Is Eldrazi Tron The Deck To Beat In Modern?
Fast? Slow? Midrange? Combo? In a Modern metagame without signposts, eight SCG creators offer seven different options!
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.
Adding The Ozolith To Modern Hardened Scales
The Ozolith got lost in Ikoria’s companion shuffle, but it’s strong in Modern Hardened Scales decks. Get Ari Lax’s latest list and sideboarding guide.
Has Bant Ramp Overtaken Temur Reclamation As Core Set 2021 Standard’s Deck To Beat?
The SCG Tour Online Seasonal Championship is approaching fast and our team of experts breaks down that they’d play!
Where Does Modern Go After The Banning Of Arcum’s Astrolabe?
Arcum’s Astrolabe leaving Modern sent subtle but undeniable ripples through the metagame. Ari Lax breaks down the consequences.
Should WotC Unban Something In The July 13th Banned & Restricted Announcement?
The banhammer will fall four times on Monday. What should go? What will go? And will anything return? Dom Harvey, Ari Lax, and Carmen Handy weigh in!
Is Pioneer Really Just Dimir Inverter Or Bust?
Dimir Inverter is a Pioneer powerhouse, but it’s not your only option! Five SCG creators weigh in on their Pioneer decks of choice.
Everything I Know About Jund Sacrifice In Core Set 2021 Standard
When did Jund Sacrifice get so good in Standard? Ari Lax offers a quick history lesson along with his latest list and sideboarding guide!
Is Temur Reclamation Still Core Set 2021 Standard’s Best Deck?
The Core Set 2021 Standard metagame is solidifying, but what’s on top, and is that the right deck to run? Five SCG creators say what they’d play!
Is Core Set 2021 The Best Core Set Ever?
Cats or Dogs? Temples? Phasing?! SCG content creators give their first impressions of Core Set 2021, and there are some doozies!
My First Impressions Of Core Set 2021 Standard
The early days of a new Standard are full of cards and decks that just won’t last. Ari Lax is here to keep you grounded!
Liliana, Waker Of The Dead Is A Unique Puzzle Worth Solving
Ari Lax explores the potential of Liliana, Waker of the Dead in Standard. Just don’t expect to be waking the dead…
-1/-Fun: Why Kaervek, The Spiteful Will Shake Up Standard
Kaervek, the Spiteful will give your opponents’ creatures -1/-1 and your opponents -Fun/-Fun! Ari Lax shows how to use it in the new Standard!
Ugin, The Spirit Dragon Will Define Standard Yet Again
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon has returned in Core Set 2021! Ari Lax explains the significance of this crushing colorless reprint in Standard.
Ikoria: Lair Of Behemoths Exit Interview
With Core Set 2021 previews beginning June 4, it’s time for the Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Exit Interview! Five SCG creators look back at one odd set.
Maybe Acceptable Changes But Definitely Unacceptable Explanations
Ari Lax reads between the lines of the latest Banned and Restricted announcement and writes why he’s worried about what he didn’t see in it.