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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.

Orzhov Guildgate

BBD revisits his lucky Orzhov Guildgate, this time sleeving it up in B/W Midrange rather than carrying it around in his pocket. Take a look before #SCGBALT!

BBD vs. CVM: B/G Midrange vs. Affinity

BBD and CVM go Modern this week! See if BBD can keep up with CVM’s pesky artifacts or if CVM is able to overwhelm him.

Jund Must Die!

If you want to beat Jund at your next Standard event, consider playing one of two-time SCG Invitational Top 8 competitor Brian Braun-Duin’s suggestions.

BBD vs. CVM: U/W/R Flash vs. G/R Aggro

Prepare for Standard at #SCGSLC and #SCGNY by watching CVM and BBD play with two decks from the World Championship!

1,000 Pitfalls To Avoid

BBD sheds light on some common mistakes people make in games of Standard and what you can do to avoid them. Brush up before #SCGNY and #SCGSLC this weekend!

BBD vs. Kenny: B/W Post vs. Jund Midrange

Get inspired to try something new at #SCGMINN or #SCGKNOX by watching BBD try a brew against Kenny with Jund Midrange!

28 Matches Later

Get excited for #SCGMINN and #SCGKNOX this weekend by reading about Brian Braun-Duin’s weekend at #SCGINVI, where he made Top 8 of the Standard Open!

Do Call It A Comeback

BBD tells you why Junk Reanimator is still a viable deck even with Scavenging Ooze in Standard. See if you should play it this weekend at #SCGINVI!

Legacy With M14

Two-time SCG Invitational Top 8 competitor Brian Braun-Duin prepares you for how Legacy might be affected by the new rules at #SCGINVI in Somerset, New Jersey.

BBD Vs. CVM: G/W Township Vs. Bant Hexproof

Brian Braun-Duin battles with G/W Township versus the new nemesis of Standard come M14, Bant Hexproof, in the hands of Chris VanMeter.

The Thousand-Mile Grind

BBD and CVM drove over a thousand miles to grind the SCG Open at Worcester, MA. Was it worth it?

Beasts And Archangels

Are you excited for M14 yet? BBD is! He talks about the M14 cards that have piqued his interest for Standard and is eager to hear your feedback in the comments.

BBD vs. CVM: Junk Reanimator vs. Esper Control

Get excited to play Standard this weekend at Grand Prix Miami by watching BBD and CVM’s latest Versus battle!

What’s Good In Standard?

Make your final decision on what Standard deck to play this weekend at Grand Prix Miami with BBD’s cheat sheet to the current format!

Underrated, Overrated

Two-time SCG Invitational Top 8 competitor Brian Braun-Duin identifies cards that are underrated and overrated in Standard right now. Get ready for #SCGPHILLY!