AuthorCorey Baumeister

Corey Baumeister is best known for his Standard prowess and became a household name after his utter domination on the Grand Prix circuit in 2017 with a win at Grand Prix New Jersey as well as making the Top 8 of the next four Standard Grand Prixs. Corey’s winning ways don't stop at the GP stage however, as he has racked up three Top 32 finishes at Pro Tour/Mythic Championship level events and combines forces with Brad Nelson and Brian Braun-Duin to bring his fans the Bash Bros podcast weekly.

Commander VS #271: Secret Santa Season Finale

The Commander VS crew did a Secret Santa, and their gifts to each other? Commander MTG decks, of course. Who’ll head into the holidays with a win?

VS Live! Modern Not-So-Secret Santa

It’s a holiday treat as Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam give each other Modern decks as presents, from combo delights to Golgari Elves.

VS Live! Sultai Infect Faces The Modern Gauntlet

Sultai Infect’s recent Modern MTG results were too much to ignore on VS Live! Ross Merriam pilots the deck against Corey Baumeister’s gauntlet.

Commander VS #270: Midnight Hunt VS Crimson Vow Precon Battle

It’s Midnight Vow VS Crimson Hunt as the Commander VS foursome wield the paired sets’ preconstructed Commander decks. Which list and player will be the last ones standing?

VS Live! Modern Misfits

Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam battle with six oddball Modern decks from recent Magic Online events!

My Grixis Death’s Shadow (Lurrus) Decklist For This Weekend’s Modern Events

Corey Baumeister is back to share his updated Grixis Death’s Shadow (Lurrus) decklist ahead of the weekend’s many Modern events.

VS Live! Innistrad Championship Replay

Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam battle with six Historic decks from this past weekend’s Innistrad Championship!

Commander VS #269: Innistrad: Crimson Vow Legends

Corey Baumeister joins the Commander VS crew as they battle with decks led by Innistrad: Crimson Vow legends. Which new MTG commander will rule the table?

Everything I Know About Grixis Death’s Shadow (Lurrus) In Modern

Corey Baumeister piloted Grixis Death’s Shadow to a 7-0-1 record on his way to winning the SCG Invitational. He gives his latest list of this top Modern MTG deck and an extensive sideboarding guide.

VS Live! Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard After Week 1

It’s a battle of old versus new as Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam pilot established and emergent Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard decks that put up results in Week 1 MITG tournaments.

VS Live! Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard, By Viewer Request

The viewers have spoken. Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam pilot new Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard decks submitted by you, the MTG fans.

VS Live! Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard Showcase

Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam bring Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard’s wildest decks to the table, from Bant Dollhouse to…is that a Jeskai Party deck?!

VS Live! Fresh Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard Brews

The Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard brewing continues as Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam race to build and battle with the best MTG decks.

VS Live! First Look At Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard

SCG Invitational champion Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam battle with early builds of Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard decks with the latest MTG previews.

VS Live! Our Top 3 Decks For Modern In The SCG Invitational At SCG CON

What’s the Modern MTG deck to play in the SCG Invitational at SCG CON? Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam play their three best candidates in the latest VS Live!