updating Esper Control For SCG Dallas
Esper Control proved a strong pick at SCG Baltimore, but Abraham Stein is already seeing reactions to last week’s hot tech, Thief of Sanity. Where should the archetype go for SCG Dallas?
The Only Things That Matter In The Sultai Mirror
Sultai Midrange is the “best” deck by a thin margin, but you can still expect to see plenty of it at SCG Baltimore! Study these tips and matchup dynamics so you can come out on top!
The Best Growth-Chamber Guardian Decks For SCG Indianapolis
Join Abraham Stein for a look at his favorite creature in the format! The combo decks can think they’re safe, but creature decks like these don’t give them a chance! Good luck this weekend!
The Hero Of New Standard
Move over, Teferi! There’s another hero that Mr. Stein has his bets on when it comes to Ravnica Allegiance Standard! With SCG Indianapolis on the horizon, get ready for the new era with these decks!
Can We Get Some Love For Gutterbones?
The lame ducks of the past–cough, Bloodsoaked Champion–have given poor little Gutterbones a tough time this preview season! But as Abraham Stein warns, if you spend too much time worrying about the big splashy mythics, these cards might get you…
Magic Resolutions You Can Keep In 2019
Broken New Year resolutions are almost as much of a cliche as making them. How about a few you can actually keep? Abraham Stein shares a few of his secrets for a more Magical 2019!
What A Spectacle!
After days of speculation, we finally know exactly how the spectacle mechanic works! Abraham Stein contemplates the implications of what the Rakdos are sure to be up to in Ravnica Allegiance Standard!