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AuthorBen Friedman

Ben Friedman, a.k.a. "The Skip Bayless of Magic: the Gathering", is a long-time professional Magic player, with eight years of Pro Tour experience and over 200 lifetime Pro Points. Coming at you with his flaming hot takes live from Las Vegas, he's had success in numerous formats to the tune of five Grand Prix Top 8s, two Pro Tour Top 16s, and numerous high finishes at SCG Tour Opens and Invitationals. Outside of Magic, you can find Ben listening to country music, heading to the gym, or playing with cryptocurrency - sometimes all three at the same time!

Other Decks: Standard And Legacy

Even though Delver is dominating both Standard and Legacy, Ben Friedman’s not going stop thinking up ways to fight the Insectile Aberration. He goes through the decks he thinks can best fight Delver at SCG Open Series: Columbus.

No Delver, No Top 8; Know Delver, Know Top 8

Ben Friedman is on the rise with his second Grand Prix Top 8 at Minneapolis last weekend. Read about his U/W Delver deck and changes he would make to it for Standard in Nashville this weekend.

Your Mind At A Magic Tournament

Two-time SCG Invitational Top 8 competitor Ben Friedman explains how your emotional state can affect you performance at tournaments. Learn more about tilt, “anti-tilt,” and some techniques for managing your emotions at tournaments.

I Believe In Miracles!

Are you excited about miracles in Avacyn Restored yet? If not then Ben Friedman, who made Top 8 of GP Orlando earlier this year, is here to get you hyped up about them! Also see his updated Esper Stoneblade list for Legacy in Birmingham.

Indy, Nashville, And The Invitational

Catch up with how Ben Friedman did at GP Indy, GP Nashville, and the SCG Invitational in Baltimore. Learn about U/W Delver in Standard and Esper Stoneblade in Legacy to get ready for SCG Open Series: Des Moines.

Legacy Week – Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About U/W Stoneblade

Ben Friedman puts his two cents into Legacy Week with his primer on U/W Stoneblade. Read how you can achieve the same success Ben has had with the deck at StarCityGames.com Legacy Open: Dallas/Fort Worth.

Delving For Glory: 10th At GP Baltimore

Ben Friedman placed 10th at Grand Prix Baltimore with Matt Costa’s winning U/W Delver deck. Read about his experience with the deck and why you should play it in Standard at StarCityGames.com Open: Tampa.

Down In DC: Report And Reflection

When last you heard from me, I had just snagged my first Grand Prix Top 8 in Orlando with a sweet Humans deck, and I was gearing up for the StarCityGames.com Open in Washington D.C. This is the story of that tournament.

Being Pro In Orlando: Top 8 With Humans

Ben Friedman does not regret his decision to run Humans at GP Orlando, and his report tells you exactly why. If you want a deck to take down SCG Open: DC this weekend, this might be the one.

I Love Stoneblade, And You Should Too!

Ben Friedman’s favorite format is Legacy, and it’s easy to see why when you check out his flexible U/W Stoneblade list. Atlanta could be the perfect stomping grounds for this tempo-oriented aggro-control list.

The INN Crowd: A Who’s Who Of Innistrad Block Constructed

Everyone knows Block Constructed is the best way to go infinite on Magic Online, so what are you waiting for? Ben Friedman will be your guide to playing Innistrad Block.

Ringers And Run-Goods: An Invitational Report *8th*

Ben Friedman made the Top 8 of the Invitational with a little bit a of luck and some work. He played Tempered Steel in Standard and U/W Stoneblade in Legacy. Read about his journey to the peak.