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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.

The Abzan Advantage

BBD is in great spirits thanks to the metagame shift that has brought back Abzan Aggro! See his current plans for the list as we approach #SCGPROV!

BBD VS. CVM: Bant Midrange VS. B/R Dragons

BBD and CVM show you how play two of the most exciting breakout decks of the Pro Tour! Follow along as they help you study up for #SCGPROV this weekend!

How To Test For A Pro Tour

BBD knows how grueling a PT field can be, which is why he’s worked on techniques to improve his testing processes! These tips can be applied to any tournament, including #SCGStates this weekend!

BBD VS. CVM: Sultai Reanimator VS. Jeskai Heroic

Don’t get caught unprepared for #SCGStates tomorrow! BBD and CVM have your back, and they’re testing this crucial matchup on your behalf!

BBD VS. CVM: Esper Control VS. G/R Aggro

There’s a new format in town, and BBD and CVM are the guys to show us how to navigate it! #SCGNY is only hours away. Don’t get caught unprepared!

Taking Things To The Ninth

BBD sure does love him some ninth place. In his latest almost-got-there effort, he tells you about his favorite Legacy deck, his objective look at success versus failure tournament perspective, and of course, what to look out for at #SCGNY.

Grinding With Dragons

Brian Braun-Duin has been grinding hard on the road for weeks now, so to take a relaxing vacation and ground hard during his playtesting session instead. With a lot of archetypes to try out before the Season One Invitational in Richmod, he has tons of early lists to share his thoughts on the format so far.

BBD VS. CVM: Grixis Delver VS. Reanimator

Two of the best in the business are gearing up for the Legacy portion of #SCGINVI and its $5,000 Legacy Premier IQ! Team BBD, Team CVM. Who do you have coming out on top?

BBD VS. CVM: B/W Midrange VS. G/R Aggro

BBD and CVM are all about Dragons of Tarkir Standard! With #SCGINVI next weekend and the Pro Tour to follow later, it’s time to sink our teeth in!

Spring Breaking The Format

Through blurry visuals and poor photography, the great BBD relates a tale of hilarious can-do attitude and the joy of Magic road trips! The bad news is his tournament went poorly, the good news is he’s still BBD!

BBD VS. CVM: Mono-White Devotion VS. Abzan Midrange

These two Magic juggernauts refuse to wait for Dragons of Tarkir to hit the market. They’re playtesting new cards now! See the boys shuffle up some new Dragons of Tarkir-infused Standard decks!

Modern Interactions!

Two-time Grand Prix Champion Brian Braun-Duin knows a thing or two about Modern. Here, he shares with you some of the most frequent tricks to look out for among commonly played Modern cards!

Two Directions

There’s the right way, the wrong way, and the BBD way. Last weekend, some of these ways overlapped. Read about BBD’s Standard weekend before #SCGBALT’s $5,000 Standard Premier IQ!

BBD VS. CVM: Mono-Black Humans VS. G/R Aggro

G/R Aggro has done well lately, but BBD has picked up a new kid on the block built from a world class player! See it put to the test before #SCGBALT’s $5,000 Standard Premier IQ!

Video: Abzan Midrange In Modern!

#SCGBALT is upon us! Let BBD handle the Modern Magic know-how before you take a swing at this weekend’s Modern Open Series coming out party!