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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.

Strixhaven First Impressions: Standard

Strixhaven brims with potential for Standard, but which cards will make the cut? Eight SCG creators cast their votes, with surprising results.

Innovations In (Future) Standard From SCG Tour Online $5K Strixhaven Championship Qualifier #4

Which Strixhaven previews have homes lined up in Kaldheim Standard? Bryan Gottlieb highlights five cards that fit into SCG Tour Online decks.

Innovations In Historic From SCG Tour Online $5K Strixhaven Championship Qualifier #3

What can challenge the dominance of Cauldron Familiar and Witch’s Oven in Historic? Bryan Gottlieb found some gems in the SCG Tour Online results.

Kaldheim Exit Interview: Standard

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

Has Historic Anthology IV Shaken Up Historic?

With Historic the format for this weekend’s SCG Tour Online events, deck choice is vital. Four SCG creators say what they’d play.

Innovations In Historic From SCG Tour Online $5K Strixhaven Championship Qualifier #2

Bryan Gottlieb searches the SCG Tour Online results for new Kaldheim Standard decks and tech. Where has Banish into Fable been all this time?

Innovations In Kaldheim Standard From Not The SCG Tour Online (But We’ll Be Back Soon)

After Kaldheim League Weekend and the Arena Qualifier Weekend, Kaldheim Standard has changed once again. Bryan Gottlieb, as usual, has got you covered.

After Last Week’s Sneak Preview, Should We Be Excited About Strixhaven?

Does Strixhaven get you excited? Are Sealed Arena Opens more fun than Constructed? Three SCG creators answer these questions and more.

Innovations In Kaldheim Standard From SCG Tour Online $5K Kaldheim Championship Qualifier #11

Kaldheim Standard continues to evolve on the SCG Tour Online. Bryan Gottlieb brings you the notable decks and tech choices from the weekend.

Innovations In Kaldheim Standard From SCG Tour Online $5K Kaldheim Championship Qualifier #10

Another week on the SCG Tour Online, another massive shift in the Kaldheim Standard metagame. Bryan Gottlieb has your guide to the new heavy hitters.

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

Bryan Gottlieb examines the results from this weekend’s SCG Tour Online action. Does the emerging Kaldheim Standard metagame give him hope?

Sorry, I’ve “Rune”d Standard Again

Are Runes more than just a Limited mechanic? Bryan Gottlieb thinks so, and he has the Kaldheim Standard decklist to prove it.

Kaldheim First Impressions: Standard

Kaldheim First Impressions week kicks off with Standard. How do SCG’s creators rate Goldspan Dragon, Doomskar, and more?

Goldspan Dragon Isn’t Glorybringer 2.0 — It’s Much Much Better

Treasure Goldspan Dragon, says Bryan Gottlieb. He offers a wide suite of brews to take advantage of a Kaldheim Standard superstar in the making.

The Search Is Over: In Search Of Greatness Is Magic’s Next Broken Engine

In Search of Greatness has built-in limitations, but do they really matter? Bryan Gottlieb makes its case in Kaldheim Standard and Pioneer.