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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.

I Played Tron At The Pro Tour. Here’s What I Know.

To everyone’s happiness, Tron didn’t win the Pro Tour. In fact, it didn’t do a lot of anything at the Pro Tour! We’ve tracked down the most famous Tron pilot we could find to explain what happened and why! Don’t panic yet, Karn fans!

Building Good Aggro Decks

Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax sees a lot of decks in the new Standard, but there are a lot of archetypes already falling out of favor. Most of them are aggro decks. For excellent guidance on how to construct decks like Tom Ross and Paul Rietzl, this is your stop!

Taking A Deep Dive Into Ixalan’s Tribes

Vampires, Merfolk: both names of iconic decks of Constructed formats past. So why haven’t these tribes or Ixalan newcomers Pirates and Dinosaurs made a splash in recent Standard? Ari Lax examines their circumstances and whether they have a chance at SCG Philadelphia.

Taking A Swipe At Rivals Of Ixalan: Part 4!

It wasn’t long ago that Ari Lax trounced Shaun McLaren in the finals of a Pro Tour. With that heartbreak in mind, McLaren aims to get his revenge in the best venue possible: in Taking a Swipe! All is fair in love and war! Which cards are you in love with?

Affinity: The 2018 Guide

It’s been a while since someone gave a proper look at this evergreen archetype! With surprising stats, excellent (and practical) advice, and the compulsory sideboard guide, Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax is putting you in position to help your team win at SCG Dallas!

The Ari Lax Awards: Rivals Of Ixalan Edition

Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax has tallied the results of the most prestigious awards show in Magic! Join the winners and losers in this very special installment of his column! You’ll laugh. Patrick Sullivan will cry.

Taking A Swipe At Rivals Of Ixalan: Part 1

There’s left, there’s right, and there’s super like. 2018 knows no other way! We’ve got two Pro Tour Champions (that we super like!) and we want to know how they feel about these high-profile Rivals of Ixalan cards!

Storm, Affinity, And The Math To Not Messing Up Free Wins

A lot of the time, explosive Modern decks can just win on the backs of their own power, but that isn’t always the case! Join Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax for a look at how you can do some simple tricks at SCG Columbus to keep your wins coming!

Remaking Magic Methodology For 2018

With Magic approaching its 25th anniversary, much of the professional game has yet to be figured out. Ari Lax is on a quest to remake the way pros like him prepare, and today he shares his points of focus.

Video: B/R Hollow One In Modern!

B/R Hollow One is Modern’s hot new deck! Ari Lax tests it on Magic Online to see if it can bring players success at SCG Columbus!

Liliana Sucks And Other Observations

Ari Lax made Day 2 of Grand Prix Oklahoma City, but he wasn’t interested in going the distance. He was disappointed with his build of Grixis Death’s Shadow. What has he learned? What would he do differently for SCG Columbus?

Video: Lantern Control In Modern!

Ari Lax. Sam Black’s Lantern Control deck. Unsuspecting Magic Online players. Go on. Click the link. You know you want to…

Finding Your Solid Ground In A Modern That Won’t Stop Moving

Modern seems like a wide-open format where anyone can play anything and win. Ari Lax puts the emphasis on “seems” as he reveals the treacherous landscape hidden between the swirling fog of unpredictable Modern results!

Video: Four-Color Bedlam Reveler In Modern!

Bedlam Reveler might be the most fiendish puzzle Modern players have yet to crack! We don’t even know what to call this deck, but we’re willing to watch Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax take it on just as the Season Two Invitational gets underway!

These Are The Best Cards In Modern: Here’s How To Cast Them

Ari Lax isn’t afraid to say it: Modern’s best cantrips and discard spells are Modern’s best cards, end of story! That doesn’t mean you’re unlocking their full potential, though. Take tutelage from a Pro Tour trophy-holder before the SCG Season Two Invitational!