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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.

Building Mardu Planeswalkers

Adrian Sullivan had a pretty strong record in the face of a lot of Eldrazi invading his tournament last weekend! See his process and his incredible build that will undoubtedly put the fun in Modern for you!

How To Solve Your Screw And Flood Problems

Adrian Sullivan tackles an issue that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough: What is the nature of mana screw and mana flood, and what can we do about it?

The Ugly Color Of Eldrazi Spring

Adrian Sullivan has seen a lot of bizarre Magic formats over the years. See where he feels the current Modern format falls in all-time weirdness, as well as what his plans are for approaching it at the upcoming Grand Prix Detroit weekend!

Atarka Red In Post-MOCS Standard

Adrian Sullivan analyzes a recent Standard innovation that speaks to him as a player above and beyond the other things going on the format. See the deck he’d bring to #SCGLOU’s Standard Classic!

Soul Sisters At The Pro Tour

Brews were all over the Pro Tour last weekend, but here’s one you certainly didn’t hear enough about! Adrian shares his new Modern pet deck: a brilliant rendition of Soul Sisters!

Signature Decks From Signature Players

Certain players are glued to certain types of strategies, but why? What can we learn from Craig Wescoe and Patrick Sullivan that we can’t learn from the common player? Adrian Sullivan examines the importance of learning from these special wheelhouse players in this insightful study!

In Defense Of The Splinter Twin Ban

Adrian Sullivan has taken the time to contemplate the Splinter Twin ban. He’s studied both sides of the argument, and he’s ready to demonstrate his position! Read about why he thinks the decision was ultimately correct!

Oath Of The Gatewatch Red Review

It’s been a while since Adrian Sullivan really bled red in Standard, but he still knows what it takes to set the format on fire! See what he thinks about the red cards in Oath of the Gatewatch and which of them could make a huge impact starting at next weekend’s #SCGATL!

Dragons And The Truth

What’s the best way to attack the #SCGCHAR Standard Classic metagame? Adrian Sullivan thinks he’s found the answer. If you want to avoid losing to Jeskai Black/Mardu Blue and still have game against aggression, Adrian is your man!

The Journey That Was 2015

Pro Tour veteran Adrian Sullivan has played Magic over two decades, and 2015 was a huge year for him. Today, he reflects on his incredible performances last year, Patrick Sullivan’s reduced SCGLive role, and the many friends the game has made him.

Having A Robust Sideboard Plan

If you think one or two hateful sideboard cards are going to bail you out of a matchup when you get into trouble, you’re going to lose a lot of Magic. Adrian explains the difference between having a sideboard and having a sideboard plan!

The Painful Mirror

Adrian Sullivan takes a strong look at his recent result alongside the result of a similar deck piloted by a slightly more successful teammate! What could Adrian have done differently? How did he come to the conclusions he did? Help understand your deckbuilding decisions for #SCGINVI!

All Of My Blue Decks (And Then Some)

Adrian has back to back event weekends, and this Standard is proving really difficult to master! That’s why he’s exploring the closest things to his favorite deck of last year! Learn the blue ropes of the format for #SCGDEN!

Mardu Green Goggles

If you thought Standard had stretched as far as it can go, Adrian is here with yet another sweet new surprise! He gives you the good matchups, the bad matchups, and the list for one of the sweetest #SCGNJ $5,000 Premier IQ contenders around!

Setting The New Standard At #GPBrussels

How far has Jeskai Black fallen? What is the secret top tier of Standard? Why have things changed so much since the Pro Tour? Adrian Sullivan answers all your #SCGKC questions!