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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.

Innovations In AFR Standard From SCG Tour Online $5K AFR Championship Qualifier #1

Bryan Gottlieb searches the most recent SCG Tour Online results for new Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Standard decks and tech. Say hello to Ranger Class!

Adventures In The Forgotten Realms First Impressions: Standard

Adventures In The Forgotten Realms brims with potential for Standard, but which cards will make the cut? Seven SCG creators cast their votes, with surprising results.

Four Adventures Of The Forgotten Realms Cards That Have Me Excited About The Future Of Standard

Bryan Gottlieb is coming around on the potential for certain Adventures in the Forgotten Realms cards in the new Standard. See how he builds around four key selections.

Strixhaven Exit Interview: Historic

Seven SCG creators revisit their first impressions of Strixhaven for Historic, sharing their hits, misses, and surprise breakout cards.

Strixhaven Exit Interview: Standard

Eight SCG creators revisit their first impressions of Strixhaven for Standard, sharing their hits, misses, and surprise breakout cards.

Ranking The 12 Classes From Adventures Of The Forgotten Realms From Worst To First

All 12 Class enchantments broken down from worst to first! Which class will you choose?

The Top 5 Cards You Should Be Playing More Of In The New Modern

With the cream of Modern Horizons 2 rising to the top, it’s time to think counter-strategy. Bryan Gottlieb offers his Top 5 cards to neutralize the hotshots.

Modern Horizons 2 Might Just Break Mox Amber

Remember Mox Amber? Bryan Gottlieb does. And he has good reason to believe that it’s on the cusp of breaking thanks to Modern Horizons 2.

The Top 10 Cards To Help You Exploit (But Not Pronounce) Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar

Just call her Asmor for short. This discard-loving Modern Horizons 2 preview has Bryan Gottlieb brewing up a storm.

Innovations In Strixhaven Standard From SCG Tour Online $5K Strixhaven Championship Qualifier #9

In Strixhaven Standard, small changes can have a big impact. Bryan Gottlieb shares notable incremental innovations from the SCG Tour Online.

Innovations In Historic From SCG Tour Online $5K Strixhaven Championship Qualifier #8

Strixhaven’s Mystical Archive shook up Historic in the SCG Tour Online last weekend. Bryan Gottlieb shares top tech from the Qualifier and Satellites.

Innovations In Strixhaven Standard From SCG Tour Online $5K Strixhaven Championship Qualifier #7

The SCG Tour Online had few Strixhaven cards in its Strixhaven Standard decks, but the potential is there. Bryan Gottlieb shares his hidden gems.

The Top 5 Things WotC Organized Play Must Fix ASAP

Between COVID-19 and self-inflicted wounds, Bryan Gottlieb sees Magic’s Organized Play in a sorry state. He lays out his Top 5 must-fix issues.

Strixhaven First Impressions: Historic

Which Mystical Archive card made the biggest first impression on SCG’s creators? They sort through Brainstorm, Faithless Looting, and more.

Strixhaven Has Me Re-Devoting To Devotion

With the additions of Strixhaven, are Devotion decks back on the menu in Standard? Bryan Gottlieb explores the possibilities.