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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.

My Top 5s Of Magic And Beyond In 2020

Bryan Gottlieb offers ten Top 5 lists to finish 2020, including Magic set releases, formats, and individual cards. Let the debate begin…

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

Bryan Gottlieb surveys the weekend’s Historic results. What rose above the Uro decks to catch his eye?

Innovations In Zendikar Rising Standard From SCG Tour Online $5K Kaldheim Championship Qualifier #4

Zendikar Rising Standard is evolving weekly, and Bryan Gottlieb has the details on the format’s most recent innovations!

Innovations In Zendikar Rising Standard From SCG Tour Online $5K Kaldheim Championship Qualifier #3

Bryan Gottlieb sorts contenders from pretenders as he reviews the latest Zendikar Rising Standard innovations from the SCG Tour Online.

Can Anything Top Four-Color Midrange In Historic?

Historic is a format with several strong decks, but can any of them top Four-Color Midrange? Our experts weigh in!

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

This past weekend’s SCG Tour Historic events saw plenty of deck innovation. Bryan Gottlieb highlights notable decks and gives his verdicts.

Innovations In Zendikar Rising Standard From The Return Of The SCG Tour Online

Zendikar Rising Standard has a churning, thriving metagame. Bryan Gottlieb dives into the new notable decks from the SCG Tour Online.

A Rousing Review Of Rogues Lists From Zendikar Rising League Weekend

Dimir Rogues ruled Zendikar Rising League Weekend. Bryan Gottlieb dives into how card choices affected win percentages in Zendikar Rising Standard.

All Hail Yorion, Sky Nomad — The New Ruler Of Zendikar Rising Standard

Bryan Gottlieb broke Zendikar Rising Standard wide open last weekend with his Yorion, Sky Nomad decks. What are his next moves?

With Omnath Banned, Is Zendikar Rising Standard Now Yorion’s Yard?

Is Yorion, Sky Nomad a must-use card in Zendikar Rising Standard? World Champion PVDDR and six more SCG creators say what they’d play.

Winota, Joiner Of Forces Is The Next Broken Card In Zendikar Rising Standard

What’s next for Zendikar Rising Standard after the Omnath ban? Bryan Gottlieb brews around Winota, Joiner of Forces.

Zendikar Rising Standard Is Making Us All Crabby

From old-school Mill decks to a Zendikar Rising Standard with Ruin Crab, Bryan Gottlieb makes a kaleidoscopic survey of Omnath alternatives.

With Uro Gone, What’s The Best Deck In Zendikar Rising Standard?

What’s the deck to play in post-banning Zendikar Rising Standard? World Champion PVDDR and five more SCG creators have their say.

Death’s Shadow Is Back And Better Than Ever In Modern

It’s a super-sized What We’d Play as nine SCG creators give their picks for the weekend’s hottest Modern decks.

Has Zendikar Rising Changed The Landscape In Historic?

Zendikar Rising has reached Historic, but is it shaking up the format or providing incremental change? Seven SCG creators say what they’d play.