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.

Brad VS. BBD: Bant Megamorph VS. Abzan Aggro

These two decks have made it abundantly clear that they’re among the best the format has to offer! Want to see which can prevail at the top of the Standard food chain? Click and find out!

Brad VS. Todd: Bant Megamorph VS. Jeskai Black

These two archetypes have more competition than ever, so they need to be sure they can still defeat each other! Brad and Todd square off with their current #SCGPHILLY frontrunners!

Is Anything Better Than Bant Megamorph?

By his own admission, defending Players’ Champion Brad Nelson is more confident in his Bant Megamorph deck than he should be. There are more powerful Standard decks, so what keeps him coming back to this one for #SCGPHILLY? Find out here!

Brad VS. BBD: Atarka Red VS. Four-Color Rally

#SCGPHILLY is the return of big time Standard! Atarka Red has slipped a bit in recent weeks. Meanwhile, Rally decks are on the rise. Which deck do you think is better positioned for a trophy this weekend?

Brad VS. Todd: Kiki Chord VS. Esper Gifts

Some Modern strategies are pretty straightforward, and some have a lot of complex lines. These guys are interested in the latter for #SCGDFW! See them battle before you do this weekend!

Knightly Retribution

Is Knight of the White Orchid the most underrated card in Standard? Brad Nelson thinks so! See the build he’s packing for this weekend and read about his sideboard guide for #SCGDFW’s $5,000 Standard Premier IQ!

Brad VS. BBD: Slivers VS. Jeskai Allies

One tribe to rule them all. Allies hasn’t had a huge breakout tournament in Modern, but neither did Slivers until it did. Does the new tribe have what it takes to compete with the old at #SCGDFW?

Brad VS. Todd: Shardless Sultai VS. Sneak And Show

If you’re dying for your Legacy fix, you aren’t alone! Brad and Todd have taken two of the most popular post-Dig ban decks and sleeved them up for this #SCGSTL preview!

The Good, The Bad, And The Clunky

Standard expert Brad Nelson has three main categories for the decks we know for current Standard as we head into #SCGSTL’s $5,000 Premier IQ, and today, he breaks them down for you.

Brad VS. BBD: Esper Deathblade VS. Maverick

Put the Standard cards down for the weekend, kids! The format of the moment is Legacy, and #SCGSTL will go much better for you if you study the work of these two Magic pros! Brad and BBD go head-to-head in a clash of fair decks in today’s new Versus vid!

Brad VS. Todd: Abzan Control VS. Savage Naya

These two pros have a big event this weekend, but that just means they won’t be blocking you from tearing apart #SCGStates! We’re only a day away from the Standard and Modern double-header of the season! We’ll see you there!

Brad VS. The Boss: Four-Color Megamorph VS. G/W Hardened Scales

Want an inside look at a few more #SCGATL possibilities? This is your last chance! Tom and Brad gear up for the big weekend in today’s VS video!

Doomed!

Brad Nelson revisits the surprises of last weekend’s big event! Then, he tells you the cards that are poised for a huge showing at #SCGATL this weekend!

Fact Or Fiction: Welcome To New Standard!

New format, new changes to the IQ program, new everything! Standard is in the air, and that means Brad Nelson and Brian Braun-Duin are looking to argue over the topics that matter most in Magic heading to #SCCATL!

Brad VS. BBD: Naya Ramp VS. Jeskai Midrange

One new Standard weekend down, tons more to go! Stay on top of the latest metagame shifts at #SCGATL with two of Standard’s brightest in this latest VS video!