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. Todd: Shardless BUG VS. Junk Depths

Now that the Standard Pro Tour is over, it’s time to go old school with a Legacy Versus video! Check out Todd and Brad’s efforts to take down #SCGNY!

Brad VS. BBD: Grixis Painter VS. Elves!

Need a little Legacy in your life before #SCGDAL? Take a look at this in-depth showdown between former Player of the Year Brad Nelson and Grand Prix Louisville Champion Brian Braun-Duin!

Brad VS. Todd: Tarmo-Twin VS. Affinity In Modern!

Brad and Todd showcase their Modern know-how! Use their testing to prep for the Premier IQ at #SCGDAL!

Death-Defining: An Esper Deathblade Primer

2010 Player of the Year Brad Nelson has found a Legacy deck that strikes his fancy. It also strikes his opponents in the face with a Batterskull. Read Brad’s advice if you plan to play Legacy at #SCGKC!

Brad VS. BBD: Brave Naya VS. B/W Midrange

Still undecided for #SCGKC? Have Brad and BBD help push you in the right direction! Here is a video of them testing out two Standard powerhouses!

Brad VS. Todd: Mono-Blue Devotion VS. Mono-Black Devotion

Brad and Todd charge forward into Magic 2015 Standard with new twists on old standbys Mono-Blue and Mono-Black Devotion!

Where Do I Sign?

The more things change, the more they stay the same. At least that’s how Brad Nelson feels about Standard. The card he’s most excited about for Magic 2015 may surprise you! See his #SCGBALT list here!

Brad VS. BBD: G/U Devotion VS. Boss Sligh!

With #SCGBALT just a few short days away, it’s the perfect time to unwind and study some Standard with Brad Nelson and Brian Braun-Duin!

Brad VS. Todd: Mono Black Devotion VS. BW Humans

Are you interested in a safe choice for #SCGBALT? Or are you going to surprise the field with something fresh and rogue? Either way, this Standard video has you covered!

Brad VS. BBD: B/W Humans Vs. Naya Planeswalkers

Brad and BBD start testing post-M15 Standard in today’s Versus video, battling with a sweet Aristocrats-y B/W deck against an updated Naya Planeswalkers list putting Ajani Steadfast to good work.

Brad VS. Todd: B/W Midrange Vs. Junk Aristocrats

Brad and Todd battle Standard, pitting metagame standard B/W Midrange against a new take on an old favorite, Junk Aristocrats!

Brad Versus Magic 2015

Brad has started exploring the new Core Set and the upcoming Standard format, and he shares his thoughts on the new set’s best cards as well as decklists for what excites him going forward from here.

Drafting With Brad: Vintage Masters

Brad just loves to game, and there is no bigger game to be found right now than Vintage Masters Draft online. Join Brad as he battles his way through this ultra-high-power Limited format!

Brad VS. BBD: W/U Ephara Vs. Junk Reanimator

Join Brad and BBD as they battle with a pair of sweet new Standard decks: W/U Ephara versus BBD’s favorite deck ever, Junk Reanimator!

Brad VS. Todd: Mono-Blue Tron Vs. Kiki Control

Brad and Todd battle it out in Modern, putting Kiki Control up against a tough challenger, Mono-Blue Tron, in today’s Versus video. Check it out, maybe you’ll want to pick one of these two up yourself for PTQ season!