Sullivan Library – The Killing Fog: A Different Take on Standard U/W
Wednesday, September 22nd – This Turbo Fog deck doesn’t attempt to merely endure; it attempts to kill.
Sullivan Library – The Tailoring of a Mono-Red Deck
Wednesday, September 1st – Mono-Red strategies come in all shapes and sizes. Adrian Sullivan explains their strengths, weaknesses, and differences.
Sullivan Library – Rogue Advocacy for U.S. Nationals
Thursday, August 19th – U.S. Nationals and the StarCityGames.com Standard Open in Denver are fast approaching. In such an open metagame, how does one approach testing? Adrian investigates.
Feature Article – My Hall of Fame Ballot
Wednesday, August 18th – Being a part of selecting the Hall of Fame is always an incredible honor, and each year I find that the selection seems to get more and more difficult.
Sullivan Library – Standard: Changing of the Guard
Friday, August 13th – With new National Championship results appearing all the time, the Standard format is constantly shifting. Let’s investigate archetypes poised for prominence.
Sullivan Library – The Baron in Columbus
Thursday, August 5th – With a plethora of important tournaments occurring, coupled with a vast array of different formats to master, Adrian Sullivan turned to a strategy he knows intimately for Grand Prix: Columbus… The Baron. He shares his preparation for the GP, his current Baron list, and his thoughts on Legacy in general.
Sullivan Library – Blue/White is King: Tap Out and Wafo-Tapa
Friday, July 30th – Blue/White Control, currently posting high-profile finishes across numerous Nationals and PTQ Top 8s, appears to be the current King of the Metagame. Adrian Sullivan explores the high-profile versions of the deck, and suggests a Red deck that could fight the control beast for your next Standard tournament.
Sullivan Library – This Just In! M11 Standard Tournament Decks
Thursday, July 22nd – M11 is here, and the new cards are filtering through into tournament Top 8s across the world. Adrian Sullivan examines the decklists from the recent Finnish Nationals Top 8, and suggests where the metagame may be headed. He also shares a fun Magic “format†that asks an interesting question…
Sullivan Library – Early M11 Lessons
Thursday, July 15th – With M11 freshly conscripted to the Standard fight, Adrian Sullivan looks at two of his current favorite decks – Mono Red and Blue/White Control – and suggests their possible directions in the coming weeks and months. If you’re looking for a leg-up on the opposition, Adrian’s got your back!
Sullivan Library – The M11 Cards That Matter For Standard Now
Thursday, July 8th – The M11 Prerelease happens this weekend, and deckbuilders across the world are looking forward to getting their hands on the new cardboard. Adrian Sullivan takes us through a selection of cards that promise much in Standard and beyond. Will the new Core Set re-invent Standard as we know it? Adrian reveals all…
Sullivan Library – Musings for the New Standard
Thursday, July 1st – Adrian Sullivan is a fan of Red. Today, he examines the recent trend in Red technology, paying particular attention to the winning build of the StarCityGames.com Standard Open in St. Louis. He also discusses a cycle of the more impressive cards coming in M11.
Sullivan Library – The Evolution of a Goblin Guide Deck
Thursday, June 17th – Adrian Sullivan continues his quest for the optimal Red deck in the current Standard. He proclaims his love for Goblin Guide, and suggests a decklist that could smash faces across the metagame. As a bonus, he also shares his personal choices for the top creatures ever printed!
Sullivan Library – Standard, in Three Borders
Thursday, June 10th – Adrian Sullivan returns to writing after a scholastic break, and takes a long and hard look at the current Standard metagame. He suggests a number of intriguing approaches to the format – including a Red deck – and provides some excellent food for thought for those playing the StarCityGames.com Open Series events in Seattle this weekend!
Sullivan Library – Three Decks For The Post Nationals Qualifier Metagame
Friday, May 21st – With Grand Prix: Washington D.C. this coming weekend, the hunt is on for the best Standard options available. Adrian Sullivan examines three such options: Mythic, Red, and a fresh take on Jund. Could one of these decks take home the main prize come Sunday? Read on to find out!
Sullivan Library – Online PTQs, The Best Deck in Standard, and Regionals
Tuesday, April 27th – In today’s edition of Sullivan Library, Adrian Sullivan has Standard on his mind. He looks at the latest slew of results from the Magic Online PTQs, examines the online dominance of U/W Control, and suggests a new configuration for Jund…