Grand Prix Indy Report *4th*
Read how Brian DeMars was able to build his Return to Ravnica Sealed deck and draft his way to a Top 4 finish at Grand Prix Indianapolis.
Vintage 2012 Year In Review: January-June
GP Indianapolis Top 4 competitor Brian DeMars highlights the most important and impactful moments that took place in Vintage in the first half of 2012.
My Vintage Brews
Brian shares a couple new Vintage decks he’s been working to take advantage of the current meta: Deathrite Grixis and Board Control Oath.
One Week And Four Decks
Brian DeMars discusses Standard, Legacy, Modern, and Limited. If you’re looking for info on Bant in Standard, U/W Miracles in Legacy, or BUG in Modern, Brian’s got the scoop.
Putting The Bant Back Together
Read why Brian thinks his Bant Control list is a fantastic choice for players planning to attend the SCG Standard Open in Seattle or the SCG Classic at GP Charleston.
Vintage Matchup: MUD vs. U/W Landstill
Grand Prix Boston-Worcester champion Brian DeMars returns to writing about Vintage this week with a playtesting match report and matchup analysis of MUD versus U/W Landstill.
Lessons Learned In Defeat At Pro Tour Return To Ravnica
Brian didn’t do as well as he aimed to at Pro Tour Return to Ravnica, but he hopes that by recounting what he thinks he did wrong that you can learn from his mistakes and do better at your next event.
Countering Spells And Making Tokens: Esper Control
Grand Prix winner Brian DeMars has found local success with Esper Token Control. He reveals his build on a broader stage and provides an intriguing option for the upcoming SCG Standard Open in New Orleans.
Drafting Control In Return To Ravnica Limited
Guilds and aggressive strategies may seem to dominate Return to Ravnica Limited, but Brian DeMars has another take. Read about his successes with three-color control decks and add a new edge to your Draft game!
When The Wrong Play Is The Only Play
This week Brian discusses how context frames whether a play is ultimately good or bad and why considering counterintuitive lines of play is important when playing Magic at a high level.
Return To Ravnica Vintage Set Review
GP Boston-Worcester winner Brian DeMars talks about the Return to Ravnica cards he believes will see some serious tournament play in Vintage and how these cards are likely to be used.
Grixis Control vs. MUD: Matchup Analysis
Check out Brian DeMars’ in-depth matchup analysis featuring two powerful and successful Vintage decks, Grixis Control and MUD.
Legacy Avant-Garde – Variations On U/W Control
GP Boston-Worcester winner Brian DeMars recommends giving Terminus a try at the SCG Legacy Open in Los Angeles this weekend, either in U/W Control or the Bant list he built.
M13 Limited Avant-Garde – Champion’s Report: GP Boston-Worcester
Read about how Brian DeMars reaffirmed two big lessons while building his Magic 2013 Sealed deck and drafting his way to victory at Grand Prix Boston-Worcester!
Vintage Avant-Garde – The Power 3 Reigns Supreme
Adapt or be destroyed—Brian DeMars learned this lesson and more about Vintage and its current metagame from participating in last weekend’s Vintage Championship at Gen Con.