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.

Daily Digest: Deathrite Freerolls

Shardless Agent has been a favorite of Gerry since it was printed. But what happens when you want a little more Cascade for your buck? Check out this amazing new Legacy archetype that pushes free cards to the limit!

Daily Digest: One Last FNM, Part 2

It’s great that more sweet decks are popping up. It’s too bad that you only have a few more days to use them! Try this control deck featuring one of GerryT’s favorite color combinations!

Daily Digest: One Last FNM

It’s almost time for a huge group of Standard cards to take a bow and walk off the stage. What will you do for your last FNM? If you’re undecided, GerryT recommends this sweet number. It’s good, it’s strong, it’s interesting, and sadly, it’s a little late.

How To Playtest Correctly

Work. School. Lots of things occupy our time so that Magic isn’t always able to. GerryT says that it doesn’t matter. With the right mindset, the right tools, and the right attitude, you can utilize great playtesting no matter what your situation!

Daily Digest: Best Buddies

Need something new for Modern? Like attacking? GerryT’s research has pulled up yet another successful build that packs a lot of punch!

Daily Digest: Desperate Storm

It’s time for another Daily Digest! See the latest and greatest innovation from one brewer that you could use to conquer the $5,000 Modern Premier IQ at #SCGATL!

Daily Digest: Crank It Up

Remember the old days when combo decks were everywhere? Well, thanks to one innovative mind, we just got a little closer. See this crazy (and winning) list before the $5,000 Modern Premier IQ at #SCGATL!

Daily Digest: Release The Robots

GerryT knows as well as anyone that just because an archetype is proven doesn’t mean it can’t morph a bit. Take Affinity, for example. The same shell has been around so long, who knows what else it can do? Check out what else it can do right here! And try it at #SCGATL this weekend!

Synergy Vs. Protect The Queen

GerryT continues to knock pieces out of the park regarding theory on Magic’s new winning philosophies. See him compare decklists of the past to the present and apply his deckbuilding expertise to your #SCGATL trip!

Daily Digest: Social Commentary

Khans of Tarkir has everyone excited to play multicolor decks again, three colors to be specific. But what if three still isn’t enough? Push the limits of manabase taste with this sweet brew for #SCGATL!

Daily Digest: A Thirst For Knowledge

Shouta Yasooka is one of the most innovative deckbuilders of all-time. And he isn’t finished. See his incredible Modern list that nearly made Top 8 at Grand Prix Kobe! Build it for the $5,000 Premier IQ at #SCGATL!

Daily Digest: What’s In The Vault?

Sure Second Sunrise is banned, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun! GerryT heads to Japan again to track down some sweet Modern tech you can use at the $5,000 Premier IQ at #SCGSTL!

Daily Digest: #Griselbanned

GerryT knows that some of the best tech comes together outside of the States. Check out this new Modern monster and test it to take down #SCGSTL’s $5,000 Modern Premier IQ this weekend!

Daily Digest: More Modern Mashups

GerryT finds the best of both worlds–again! Can’t decide between Scapeshift and Through the Breach for #SCGSTL’s Modern IQ? Now, you don’t have to!

The Shardless BUG Primer

GerryT has long-advocated this grindy Legacy build. In this article, he tells you everything you need to know about the archetype and whether he thinks you should play it at #SCGSTL!