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AuthorCedric Phillips

Cedric Phillips is the voice of the SCG Tour®, working as its Lead Broadcaster. His playing days are (mostly) behind him as he looks for ways to grow Magic outside of casting 2/2s for one mana.

Everything I Know About Mono-White Hammer (Lurrus) In Modern

Bonk! Fresh off a Top 32 finish at CFB Las Vegas, Cedric Phillips shares his secrets to Mono-White Hammer (Lurrus) in Modern MTG, including his latest list and a sideboarding guide.

MTG Arena State Of The Game Announces First Draft Arena Open

On top of new Draft Open, updates coming to existing events and dates of Limited events.

Green Gets Mythic DFC Human Werewolf In Avabruck Caretaker In Innistrad: Crimson Vow

Werewolf Tribal gets a sweet new addition in Innistrad: Crimson Vow

Ten Things I Like And Don’t Like, Including Corey Baumeister

Cedric Phillips shares his likes and dislikes from a weekend of Magic, including Corey Baumeister’s big win, Hammertime on Magic Online, and a seriously weird advertisement.

Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Exit Interview: Pioneer

Did our SCG creators call Innistrad: Midnight Hunt’s impact on Pioneer MTG or what? They look back at their First Impressions and remake their Top 5s for the latest Exit Interview.

Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Exit Interview: Historic

Six SCG creators revisit their first impressions of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt for Historic, sharing their hits, misses, and surprise breakout cards.

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.

Did WotC’s Recent Banned And Restricted Announcement Really Fix Historic?

Did Wizards of the Coast’s recent moves get Historic on MTG Arena into a better place? Should Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard have stayed as-is? Ari Lax, Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa, and Cedric Phillips weigh in.

Ten Things I Like And Don’t Like, Including Yuta Takahashi

Cedric Phillips shares his takes on recent Magic news, from the new World Champion to Secret Lairs and the states of competitive formats.

Is Izzet Dragons Now The Deck To Beat In Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard?

With the World Championship XXVII results in, what’s the deck to play in Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard? Worlds competitor PVDDR and four more SCG creators share their picks.

Innistrad: Midnight Hunt First Impressions: Pioneer

The Innistrad: Midnight Hunt First Impressions continue with Pioneer. Can any cards from the newest MTG set break into the non-rotating format?

Innistrad: Midnight Hunt First Impressions: Historic

The Innistrad: Midnight Hunt First Impressions continue as the SCG Staff give their takes on the latest MTG set’s top cards for Historic.

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?

New Mind Stone Promo Revealed

Classic mana rock getting new promo version.

What’s The Deck To Beat Elementals And The Field In Modern?

After an earthshaking performance in Modern last weekend, Elementals has a target on it. But how to take the deck down? Six SCG creators say what they’d play.