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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.

All About Abzan Aggro!

CVM had a successful showing at a Premier IQ this weekend! Find out what he thinks of his deck choice, his thoughts on the latest shady Magic behavior, and what he feels is the biggest Standard sleeper card going into #SCGMINN!

Comboing At The State Championships

The deck CVM played at back-to-back States may surprise you! Check out what he learned from playing the deck and if he’d recommend it for #SCGWOR!

Living It Up At Grand Prix Orlando

CVM had the time of his life at Grand Prix Orlando! Check out his recap of all the weekend festivities! From his decks to the amazing people he met, good times were had by all!

The New Beginning

CVM kicked off his Standard season this past weekend! Find out what he thinks of the top performing decks and what they mean for where the format is headed! And don’t forget to watch him build live against BBD at this weekend’s Grand Prix Orlando!

The Three-Color Trap And How To Avoid It

With last year’s devotion-style decks feeling iffy now, and Khans pushing three colors, the world has latched onto Standard feeling three colors is mandatory. CVM is playing with two-color brews to try to get a turn or two head start on those decks for #SCGNJ and #SCGINDY!

Khans Of Tarkir Sealed And Standard

Chris VanMeter (freshly shaved and looking dapper!) tells you about how he feels about the Sealed format you’ll have to navigate this weekend for the Prerelease! Then he talks about what he feels the pillars of new Standard will be!

To The Temur Frontier!

CVM is happy to pledge allegiance to whichever Khan grants him access to his precious monsters! Check out Chris’s ferocious in-progress decklist for when Khans hits the shelves!

Shaving Off The Slump

CVM has done it. His world-famous beard is on the clock. See the tournament and weekend recap that guaranteed that come #SCGSTL, CVM’s victorious face will be just a little bit smoother.

Nissa Isn’t Just Your Standard Planeswalker

CVM opted out of playing Nissa in Standard this past weekend. But what about Legacy? See the crazy decks from his latest Open weekend, and give one of them a try at #SCGINVI!

How To Regain Your Focus After Blunders

CVM is ready for the Season Three Invitational! But first, he has to try to conquer #SCGDC! Before that happens, he needs to tell you about his rebuilding process after a brief falling out period with Jund Monsters.

My Modern Adventure

Being that Modern is back on the map, CVM celebrates by telling you of his near-miss at PTQ over the weekend! See his thoughts on the format and his deck choice!

Jund Walkers And U/R Delver

Everyone knows CVM has been a fan of Big Jund. What does he think of the choices PT Top 8 contender Yuuki Ichikawa made? CVM talks archetype evolution and Modern just in time for #SCGNY!

CVM VS. Shrout: Jund Midrange VS. U/W/R Control!

SCGLive regular Andrew Shrout steps out from behind the desk and up to the table where he’ll battle the ferocious and fiery beard of Chris Van Meter! #SCGDAL is upon us!

The Boros Legion Is Recruiting!

The bad news is that Chris VanMeter won’t be battling at #SCGDAL. The good news is that he can publicly pass on his new brews to you! Check out the brutally quick aggro lists he’s been experimenting with!

Rats!

Chris VanMeter’s Baltimore plans were thwarted. He thinks it may be time for a change to his Standard strategy! Read his advice for Legacy and Standard meant for those attending #SCGKC!