Best Deck vs. Familiar Deck
Torn between two decks for Standard at #SCGCOL? CVM explores why you might want to consider playing a deck you’re more familiar with over the “best deck.”
AuthorChris VanMeter
CVM is a well-respected mage with over twenty years of Magic experience, including five SCG Tour Open wins. He is now a proud husband and a father to two pugs, the only things in life he loves more than beards and Dragons.
CVM vs. McDarby: G/R Aggro vs. Grixis Control
Get ready to play in SCG Standard Open: St. Louis this weekend by watching CVM battle with G/R against McDarby with Grixis!
Brick City & Reanimator To The Future
If you’d like to play Junk Reanimator at SCG Standard Open: St. Louis this weekend, read about the changes CVM would make to it to adapt to the metagame.
CVM vs. Kenny: Naya Aggro vs. U/W/R Control
Prepare for #SCGBALT this weekend by watching Kenny and CVM battle with the two decks that won SCG Standard Opens last weekend!
I Love Standard
Chris VanMeter takes a look at Aaron Barich’s Naya Aggro deck, which made Top 8 of the first Open & won the second at #SCGDAL. Prepare for Standard at #SCGBALT!
U/B Tezzeret
This week CVM tells you about the U/B Tezzeret deck that he played at SCG Legacy Open: Nashville last weekend along with Chris Andersen, who made the Top 8.
Top 4 In Sealed At #SCGCHAR
CVM goes over his sorting and thought process for building his Sealed deck at the first ever StarCityGames.com Sealed Open in Charlotte last weekend.
Victory In New Jersey
Chris VanMeter tells you about the G/B/W Reanimator deck that he played to earn the trophy at #SCGNJ and gives you some ideas for #SCGPITT and #SCGCHAR.
Four Steps To An Effective Sideboard
Would you take a test and only be prepared for one-third of the material? Learn how to build an effective sideboard for a tournament by using CVM’s four steps!
B/R Zombies & More With Dragon’s Maze
Read about the new cards that two-time SCG Legacy Open winner Chris VanMeter is excited about Dragon’s Maze bringing to B/R Zombies and other decks in Standard.
New Kids On The Block
If you want to beat G/B/W Reanimator at #SCGSEA or #WMCQDC this weekend, join CVM as he highlights a few Standard decks that have evolved to beat the menace.
Metalworking At The Invitational
CVM played Metalworker in the Legacy half of #SCGINVI to a Top 16 finish. He recommends his list to anyone who wants to play something different at #SCGMKE.
What We Gonna Do With All This Junk?
CVM tells you about the great weekend he had playing G/B/W Reanimator, ultimately making Top 4 of a PTQ. See if you should beat ’em or join ’em at #SCGINVI!
O Boros Reckoner, Where Art Thou?
Two-time SCG Legacy Open winner Chris VanMeter details the evolution of the Standard metagame since PT Gatecrash. Study up before #SCGMA and #SCGORL!
What To Play In Atlanta?
Chris VanMeter reviews the best Legacy decks and where the metagame seems to be heading. SCG Open: Atlanta is right around the corner, so don’t leave home without a good list to kick off 2012.