Fifteen Modern Cards That Are Heating Up And Cooling Off
What does the ever-shifting Modern MTG metagame mean for its staple cards? Ari Lax shares whether fifteen keys to the format are heating up or cooling off.
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: The Amulet Titan Spotlight
Dom Harvey and Ari discuss the ins and outs of Amulet Titan and review the last few weeks of decklists.
Merfolk Is Back On The Menu In Modern
How did Merfolk of all decks reach the finals of a Magic Online Showcase Challenge? Ari Lax breaks down the why and how of a Modern classic’s return to the spotlight.
What’s The Modern Deck To Beat Heading Into MTG Las Vegas?
Is there a deck to beat in Modern heading into MTG Las Vegas? Special guest Devon “d00mwake” O’Donnell and five of SCG’s best share their weapon of choice for the weekend.
Dominaria’s Judgment: Innistrad Modern Tribal Review
Dom Harvey and Ari Lax examine the five core tribes of Innistrad through a Modern lens.
Six Cards From Innistrad: Crimson Vow That Are Impacting Modern
Innistrad: Crimson Vow offers several potential role-player cards for Modern decks. Ari Lax showcases six highlights that are already getting wins on Magic Online.
Innistrad: Crimson Vow First Impressions: Modern
First Impressions week for Innistrad: Crimson Vow wraps up with Modern. Can any cards from the latest MTG set break through in the big format?
Innistrad: Crimson Vow First Impressions: Historic
What powerful MTG cards will Innistrad: Crimson Vow contribute to Historic? The votes of SCG creators turned up a clear surprise in first place.
Dominaria’s Judgment: Innistrad: Crimson Vow Full Set Review
Dom Harvey and Ari Lax review the full Innistrad: Crimson Vow card list to determine what cards may have a lasting impact on Modern.
Innistrad: Crimson Vow First Impressions: Standard
Which Innistrad: Crimson Vow cards will make the biggest impact in Standard MTG? Five SCG creators give their First Impressions of the new set, with a reprint jousting for the top spot.
Dollhouse Of Horrors Is The Next Dominant Standard End-Game Card
Dollhouse of Horrors opens up a variety of reanimation-style MTG strategies in Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard. Ari Lax takes a look at the Dollhouse for Vampires and beyond.
Dominaria’s Judgment: Innistrad: Crimson Vow’s Impact On Modern
Dom Harvey and Ari Lax review the many Modern events from over the weekend, plus a look at Innistrad: Crimson Vow Previews.
Dominant Discard Has Arrived In Innistrad: Crimson Vow
Two discard previews from Innistrad: Crimson Vow have Ari Lax’s attention. What does he make of Dread Fugue and Concealing Curtains for Standard and Historic?
Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Exit Interview: Modern
The Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Exit Interviews conclude with Modern. Faithful Mending is the consensus best card…but who missed it completely the first time around?
Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Exit Interview: Pioneer
Did our SCG creators call Innistrad: Midnight Hunt’s impact on Pioneer MTG or what? They look back at their First Impressions and remake their Top 5s for the latest Exit Interview.