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AuthorBrian Braun-Duin

Brian Braun-Duin is one of the most well-known Magic pros in the game today. His notable successes include two Grand Prix wins, four SCG Invitational Top 8s, a host of SCG Open Top 8s, and multiple PTQ wins. He strives to make Squire a respected card in Legacy and Modern.

Kiora Goes Sightseeing & Bringing Back Dad

BBD tells you about the Bant Walkers deck he played to the Top 32 of #SCGNASH last weekend and what he would play in Standard if he were playing it this weekend.

1,000 Ways To Scry

GP Louisville winner Brian Braun-Duin sets out to correct more common mistakes he sees players make a lot in Standard in the sequel to one of his popular articles from last year.

BBD vs. CVM: Bant Walkers vs. Mono-Black Devotion

Watch this episode of BBD vs. CVM to get excited about the first Standard Open with Born of the Gods at #SCGNASH!

BBD vs. CVM: W/U Devotion vs. G/R Monsters

Prepare for your first Standard tournament with Born of the Gods by watching BBD and CVM try out a few new cards!

Evaluating Brimaz For Standard

Does new Born of the Gods card Brimaz, King of Oreskos have what it takes to see play in Standard? Join BBD as he goes through his evaluation process step by step to find out!

Solving The Puzzle

Four-time SCG Invitational Top 8 competitor Brian Braun-Duin writes about some steps you can take to figure out how to construct your deck to have a plan for a bad matchup.

Bringing Esper Back

Looking for a Standard deck to play at SCG Open Series: Columbus this weekend? Then check out the Esper list that BBD recently picked back up and consider giving it a try!

BBD vs. CVM: Elves vs. U/W/R Delver

Get ready for Legacy this weekend at #SCGCOL by watching CVM and BBD play with two decks from the Top 8 of #SCGORL!

BBD vs. CVM: R/W Tokens vs. G/W Aggro

Prepare for SCG Standard Open: Orlando this weekend by watching BBD try out R/W Tokens against CVM with G/W Aggro!

Beating Control With Midrange

Grand Prix Louisville winner Brian Braun-Duin has come up with a few tips for how to most effectively attack a control deck with a midrange deck that he’d like to share with you.

BBD vs. CVM: Mythic Conscription vs. G/R Fires

This week CVM and BBD play their favorite Standard deck of all time against one another. Check it out!

Heliod Learns A Great Lesson At Very Little Cost

Check out this creative writing piece by four-time StarCityGames.com Invitational Top 8 competitor Brian Braun-Duin to start your new year off right!

BBD vs. CVM: Esper Humans vs. G/R Monsters

Not sure what to play at your next Standard event? Then watch this episode of BBD vs. CVM for inspiration!

Season’s Rantings

BBD rants about a few things that have been getting on his nerves lately, from players complaining about luck to being a jerk to your opponent and more.

BBD vs. CVM: Esper Control vs. W/B Aggro

Check out this special episode of BBD vs. CVM, which was recorded live at #SCGINVI in Las Vegas last weekend!