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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.

Seven Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard Decklists Based Around Vampires

GerryT puts on his brewing cap (and neckguard) to present seven Vampire-based brews for Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard. Which will you build first on MTG Arena?

Izzet Dragons And Four-Color Blink (Yorion) Are The Decks To Register At The SCG Invitational At SCG CON

GerryT makes his cases for two MTG decks for the SCG Invitational at SCG CON. Why does he see Izzet Dragons as a no-brainer for Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard, and why does Modern leave him so torn?

Can Anything Topple Izzet Dragons In Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard At The SCG Invitational?

With the SCG Invitational and SCG CON this weekend, what is the Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard deck to play? Eight SCG creators share their lists.

The Future Of Azorius Control In Historic Without Memory Lapse

With Memory Lapse suspended in Historic, what’s a control mage to do? GerryT charts the future of Azorius Control on MTG Arena with a fresh list and sideboarding guide.

Why I Would Play Dimir Control In This Weekend’s Standard Arena Open

With the Standard Open on MTG Arena coming soon, GerryT makes the case for Dimir Control in Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard. Get his latest list and a sideboarding guide.

An Honest Review Of Noriyuki Mori’s Azorius Aggro For Magic World Championship XXVII

Noriyuki Mori brought the most unique deck to Magic World Championship XXVII. But how good is his take on Azorius Aggro? Gerry Thompson investigates.

Where Blood On The Snow Fits In Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard

Can Blood on the Snow become the best sweeper of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard? GerryT examines the new MTG decks that look to take advantage.

Naya Is The Best Esika’s Chariot Deck In Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard

Do Esika’s Chariot decks need a third color in Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard? GerryT makes the case for Naya as an MTG mirror-breaker.

Is Storm The Festival Magic’s New Collected Company?

Storm the Festival shares some traits with Collected Company, but does the comparison end there? GerryT explores the card for Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard MTG.

Let’s Get To Breaking Ghoulcaller’s Harvest In Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard

Ghoulcaller’s Harvest could form the backbone of a new MTG Standard deck with the release of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt. GerryT explores the possibilities and offers lists.

The Moon Is Full: Exploring Gruul Werewolves In Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard

Werewolves have always come up short in Standard when Magic takes a trip to Innistrad. But Gerry Thompson believes their newest tools will take them from pretender to contender.

Everything I Know About Izzet Phoenix In Historic

GerryT has been burning up MTG Arena with Izzet Phoenix in Historic. He shares his latest list, details of card choices, and sideboarding against top Historic decks.

Checking In On Modern’s Tier List

In a chaotic Modern metagame, which decks are truly on top? GerryT shares his rankings and how to use that information to succeed on Magic Online.

Finding The Best Dragon’s Rage Channeler Deck In Historic

Dragon’s Rage Channeler is coming to Historic with the release of Jumpstart: Historic Horizons on MTG Arena. But what’s the best use for the one-drop? GerryT surveys the field.

5 Secrets To Success In The New Modern

Modern’s recent rapid shifts have left many players feeling at sea. GerryT shares his “5 Secrets to Success” that will point you in the right direction.