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AuthorBryan Gottlieb
A stalwart of the Northeast Magic scene, Bryan has been playing Magic for over twenty years. While he has seen his share of Grand Prix and Pro Tour success, he is better known in pro circles as a deckbuilder and theorist.
The Overrated And Underrated Cards Of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Standard
The early results from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Standard events are in, and Bryan Gottlieb has opinions aplenty. Which new MTG cards are overrated? Which are on the rise?
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty First Impressions: Modern
Which Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty cards have the best chance of making a mark in Modern MTG? Four SCG creators give their First Impressions of the set.
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty First Impressions: Standard
Which Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty cards might give Standard new life? Five SCG creators kick off a week of First Impressions of the new MTG set.
Forget Ninjas — Artifacts Are The New Stars Of Kamigawa!
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty’s artifacts make up a quarter of the latest MTG set… and much more of its potential impact in Standard and Modern. Bryan Gottlieb shares four intriguing artifact-based decks.
The Top 5 Cards Getting Unbanned In Standard
A triple Standard MTG banning leaves the format wide open…or does it? Bryan Gottlieb shares his Top 5 cards that gain from the bannings, including a huge potential problem.
Innistrad: Crimson Vow Exit Interview: Standard
With Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty coming soon, it’s time for the Innistrad: Crimson Vow Exit Interviews. Which cards made the biggest impact on Standard MTG?
The Best And Worst Of Magic: The Gathering In 2021
Bryan Gottlieb looks back on a tumultuous 2021 for Magic, rating his best MTG sets, cards, and trends… and the worst.
Overrated And Underrated Cards From Alchemy: Innistrad
It’s time to adjust your MTG Alchemy expectations. Bryan Gottlieb shares the cards he overrated and underrated, with decklists aplenty along the way.
My Six Favorite Alchemy Decks After Week One
After the first week of Alchemy on MTG Arena, how has the format shaped up? Bryan Gottlieb reveals half a dozen of his favorite decklists.
Alchemy Is Almost Here. Lets Get Started!
WotC has brought a new format to Magic Arena and Bryan Gottlieb is excited! Join him as he begins to peel the layers back on Alchemy!
Don’t Settle For Just Hulls, Break All Of Standard With Hullbreaker Horror
Bryan Gottlieb releases the Kraken Horror on Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard with his inventive takes on Hullbreaker Horror MTG decks.
My Five Favorite New Decks For Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard
Bryan Gottlieb lays out where new decks can thrive in Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard and lays out his five favorite MTG lists for the set’s release.
Innistrad: Crimson Vow First Impressions: Standard
Which Innistrad: Crimson Vow cards will make the biggest impact in Standard MTG? Five SCG creators give their First Impressions of the new set, with a reprint jousting for the top spot.
Cemetery Prowler Is Howling With Combo Potential In Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard
Is Cemetery Prowler more than just a good green aggro MTG creature? Bryan Gottlieb makes the case for the Innistrad: Crimson Vow preview as a secret combo enabler.