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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.

Get Yorion, Sky Nomad The **** Out of Here

Ari Lax just wants Yorion, Sky Nomad gone! What pushed him over the edge to wanting a ban for the 80-card companion?

How To Exploit Every Companion In Constructed

The companion cards of Ikoria are strong, but all have weaknesses to exploit! Ari Lax breaks down their key vulnerabilities.

Everything I Know About Obosh Mono-Red Aggro In Ikoria Standard

Looking for a way to run over Yorion decks? Ari Lax helps you turn up the heat with his latest build of Obosh Mono-Red Aggro!

Everything You Should Be Doing In Ikoria Standard

What makes a Standard deck work on MTG Arena after Ikoria’s release? Ari Lax lays out the rules for success and highlights decks getting it right!

Jeskai Fires: Still Broken And Still Ikoria Standard’s Best Deck

Never underestimate the power of a simple plan! Ari Lax shares why he sees Jeskai Fires as Standard’s still-reigning powerhouse!

Would You Lukk-at That: Exploring All Things Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast

Ari Lax explores the possibilities of Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast! What can Magic’s newest planeswalker do for you?

How To Build Around Kaheera, Lord Of The Misfit Creature Type

Ari Lax sees Standard applications for Kaheera, the Orphanguard … and at least one for Legacy too! Check out his builds!

Optimizing Fiend Artisan For Ikoria: Lair Of Behemoths Standard

Fiend Artisan has seemingly endless possibilities in Standard and beyond. Ari Lax offers several brews and tips to make the most of it!

The Definitive Modern Horizons Draft Guide

Modern Horizons Draft is returning to Magic Online. Get ready with Ari Lax’s breakdown of key cards and archetypes!

Let’s Talk Range And How To Expand It

With paper Magic on hold worldwide, now’s a great time to expand the range of decks you can play! Ari Lax shows you how.

Cats Off To Ya – Fine-Tuning Rakdos Sacrifice In Theros Beyond Death Standard

Looking for the best mix of fun and power in Standard? Ari Lax shares a Rakdos Sacrifice list to take to the Arena and Magic Online queues!

Everything You Should Be Doing In Theros Beyond Death Standard

Does your Standard deck hold up to scrutiny? Ari Lax dishes out some tough love for all the major archetypes!

The Top 8 Must-Play Hate Cards In Modern

Ari Lax breaks down his Top 8 hate cards for Modern! Watch for these sideboard stars at SCG Regionals!

Pioneer Headlines From SCG Indianapolis

Dimir Inverter didn’t drop a match to another deck in the Top 8 of SCG Indianapolis! Ari Lax has this and other front-page Pioneer news!

Lotus Breach: A Pioneer Primer

Lotus Breach is Pioneer’s complex yet powerful combo deck. Ari Lax has your essential primer ahead of SCG Indianapolis!