My Last SCG Article (Again)
What’s next for Brad Nelson? In his (second) farewell article for Star City Games, he looks to the past and future of competitive MTG, content creation, and life.
AuthorBrad Nelson
2010 Player of the Year Brad Nelson started his Pro Tour career as FffreaK on Magic Online and quickly catapulted to the top of international Magic success. He won GP DC, the 2014 Star City Games Players' Championship, and was 2nd at PT Amsterdam. He conquered Grand Prix Omaha in 2017 without dropping a single match, one week after winning the SCG Tour event in Baltimore. He now lives in the Pacific Northwest producing top-notch video and article content.
Everything I Know About Jeskai Midrange In Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Standard
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned and Magma Opus give Jeskai Midrange a one-two punch in Standard MTG. Brad Nelson goes over card choices and shares his latest list and sideboarding guide.
My 10 Favorite Combos In Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Standard
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty is crackling with combo potential for Standard MTG decks. Brad Nelson shares his Top 10 combos from the latest set.
Your Compleat Guide To Tamiyo, Compleated Sage
Tamiyo, Compleated Sage offers green decks a flexible and powerful tool. Brad Nelson takes an early look at ways to use the planeswalker in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Standard.
Finding A Home For The Homeless: Dissecting The Wandering Emperor
The Wandering Emperor is an intriguing planeswalker preview from new MTG set Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. Brad Nelson explores its uses in the upcoming Standard format.
Is Elvish Reclaimer Really Jund Midrange (Lurrus) Material?
Elvish Reclaimer has opened another path for Jund Midrange (Lurrus) in Modern MTG. Brad Nelson discusses its pros and cons before presenting a list and sideboarding guide.
What’s The Alchemy Deck To Beat In This Weekend’s Arena Open?
What’s the MTG Alchemy deck to play for the Arena Open? Five SCG creators say what they’d play in the biggest Alchemy event yet.
Five Tips For Metagaming And Deck Selection In 2022
Even MTG pros have to adjust their approaches to metagaming and deck selection. Brad Nelson offers five tips for beating the metagame blues in 2022.
An Unflinching Look At Competitive Alchemy
After a month, where does Alchemy on MTG Arena stand? Brad Nelson shares his current likes and dislikes, as well as the reason he has hope for its future.
Everything I Know About Jund Midrange (Lurrus) In Modern
Jund Guy has your Jund Midrange (Lurrus) guide for Modern MTG mayhem. Get everything from his thoughts on maindeck removal to sideboarding with a guide.
Seven Things I Like And Dislike About Alchemy’s Arrival To MTG Arena
The debut of Alchemy, is upon us and Brad Nelson breaks down seven things he likes and dislikes about MTG Arena’s newest format.
My Preparation For The Innistrad Championship This Weekend
Brad Nelson details his preparation for the Innistrad Championship on MTG Arena in Historic and Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard. You want Izzet Epiphany variants? He has them…
Ding Dong! Alrund’s Epiphany Is (Not) Dead
Brad Nelson is telling you right now: Alrund’s Epiphany is far from dead in Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard. He surveys the metagame and offers his latest Izzet Epiphany list.
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.
Updating Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard’s Best Decks With Innistrad: Crimson Vow
Is Week 1 of Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard the right time to reinvent the wheel? Brad Nelson thinks otherwise. Get his updates to the defending Tier 1 decks ahead of this weekend’s events.