Modern Introspection And Reflection
Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax thinks Modern needs some redefining! Get his fresh look at the format as we move to SCG Minneapolis weekend!
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.
SCG CON Vintage Crash Course
Of all the events happening at SCG CON, Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax is most excited about seeing some Vintage! You won’t get a better update on the format than this!
A Symbiotic Standard
Flexible, symbiotic cards define Dominaria Standard. Ari Lax tries to bend the best to his will ahead of the Pro Tour!
Modern Has No Decks That Are Unbeatable
Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax isn’t buying that Hollow One is too good. Get his specifics for adapting to this metagame before you hit SCG Baltimore!
The Antiquities War
Ari Lax fell for The Antiquities War at first sight, and it might be his favorite card in all of Dominaria! Follow along as he explores the possibilities in Standard for SCG Atlanta and beyond!
Tezzeret Prison In Modern
Ari Lax just couldn’t ignore that newfangled Tezzeret Prison deck any longer! Today he shares what he learned from his testing with Tezzeret the Seeker and presents his latest build featuring Dominaria! Don’t get caught off-guard at SCG Atlanta!
Breaking Dominaria’s Fast Mana
Fast mana puts Ari Lax on high alert for brokenness, and Dominaria has him in quite a state! Today he gets combo-happy with Powerstone Shard, Gilded Lotus, and a whole lot more!
In Closing On This Standard Format
If you want the best road to the future, use the past as your map! Ari Lax is ready to be all over Dominaria Standard, but to do that, he needs to show and share exactly where we’ve been since Standard was saved!
Something To Fix For Every Format
Ari Lax has been exploring a variety of ways to play Magic! Today he shares a single tip for each of them that just might ratchet up your win percentage or fun factor! What mistake does he see people making in Modern? Legacy? Commander? Take it away, Ari!
Sucking Is The First Step To Being Decent: Getting Good At Legacy
Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax has to battle Legacy this week (at least for one day), and he can’t play the decks he used to win with. How in the world does one go from clueless in a format to successful? Find out!
Holy S*** It’s Dominaria!
Well now that it’s out there, we may as well have a talk about it! Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax is the conductor of the hype train this time around! Check his analysis on the most exciting things about Magic’s newest oldest place!
Making A Modern Narrative With The MOCS
We’ve finally got some high level Bloodbraid Elf and Jace results! The new metagame is emerging for SCG Dallas, and Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax is the best place to start your journey toward the trophy!
We’ve Created A Monster: Naya Monsters In Memphis And Beyond
After his Top 16 finish with Naya Monsters at Grand Prix Memphis, Ari Lax is ready to share his team’s creation with the world! Come for the decklist analysis and sideboarding guide, stay for the embarrassing explanation for his Magic Online account name!
8 Keys To Winning In Standard Now
Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax has tested enough and he’s ready to rule! This Standard is healthy, but it’s also exploitable. He has an excellent guide that sums up his testing work perfectly for your upcoming IQs and the SCG Worcester Classic!
Fresh Entry Into New Standard
Modern has been hiding Standard for a few weeks now, but Ari is on the case! Is it still as healthy as it was weeks ago? And what are the best decks to be playing? Catch up on everything you’ve missed here!