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: Mono-Red Aggro vs. Naya Control

Prepare to play Standard at #SCGDAL this weekend by watching Brad play his Mono-Red Aggro deck against Todd with Naya Control!

Naya Control

Brad deconstructs the decision-making process behind why he picked Naya Control for the Invitational, updates the deck for the metagame now that it is a known factor, and offers suggestions on proper sequencing.

Brad Vs. Todd: Mono Black Devotion Vs. Mono Blue Devotion

Brad and Todd battle out Standard’s most-played matchup, Mono Black Devotion versus Mono Blue Devotion, to examine its critical points and the strategies it takes to gain an edge from either side.

Brad Vs. Todd: Naya Control Vs. Esper Control.

Our latest Invitational Champion, Brad Nelson, battles his Standard deck from the Invitational weekend, Naya Control, against Todd Anderson representing Esper Control in this pre-Invitational playtest session.

Still Devoted To Mono Black

After his Top Eight at Grand Prix Louisville with Mono Black Devotion, Brad breaks down the deck’s key matchups and why you should be playing it this weekend.

Brad vs. Gerry: G/R Monsters vs. Mono-Blue Devotion

Watch as Brad plays his deck from PT Theros against Gerry with Mono-Blue Devotion to get ready for Standard this weekend at #SCGINVI!

Brad vs. Todd: G/R Devotion vs. Mono-Black Devotion

It’s a Devotion faceoff! See if you’d rather play G/R or Mono-Black at SCG Open Series: Indianapolis featuring the Invitational!

Video: G/R Monsters In Standard

Watch as Pro Tour Amsterdam finalist Brad Nelson pilots G/R Monsters through a Magic Online Daily Event to see if it’s your style for the SCG Standard Open in Seattle this weekend!

Brad vs. Todd: G/R Monsters vs. U/W Control

Brad and Todd showcase Brad’s G/R Monsters deck for Pro Tour Theros by placing it up against Todd’s U/W Control deck.

Brad vs. Gerry: Mono-Red Aggro vs. B/R Midrange

Are you ready for Standard this weekend at #SCGMKE or #SCGRDU? Watch as Gerry tries out B/R Midrange against Brad with Mono-Red Aggro!

Brad vs. Todd: Esper Control vs. W/G Aggro

Can W/G Aggro overpower Esper Control? Find out before SCG Standard Open: Milwaukee this weekend by watching this Brad vs. Todd!

Brad vs. Gerry: Mono-Red Aggro vs. U/W Control

Prepare to play Standard this weekend at SCG Open Series: Cleveland by watching Gerry and Brad play out this classic matchup!

Brad vs. Todd: R/G Monsters vs. W/R Humans

Watch as Todd and Brad try out a couple different Standard decks to get ready for the SCG Open Series in Cleveland this weekend!

Play This Deck!

2010 Player of the Year Brad Nelson makes a strong case for playing his R/G Monsters deck in Standard at the SCG Open Series in Worcester this weekend. Check it out!

Brad vs. Gerry: G/B Aggro vs. B/R/W Midrange

Need ideas for what to play in Theros Standard at SCG Open Series: Worcester this weekend? Then check out this Brad vs. Gerry!