Que Significa Dominaria
Dominaria means different things to different people, but one thing it’s going to mean for all of us is new decks! Ben Friedman shows off the good, the bad, and the combo for SCG Atlanta!
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!
Dominaria’s Greatest Hits
Infinite combo? Why not! Dominaria has it all! But what exactly is the cream of Magic’s newest crop? Ben Friedman ranks his picks for the ten best and provides some wild tech in the process!
Dominarian Delights
After Ben Friedman calls his shot for Grand Prix Seattle’s Standard edition, he gets brewing with Dominaria previews. What happens when Siege-Gang Commander meets God-Pharaoh’s Gift? We’re about to find out…
Jace ‘Til You’re Blue In The Face
With Ross Merriam scoring an SCG Tour Top 8 with Blue Moon, Ben Friedman is ready to see the best Jace, the Mind Sculptor decks rise in Modern! Join him in his Magical workshop to see his latest creations!
Standard’s New Broken Combo Deck
Ben Friedman thinks he’s identified the soft underbelly of the Standard metagame! Can a newly arrived combo build be the key to your team’s success at SCG Cincinnati?
If You’ll Let Me Beat You With Death’s Shadow…
Ben Friedman doesn’t think the Modern metagame is evolving quickly enough. And if that’s the case, Death’s Shadow is still a great choice! Today he calls his shot, explaining how the Grand Prix Phoenix field will let him waltz to a great record.
Beating SCG Dallas With Jace And Thoughtseize
Bloodbraid Elf had its turn. Now it’s time for Jace, the Mind Sculptor and Thoughtseize to shine in Modern! Ben Friedman offers several possibilities!
SCG Worcester Legacy Deck Guide
We’ve got a good source of info for your journey to Worcester, MA this weekend! Ben Friedman is a Legacy expert, and he wants to show you which decks to embrace and which to avoid for the big weekend!
Post-Apocalyptic Modern
The time for asking why Bloodbraid Elf and Jace, the Mind Sculptor were unbanned is over, says Ben Friedman. Instead, it’s time to thrive in the new Mad Max Modern! Warning: wild decklists ahead!
The End Of Modern’s Golden Age
Ben is pretty sure they’ve ruined it. These two unbans are exciting at a first glance, but look a little closer and see what really lies beneath this questionable decision!
Showered In Swings: Pro Tour Retrospective
It’s been a truly surreal week for Ben Friedman. He’s lost family and friends, and he’s lost Magic games. But the same game that often poses difficulties will provide opportunities. This was his Pro Tour.
The Most Powerful Standard Engine You’re Not Playing
Ben Friedman doesn’t get it. Why has everyone seemingly forgotten about God-Pharaoh’s Gift? With the post-banning Standard metagame filling up with natural prey for the deck, he’s here to show you how to take advantage!
The Top 10 Most Overlooked Modern Sideboard Cards
Seeking something to spice up your Modern sideboard at SCG Philadelphia? Ben Friedman shares his Top 10 of underused options and what makes them sneakily good in Games 2 and 3!
The Real Reasons Cards Get Banned
It goes without saying that some of the banned cards were oppressive, but that’s not the whole story. Ben Friedman provides excellent insight on why these bans happened beyond the obvious!
Sunday, Blood Sun Day
There’s no other way to put it: This card will do some messed up stuff. The homage to a card still messing with Modern is dubious, and Ben Friedman wants to explain exactly why this is a dangerous, dangerous spell!