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AuthorCarmen Handy

Whether it's casting SCG Tour events or coaching up-and-coming players, Magic is on Carmen's brain 24/7. With theory-driven and introspective articles comprising a majority of her work, Carmen has established herself as an essential writer for those looking to take their game to the next level.

Hot Take BOGO: Chainwhirler And Mox Opal

Krark-Clan Ironworks may need to go, but Emma is a huge fan of even the most broken cards, including Mox Opal! She’d also like to issue a warning to anyone thinking they can play Standard without worrying about The Chainwhirler!

It’s Time To Kill Ironworks

It’s not kneejerk reaction, it’s just cold hard fact: Ironworks is bad for tournament Magic. Emma Handy counts the many ways to deal with the most notorious combo deck in Modern!

The Mardu Pyromancer Primer

Emma came within a match or so of making the top 8 last weekend with her team! This was her weapon of choice, and this is how she’d pilot it at SCG Indy this weekend!

Understanding Modern’s Top Tier

Still need more Modern expertise going into SCG Philadelphia? Emma Handy has done you some mega favors! You can play the deck you want, but you’d better understand a few things first!

The Joy Of Brewing With Angels

The midrange flying tribe that could is something Emma can embrace, especially once Core Set 2019 is out! Get her brew sketches for crushing red in the near future!

Squeezes, Windows, And The Door

When the opponent gives you a window of opportunity, can you close the door? Emma Handy puts the squeeze on some commonly used but confusing terms!

Choose Your Own Adventure At SCG CON

With just about every Magic format playable at SCG CON, Emma Handy has some tough decisions to make! See the decks she’s considering for all three days!

Mentors And Heroes

Some people get surprise parties. Others get surprise articles! Today Emma Handy pays tribute to a Magic personality who’s shaped her life like no other: SCG Copy Editor Danny West!

Play Humans Or Be Wrong

Emma Handy’s not mincing words about Modern and its best deck! A must-read ahead of SCG Louisville!

Keeping Watch On SCG Baltimore’s Larger Trends

Dominaria is hot, but SCG Baltimore features all three big tournament formats! Get smart updates from Emma Handy on the whats and whys of the big weekend!

Compensating For New Technology

When build-arounds abound in a new set, how’s a Magic player to prepare? Sometimes it’s best to upgrade a top deck with new role-players! Emma Handy shares her insights ahead of Dominaria’s release and its SCG Tour debut in Atlanta!

The Right Way To Consume Magic Content

Emma Handy has returned! If you think she’s taken a break from Magic content while not producing it herself, think again! Read the article that helps you get the most bang for your buck when…well, reading articles!

Ascending In Rivals Of Ixalan

We’ve been looking at previews for a while now, but nobody truly gets this mechanic yet! How does ascend end up actually, you know, working? Carmen Handy has our blessing for tackling the city’s blessing for one and all!

Rivals Of Ixalan Preview Perspectives

SCG Tour veteran Emma Handy is going to get excited about the fact that Harnessed Lightning can’t kill 12/12 Dinosaurs most of the time, and there is nothing you can do to stop her! Get her thoughts on the latest previews here!

Modern’s Family Tree, Part 2

Carmen Handy finishes Modern’s family tree with the unusual lands of the format, from Spire of Industry to Snow-Covered Islands, ahead of SCG Columbus!