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.

Video: Brad Nelson Doubleheader!

Brad Nelson can’t be stopped! He’s been turned to the Red side and today, one format can’t contain him! Watch Brad navigate Legacy with Sneak Attack, then trounce Standard with Rabble Red! Study these videos so you can paint #SCGSTL Red!

Brad VS. BBD: Brave Naya VS. G/B Constellation

Brad and BBD take a few Standard standbys for a run at the limelight before this weekend’s #SCGSTL!

Brad VS. The Boss: Mono-Red Sneak Attack VS. Infect

Fresh off his unprecedented and unbelievable back-to-back Invitational wins, Tom “The Boss” Ross steps in to battle with Brad Nelson before #SCGSTL!

Brad VS. Todd: U/W Devotion VS. Jund Planeswalkers

If you’re going to brew in this format, you have to beat the decks that matter! Here, Brad takes this kooky little number against Todd’s latest Jund Walkers list! Whether you like the rogue path or the proven Pro Tour powerhouse, this video has something for you to try at #SCGINVI!

Mental Mindset

Brad Nelson often gets asked about his road to Magic success. In this article, he breaks down the hard truth to explain that most of what you’re missing is the right attitude! Read his wisdom before #SCGINVI!

Brad VS. BBD: RUG Chord VS. G/R Devotion

Brad and BBD are heading into battle with two recent breakout decks! See the results of their testing and all of their decisions before you battle at #SCGINVI!

Video: Deathblade In Legacy!

If you’re looking for some seriously interactive Legacy games, look no further! Brad Nelson shows you what it takes to navigate the gauntlet with his new Legacy pet before #SCGDC this weekend!

Brad VS. BBD: B/W Midrange VS. G/W Aggro

Brad and BBD sleeve up a few proven contenders to test them out for the upcoming Open at #SCGDC in this Versus video!

Brad VS. Todd: Infect VS. RUG Delver

It’s time to see if Todd can count to 20 before Brad counts to 10! See if either of these proven contenders is right for you before #SCGDC!

Everything I Know About Standard

Former Player of the Year Brad Nelson goes into detail about the implications of an unchanging Standard format and how much more informed and prepared a player must be to get ahead!

Brad VS. BBD: Rabble Red VS. B/W Midrange

Simply put, if you can’t pilot or play against these decks right now in Standard, you’re in trouble. Learn about one of the most important matchups in the format today!

Video: B/W Midrange In Standard!

It’s no secret that B/W Midrange has been a big performer since the Pro Tour. What you may not know is that there is more than one build on the block! Brad shows you the version he brewed to attack the metagame!

Brad VS. Todd: Jund Walkers VS. B/G Reanimator

Time to breathe some new life into post-Pro Tour Standard! Brad and Todd battle it out with some of the sweetest recent brews the format has to offer!

Breaking Serve

Brad Nelson’s team performed quite well at the Pro Tour! Most importantly, Brad found out something huge about the Standard metagame heading into #SCGNY. Find out exactly what you’ve been missing that Brad has figured out…

Brad VS. BBD: Jund VS. Dead Guy Ale

Brad and BBD tackle a matchup of attrition, killing, and grind! Check out these black-based lists for the Modern IQ at #SCGNY!