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AuthorAdrian Sullivan

Pro Tour Dragons of Tarkir semifinalist Adrian Sullivan is considered one of the most influential writers and players in Magic history. Voted one of the Top 20 deckbuilders of all time by his Pro Tour peers, his decks have appeared in the Top 8 of major events for almost 20 years.

Landing On Ixalan In Modern

The lands and potential of Ixalan have caught Adrian Sullivan’s eye! Explore the Modern format as the best minds converge on SCG Charlotte weekend!

Black Brew: Three Options For Ixalan Standard

The dawn of Ixalan Standard has given Adrian Sullivan a case of brewer’s brain! Today he showcases three black-aligned builds that revel in the format’s newfound freedom, from unfettered aggression to Cruel Control!

Rebuilding U/B Control For A New World

Adrian Sullivan was on the U/R Control train until the end of Hour of Devastation Standard, but now he’s looking to U/B! Get his insights on how to control Week 1 Standard at SCG Dallas!

The Ixalan Red Review

After Hour of Devastation revitalized red, Ixalan has a tough act to follow! Can any of the cards measure up? Adrian Sullivan has all the essential knowledge red mages need to thrive at SCG Dallas!

5,000 Words On Legendary Planeswalkers And Modern

The rules change that will make planeswalkers legendary, replacing the old “planeswalker uniqueness rule,” has given Adrian Sullivan lots to think about. Today, he speaks his mind.

Using White To Conquer The Hydra

Temur is not the end all be all story of Grand Prix Washington DC! Adrian Sullivan has a host of strategies that can take down the Bristling Hydra and all his friends, too! Good luck at the GP everyone!

Innovation In An Open Standard Metagame

The swiftly shifting Standard metagame has Adrian Sullivan intrigued! Get his take on the two matchups anyone hoping to become Grand Prix Washington DC champion absolutely must master!

Why Black Beats Red…And What To Do About It

More and more players are moving away from red in Standard. Ramunap Red players are moving to Zombies, and ramp decks are trying out black cards in place of the red ones.Why is this happening? Adrian Sullivan explains!

Modernizing Death And Taxes

Death and Taxes won the SCG Season One Invitational, and Adrian Sullivan is putting his own spin on things! What Hour of Devastation card has he added…and what sideboard tech is straight out of 1993?

Looking At The Deep Data From The Standard Pro Tour

Adrian Sullivan has run some very detailed numbers leftover from the Pro Tour and come to some surprising conclusions! What deck really performed the best at the PT? What does it mean for SCG Richmond’s Standard Classic?

Hour Of Temur

Adrian Sullivan recaps the top card choices for Temur Control in post-Hour of Devastation Standard and reveals his most recent list!

You Can’t Lose In Modern!

Adrian has had an epiphany: Modern has a slew of cards that literally do not let you lose the game! He’s brewing up a storm with this new revelation! Show these to your SCG Atlanta team!

The Red Review: Hour Of Devastation Edition

Adrian Sullivan has nursed the Red Review through difficult times. Is this the moment in the sun for the “Red Deck” of Adrian’s dreams?

Lantern Lights The Way To An Invitational Top 8

Old-school pro Adrian Sullivan reached the Top 8 of the SCG Season One Invitational thanks to an 8-0 finish in Modern with Lantern Control! Get his insights on that deck and his Temur Control build for Standard ahead of SCG Cincinnati!

The Challenges Of Control In Standard

Adrian Sullivan piloted Temur Control to a Top 8 finish at the SCG Season One Invitational! Today he breaks down the challenges faced by control players until Hour of Devastation is released…and probably after.