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.

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.

VS Live! Modern On The Eve Of The SCG Invitational

It’s Modern time on VS Live! Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam play top-finishing MTG decks ahead of the SCG Invitational at SCG CON.

VS Live: The Izzet Epiphany Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard Gauntlet

Corey Baumeister won the top prize on MTG Arena at the Arena Open last weekend with Izzet Epiphany. Can he continue the wins against Ross Merriam’s Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard gauntlet?

VS Live! Rogue Modern Decks For The Star City Games Invitational

With SCG CON swiftly approaching, Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam test rogue Modern decks ahead of the Star City Games Invitational.

VS Live! The Yuta Takahashi Tribute

Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam pay tribute to new Magic World Champion Yuta Takahashi with three classic matchups from his career.

Can Anything Stop Izzet Midrange’s Dominance In Modern?

Izzet Midrange has continued its Modern success despite the addition of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt. Can anything stop it? Five SCG minds share their thoughts.

VS Live! The Izzet Epiphany❄ Gauntlet For Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard

Corey Baumeister pilots Izzet Epiphany❄ against Ross Merriam’s Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard gauntlet in a preview of the SCG Tour Online weekend on MTG Arena.

What Does Modern Look Like With The Arrival Of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt?

With Innistrad: Midnight Hunt’s arrival, what’s the best deck to play in Modern? Five top SCG minds share their best lists to take on tournaments on Magic Online and beyond.

VS Live! Modern Metagame Megastars

Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam battle with fresh and successful Modern MTG decks. Which lists (and which player) will reign supreme?

What Does Standard Look Like With The Arrival Of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt?

What’s the deck to play in Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard? Six top SCG minds share their best lists to take on tournaments or the MTG Arena ladder.

VS Live! The Faithful Mending Modern Showcase

Ross Merriam pilots a trio of Faithful Mending decks against Corey Baumeister’s established Modern lists.

VS Live! Top-Performing Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard Decks

Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam face off with top-performing Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard decks from the Hooglandia Open and MTGO Challenges.

VS Live! Viewer-Submitted Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard Decks

Commander VS returns with viewer-submitted Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard decks. Will Corey Baumeister or Ross Merriam triumph in their battle of community creations?

Innistrad: Midnight Hunt First Impressions: Modern

The First Impressions of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt wrap up with Modern. Can any cards in the set muscle their way through eighteen years of MTG history?

VS Live! Vampires And Werewolves In Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard

Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam battle with creatures of the night and other ghoulishly good new MTG cards in Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard.