Is There Any Reason To Not Be Cascading Into Valki, God Of Lies In Modern?
Has Modern truly polarized between “Cascade decks” and “mistake decks” with the printing of Valki, God of Lies? Five SCG creators weigh in.
AuthorAri Lax
Ari Lax has been a Pro Tour mainstay for nearly the last decade. Over that time he has accumulated nine Grand Prix top eights and won Pro Tour Khans of Tarkir in 2014. Despite a long time affinity for combo decks, he approaches the game in methodical fashion, always looking for decks that play better than he does and make winning easy.
Should WotC Change The Way Cascade Works With Modal DFCs?
Does Modern need a banning… or does Magic need a rules change? Ross Merriam, Ari Lax, and PVDDR debate Kaldheim’s impact on Constructed Magic.
Is Rakdos Sacrifice Primed For A Resurgence In Historic?
With Kaldheim entering the Historic mix, what’s the deck to play? Five SCG creators share their thoughts and decklists.
All The Ways To Flip A Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor In Modern
Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor is the “other” Tibalt menacing Modern. Ari Lax breaks down all the ways to cast him on the cheap.
Is Naya Adventures The Early Front-Runner In Kaldheim Standard?
The first Kaldheim Standard results are in, setting the stage for a new metagame. Is Naya Adventures the answer? Six SCG creators weigh in.
Kaldheim First Impressions: Modern
The Kaldheim First Impressions series concludes with Modern. Will any patterns emerge in our creators’ cascade of opinions?
Kaldheim First Impressions: Pioneer
How do Kaldheim’s best cards place in Pioneer? SCG creators offer their Top 5 lists to combine for a final ranking that will surprise you.
Kaldheim First Impressions: Historic
The Kaldheim First Impressions continue with Historic. Will a modal DFC land pull away from the pack? Will Valki, God of Lies continue its streak?
Pyre Of Heroes Really Is Just Birthing Pod
Is Pyre of Heroes really a “fixed” Birthing Pod? Ari Lax takes a deep dive into breaking the card for Kaldheim Standard.
Kaldheim First Impressions: Standard
Kaldheim First Impressions week kicks off with Standard. How do SCG’s creators rate Goldspan Dragon, Doomskar, and more?
Zendikar Rising Exit Interview
As Kaldheim rapidly approaches, our experts look back on Zendikar Rising Standard and share their closing thoughts.
The Five Kaldheim Cards You’ve Surely Overlooked
Kaldheim is a deep set with many Standard-playable cards not receiving hype. Ari Lax highlights five sleeper picks and potential decks using them.
One Spell, Two Spell, White Spell, Black Spell: Deckbuilding With Bloodsky Berserker And Clarion Spirit
Ari Lax offers a double feature as he explores the deckbuilding potential of Bloodsky Berserker and Clarion Spirit in Kaldheim Standard and Historic.
The World Tree Is Standard’s Next Way To Dream Big
The World Tree offers Standard a new color-fixing option with powerful precedents. Ari Lax explains its uses and offers three intriguing brews.
How To Play The Most Complicated Cards Of 2020
In 2020, Magic released some of its most complex cards ever. Ari Lax guides you to the best plays with 2020’s trickiest spells and lands.