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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.

Reanimator In Standard

As Gerry Thompson sits down to play in the Magic World Championship, get insight into his testing process through the B/U Reanimator deck he contemplated bringing to the Standard portion of the game’s biggest event! How close did he get to playing it? Why should you?

The Standard Decks Of SCG Dallas

Gerry Thompson highlights the three archetypes he expects to dominate the SCG Dallas metagame and the fourth that could surprise them all.

Video: Jund DeathVine In Modern!

Don’t be caught off-guard by the power of Jund DeathVine in Modern! Watch Gerry Thompson play the deck on Magic Online ahead of the Classic at SCG Dallas!

The Most Fun Ixalan Decks

GerryT likes winning, but winning with a fun Standard deck? Now you’re really cruising! He has all the fun you can handle: refreshing brews, Pirate shows for entertainment, a shore excursion to Jurassic Park…

The GAM Podcast: Episode 48

Gerry and Bryan are back this week to talk about some unfortunate news in the community, as well as give their Top 10 lists for Ixalan!

Merfolk, Dinosaurs, Pirates, Vampires: Three Out Of Four Ain’t Bad

Gerry Thompson isn’t liking Vampires’ chances in Ixalan Standard, but he’s ready to feast on the other three main tribes! Get his latest decklists for them, plus another that’s remarkably…cryptic.

The GAM Podcast: Episode 47

The GAM Podcast comes to SCG! Join GerryT and Bryan Gottlieb as they talk the latest Ixalan news and the rest of the Magic world!

Video: U/R Breach In Modern!

“Annihilator 6.” If that card text is up your alley, Gerry Thompson has your deck for SCG Louisville! Watch him pilot the list that took third in a recent Magic Online PTQ!

Ripjaw Raptor And The Dinosaur Decks

Is Ripjaw Raptor the next Courser of Kruphix or Tireless Tracker? Gerry Thompson is ready to find out! See his Dinosaur-themed decks, from straightforward Temur Energy ports to the wild Dino Reanimator!

Video: Death’s Shadow Zoo In Modern!

With SCG Louisville closer than you think, Gerry Thompson is diving into the wild world of Modern! Watch him battle with Death’s Shadow Zoo on Magic Online!

Denver to DC: Surveying The Standard Metagame

Temur Energy dominated Grand Prix Denver and looms large for Grand Prix Washington DC! Where does Gerry Thompson, who played Ramunap Red in the Mile High City, think the metagame will go this weekend…and what should you play?

Perfecting And Playing With Ramunap Red

Gerry Thompson played virtually the same deck Sam Black used to make the Pro Tour Hour of Devastation Top 8! He breaks down what went right, what went wrong, and how to sideboard with his latest version against all the major matchups!

Brewing After SCG Tour Standard Results

After the SCG Tour showed what was possible in Standard, GerryT is heading back to the brewing! How close is he to solving the metagame? Can he play “protect the queen” and ride one precious card to victory?

Everything You Should Know About Hour Of Devastation Standard

The most recent Pro Tour Champion has his sights set on Standard for the next one! What did SCG Cincinnati reveal about the new metagame, and what’s in store for SCG Atlanta this weekend?

Video: Temur Emerge In Standard!

Hour of Devastation is live on Magic Online, and GerryT is ready to play! Watch him pilot Temur Emerge in the Standard of SCG Cincinnati!