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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.

Is Orzhov Hammer’s Time Up In Modern At The SCG Invitational?

Is it time to drop the (Colossus) Hammer for the Modern MTG rounds at the SCG Invitational at SCG CON? Five of our authors say what they’d play.

Can Anything Topple Izzet Dragons In Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard At The SCG Invitational?

With the SCG Invitational and SCG CON this weekend, what is the Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard deck to play? Eight SCG creators share their lists.

Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Exit Interview: Standard

With a new MTG set on the horizon, it’s time to look back at Innistrad: Midnight Hunt. Nine SCG creators rank the top cards of the set…and look back at their First Impressions.

A Guide To Historic Courtesy Of The Red Bull Untapped Series

With Memory Lapse and Tibalt’s Trickery out of Historic, the latest Red Bull Untapped stop showed a new metagame. Bryan Gottlieb analyzes the results ahead of the MTG Arena Qualifier.

The Hidden Gems In Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard From The Red Bull Untapped Series

Last weekend’s Red Bull Untapped event on MTG Arena saw a huge field competing in Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard. Bryan Gottlieb analyzes the event’s top rogue decks.

Innovations In Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard From SCG Tour Online $5K Innistrad Championship Qualifier #2

Is Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard a two deck format? Bryan Gottlieb dives into the latest SCG Tour Online events to find an answer.

Play This, Not That — Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard Edition

Quit playing mediocre cards in your Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard decks. Bryan Gottlieb shows you the swaps to make to tear up the MTG Arena ladder.

Introducing Dimir Control To Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard

With the early Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard metagame forming, the rules and targets are clear. Is Bryan Gottlieb’s Dimir Control the next great MTG deck?

Twenty Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard Decks That You Should Try

Bryan Gottlieb offers twenty Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard brews for you to sample. Is the next great MTG deck among them?

Innistrad: Midnight Hunt First Impressions: Standard

With all of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt revealed, the SCG creators give their first impressions of the set for Standard MTG. Which cards rose to the top of the rankings?

Innovations In Historic From SCG Tour Online $5K AFR Championship Qualifier #4

Bryan Gottlieb searched the SCG Tour Online results for hot MTG Historic decks and tech. What did he discover in the top slots and just beyond?

Is Rite of Harmony More Powerful Than Glimpse of Nature?

Glimpse of Nature is banned in Modern. Is Rite of Harmony headed the same direction? Bryan Gottlieb is here to investigate.

Breaking Historic On A (Vesper)Lark

Bryan Gottlieb makes deckbuilding look effortless. Today’s article on Vesperlark decks in Historic prove the opposite: he works hard at brewing to find success.

Innovations In AFR Standard From SCG Tour Online $5K AFR Championship Qualifier #3

The late Satellites of the SCG Tour Online were full of surprises for AFR Standard fans. What did Bryan Gottlieb find that could add to the top Standard decks?

Innovations In AFR Standard From SCG Tour Online $5K AFR Championship Qualifier #2

The SCG Tour Online saw incredible Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Standard action this past weekend and… a balanced metagame? Bryan Gottlieb investigates.