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AuthorGerard Fabiano

Gerard Fabiano is a Pro Tour mainstay with a number of high-profile finishes under his belt. He made Top 4 of Pro Tour Boston and has nine Grand Prix Top 8s, including wins at Grand Prix Philadelphia, Grand Prix Montreal, and Grand Prix Baltimore. With over 275 pro points and five Open Series wins, Gerard has a great deal of experience that he loves to share. Above all else, he is a great ambassador for the game.

Anything Pro – Grand Prix Atlanta Started Off Just Like Any Other Grand Prix

Tuesday, February 8 – If there were such a thing as being too pro, Gfabs certainly would be pushing the limit. He makes 43rd place at GP Atlanta with U/W Control and uses his keen storytelling skills to give you a glimpse into the Pro Life.

Anything Pro – My Entourage

Monday, December 6th – A lot of people say one of the main reasons they play Magic is for the “friends” they make, but I like to use a different word. That word is “entourage.”

Anything Pro – The Art of Tilting

Monday, November 22nd – Do you tilt? Do you tilt a lot? Gerard knows all about it. Let him train you in the art – and then teach you how to stop tilt.

Toronto and Beyond

Friday, November 5th – Do you want to be proooo like Gerard Fabiano? Then sit by the fire and read his stories. You might learn a thing or two.

Stay Cool, Be Real

Thursday, October 21st – Gerard Fabiano has some lessons for ya’ll in communication, innovation, and more. He builds a Venser deck and a white weenie deck for your consideration for the upcoming StarCityGames.com Standard Open: Charlotte.

Got Angels on My Side

Thursday, October 7th – Gerard Fabiano, who made Top 8 of US Nationals with U/W Control, brings us another unique take on the archetype, one that can crush the major green decks in Standard.

Feature Article – The Rares (And Mythics!) Of M11 Limited

Friday, September 3rd – Because they’re rare, you don’t get to know the rares and mythics as well as the commons. But Gerard ranks them all for you, telling you how to play them and what archetypes they slot into!

Feature Article – Top 8 at U.S. Nationals

Friday, August 27th – Gerard Fabiano piloted an exciting version of UW Control to the Top 8 of U.S. Nationals. No Wall of Omens? No Path to Exile? He shares his story, and latest build, today.

Feature Article – Getting Better At Magic

The StarCityGames.com Open Series heads to Denver!
Wednesday, August 4th – In this excellent article, pro favorite Gerard Fabiano outlines a number of interesting tips for anyone looking to improve at Magic. He outlines five failings he has perceived in a number of players, and highlights them in the hope we can all avoid them in future. He also updates his Blue/Black Control deck!

Feature Article – Blue/Black Jace Control in Standard

Grand Prix GP Columbus July 30-August 1, 2010
Friday, July 16th – Just when you think the pre-M11 Standard format is dying, Gerard Fabiano brings us an exciting Blue/Black Control deck that packs a powerful punch in the current metagame! He breaks down the build and the match-ups today, and suggests that the deck is a candidate for glory in the evolving M11 Standard metagame!

Feature Article – Esper Flare for Standard

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Wednesday, May 19th – While there are a trio of strong decks underpinning the Standard metagame, it doesn’t mean there’s no room for innovation. Today, Gerard Fabiano shares his Esper Flare control deck, which preys on the format’s behemoths. Could this be the deck that cracks Grand Prix: Washington DC wide open? Read on to find out!

Feature Article – Extended Death Cloud


Grand Prix: Oakland!

Friday, February 5th – Extended is proving to be a format in which any deck can flourish… at least, that was the case before Thopter Depths became dominant. Nevertheless, knowledge of any deck can take the pilot over the top. Today, Gerard Fabiano brings us his intriguing Death Cloud deck, alongside a funky PTQ-winning offering from Ken Adams!

Feature Article – UBG in Extended, and A Word On Mulligans

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Thursday, January 14th – The Extended PTQ season continues apace, and deck builders worldwide are looking for the elusive strategy that can bring home the blue envelope. Fan Favorite Gerard Fabiano believes he has found such a strategy, and he spills the beans inside…

Feature Article – Examining Jund, and Zendikar Sealed Tips


StarCityGames.com 10K Open - Los Angeles

Wednesday, December 23rd – Fan Favorite Gerard Fabiano brings us an article on the strongest deck in the format: the all-conquering Jund. He investigates a few overlooked tactics and strategies for Jund development, before moving on to some Zendikar Sealed tips!

Feature Article – The Secret is Out: Grixis Control in Standard

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Friday, August 21st – Patrick Chapin believes the best deck in Standard is Five-Color Control. Until recently, Cedric Phillips favored Kithkin. However, fan favorite Gerard Fabiano believes this rogue creation is the strongest option left for those of us battling to pick up an elusive Blue Envelope. Intrigued? Then read on!