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AuthorGerry Thompson

Gerry Thompson is a Constructed specialist, Platinum pro, and former SCG Tour end boss. His career highlights include twelve Grand Prix Top 8s with two wins and seven SCG Invitational Top 8s with two wins. He won Pro Tour Amonkhet, lost in the finals of Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan, and made the Top 8 of Pro Tour Gatecrash. Many of the first SCG Tour records were set by him.

The GAM Podcast: Standard, Legacy, And Bryan’s Brilliance

Standard is the talk of the town, and we’ve got a lot of Legacy to play at SCG Worcester tomorrow! Join two of the best and brightest as they talk about these formats before the big weekend!

GerryT’s Ten Things: Jace And Bloodbraid In Modern, In Practice

Speculation has come to an end! These are the army of decks that have put Jace or BBE into their lists in order to flesh out this new Modern! Gerry comments on each!

Adanto Vanguard For Grand Prix Memphis

Gerry Thompson is ready to attack! Adanto Vanguard is kind of a weirdo card, but it’s super effective! Get the latest strategies and lists for the Standard weekend ahead!

The GAM Podcast: Grand Prix Memphis + Modern!

You’re getting twice the formats this week! Grand Prix Memphis is the big topic and the Standard that goes with it, but there’s a lot of Modern to be discussed as well! And these guys are the best at doing so!

The GAM Podcast #61

Gerry T returns from his Pro Tour finals to talk about the experience, and of course, weigh in on the mega story of the week: Jace, the Mind Sculptor!

GerryT’s Ten Things: Legacy Looks Fun Again!

GerryT kicks off his new column with plenty of decklists and attitude to spare! What does he like and not like among the latest Magic Online Standard lists? How broken is Pauper? And why does he think Legacy looks fun again?

Winning For Korey

Gerry Thompson had a rollercoaster of a week in Spain. Today he shares the highs and lows of gaining a Pro Tour Top 8 and losing one of his dearest friends.

Mardu Pyromancer For GP Toronto

This deck isn’t a one and done. Gerry Thompson’s Pro Tour 2nd place is real, and so is his deck! He’s got a sideboard guide. He’s got a risky build. He’s got an updated “safe” build. And he’s got the next evolution that could break Modern!

My Predictions For Pro Tour Rivals Of Ixalan

Yesterday, Jim Davis gave his predictions for Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan. Today, it’s Gerry Thompson’s turn! Writing before Round 1 kicks off, he calls his shots on the metagame, the surprises, and why he thinks he and his editor will take some cash home from Spain!

Why Brad Nelson Is Wrong About Merfolk Branchwalker

Last week, Brad Nelson talked some serious smack about fans of the new green two-drop on the block! He asked for opponents, and now it looks like he’s found one in Gerry Thompson!

New Standard: The Decks We Have And How They Can Improve

Gerry Thompson has examined and tested most of the lists that we’re seeing for SCG Philly Standard contention! Today he puts forth the rising and fading stars heading into this weekend’s big SCG Tour event!

The GAM Podcast: Week 1 Standard Fun Facts And The Modern Pro Tour

GerryT and Bryan G. team up to talk the Standard format that emerged in the wake of the bannings and what they expect to see at the Modern-format Pro Tour starting next Friday!

Mono-Red Isn’t Dead

Bad news if you dislike burn spells, haste creatures, and players being allowed to block: red is still here. GerryT can find his footing in a format early and often, and he wants to help you find yours before SCG Dallas.

The GAM Podcast: Arena, Hazoret, And Temur’s Survival

It’s a great week to have the GAM guys voicing the truth! In what promises to be a hugely important listen, Gerry and Bryan are talking all things Magic news! Don’t miss this one!

Fact Or Fiction: Were The Bans Right?

Grab a seat and sit down for another hot take parade between Patrick and Gerry! Let’s tally the votes and see who has the better perspective on the big Standard ban announcements yesterday!