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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.

Dominaria’s Judgment: Breaking Down Modern’s Best Four-Color Deck

Dom Harvey and Ari Lax sit down with MTGO grinder Levi “Leviathan102” Sprung to discuss his pioneering of Four-Color Blink (Yorion) in the current Modern metagame.

Innistrad: Crimson Vow Exit Interview: Standard

With Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty coming soon, it’s time for the Innistrad: Crimson Vow Exit Interviews. Which cards made the biggest impact on Standard MTG?

The 2022 Modern Companion Mechanic Report

Love them or hate them, companions are everywhere in Modern MTG. Ari Lax breaks down the status of the popular companions and the challenges they pose for the format’s future.

Dominaria’s Judgment: Getting The Most Out Of Modern

As the rapid churn of the Modern metagame finally slows down, Dom Harvey and Ari Lax discuss what you as a player can do to get the most out of the format when not chasing the hottest new thing each week.

The Best Trick For Winning With Each Of Modern’s Top Decks

Need to learn a Modern MTG deck in a hurry? Ari Lax shares his one top tip for seven of Modern’s top decks, including Izzet Midrange and Amulet Titan.

My Five Modern Lessons From 2021

Ari Lax’s verdict on 2021 for Modern? Awesome. He lays down five key MTG lessons learned from a tumultuous yet positive year for the format.

Dominaria’s Judgment: Is It Splinter Twin Time?

Dom Harvey and Ari Lax wrap up their Modern banned list conversation with the biggest question of all — is it safe to unban Splinter Twin?

Dissecting The Various Shades Of Colossus Hammer In Modern

Colossus Hammer decks are Tier 1 in Modern MTG, yet Ari Lax finds himself pulled in several directions. He reviews five different approaches with the same one-word goal: “Bonk.”

Dominaria’s Judgment: Is It Safe To Unban Something In Modern?

Dom Harvey and Ari Lax are ready to dive deeper into Modern’s original Banned List. Is it safe to unban something at this time? If so, what the heck could it be?

The Red Mythic Rare Legendary Dragon Is Really Good, Duh

Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty preview Atsushi, the Blazing Sky is both a throwback to the Dragon Spirits of old and a potential force in the future Standard. Ari Lax offers two early builds.

Dominaria’s Judgment: All Things Grixis Death’s Shadow

Dom Harvey and Ari Lax are joined by Adriano Sol (SoulStrong on Magic Online) to discuss all things Grixis Death’s Shadow.

Urza, Lord High Artificer Is Primed For Another Breakout In Modern

We haven’t seen the last of Urza, Lord High Artificer in Modern. Ari Lax breaks down the new Urza core and how top-finishing decks got their results.

Dominaria’s Judgment: Let’s Talk Modern’s Banned List!

Dom Harvey and Ari Lax discuss if cards like Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis, Oko, Thief of Crowns, and more are still too good to include in Modern.

My Five Favorite Modern Decks You May Have Missed

It can be easy to miss Modern’s more unique decks, so Ari Lax has provided a list of his favorite five decks you may have overlooked

Dominaria’s Judgment: November Modern Metagame Analysis

Dom Harvey and Ari Lax discuss recent changes in the Modern metagame, including why specific strategies are winning again, and what made control decks go from hero to zero.