Standard In The Pro Tour Aftermath
Brad Nelson has been sailing the shores of Standard! His Pro Tour efforts paid off, and now he has the freedom to share his best guesses for Standard’s next stage!
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.
Pro Tour 25th Anniversary: Decks For Every Format
Brad Nelson goes into detail about his mega-team’s selection process from last weekend’s Pro Tour! They tested endlessly in preparation, and this is what they found!
Bard’s New Mailbag!
Brad has a Pro Tour to prep for, so rather than release a bunch of team info, he’s decided to answer questions from his adoring fans! When it comes to answering Magic questions, Brad’s the best! No questions asked!
What Matters To Standard Going Into SCG Philadelphia
Brad Nelson has picked apart the team results from last weekend’s SCG Tour event and combined them with testing and MTGO data to bring you the most choice info for your SCG Philly quest for glory!
The Standard Deck To Beat (And A Little Legacy!)
Get ahead of SCG Worcester! Have your Standard and Legacy teammates consult Brad Nelson on how to approach the competition this weekend!
Trying To Solve Standard While Stationary
We’re wishing Brad a speedy recovery from a really unfortunate set of personal events! Thankfully, he’s come out of the experience with lots of new insights about how Standard works, including with Core Set 2019!
The Guide To Standard Esper Control
Brad Nelson is looking a lot like a control player these days! Get his sideboard guide and the beginning of his deck for the season! Look out, world: Bard Narson is countering spells!
The Right Way To Approach SCG CON
Brad Nelson took the control deck that had its day in the Sun and was forgotten within earshot of a Pro Tour Top 8! Get his detailed guide for all things control and Standard at SCG CON weekend!
Play U/W Control Or Be Wrong
The Wrong Movement is gaining steam in Standard! This time it’s Brad Nelson and his new favorite deck! Take it (and his advice) to the SCG Minneapolis Standard Classic!
Getting To The Heart Of Heart Of Kiran
Standard can’t seem to decide which Heart of Kiran deck is the best! Brad Nelson calls his shot ahead of SCG Louisville’s Standard Classic!
No Banned List Modern For SCG CON!
Brad Nelson has played a few games of No Banned List Modern for VS, and now he’s bringing his knowledge to Premium! Don’t get caught off-guard at SCG CON!
Modern Misunderstood
Brad Nelson continues his quest to find harmony in a format that eludes him! What makes a great Modern specialist? And how is Brad walking the path to being one?
Do Not Forget About These Standard Cards
That’s quite the warning! The best SCG Baltimore tech is hiding in tuned decks, and Brad doesn’t want you caught offguard in your events this weekend!
Can I Still Play The Scarab God, Please?
The shifting Standard metagame threatens to take away Brad Nelson’s favorite card as a viable option! But he’s still trying to make it work. Don’t miss his U/B Midrange update! Your Standard opponents at SCG Atlanta won’t…
The Seven Lucky Cards I’m Buying From Dominaria
Brad Nelson prides himself on a well-stocked Standard collection! Today he shares his seven essential picks for Dominaria, as well as a card that threatens to burn him one way or another!