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: Shardless, Naturally.

It seems like non-Elves Natural Order decks have been off the radar a little too long. GerryT investigates a recent winner that aims to change that!

Daily Digest: Sneak and Show. And Exhume.

GerryT sneaks in and shows us some of the crazy curveballs you can throw with WaR.MasteR.’s innovative sideboard skills!

Three Modern Decks

Velocity. It’s one of the most understated terms in Magic theory. What is velocity and how important is it in your deck selection? Gerry Thompson takes three of his favorite current Modern lists and shows you the way.

Daily Digest: White Monsters

Another new brew is upon us! It’s almost time for #SCGPROV, do you have your deck choice finalized yet? Consider this wild take on Monsters!

Video: R/B Devotion in Standard

#SCGPROV is almost upon us! Study up with GerryT as he navigates the Standard format with R/B Devotion!

Daily Digest: Ugly Cat, Cute Deck

GerryT continues to show the world the decks we almost missed! Check out this wild Bant list that Gerry can’t help but find a little bit adorable.

Daily Digest: Endless Possibilities

Join GerryT for his new SCG Select Series: Decklist Digest! Here, everyone’s favorite deck tuner comments on decks capable of turning heads! (And make Gerry scratch his…)

How to Beat Mono-Black Devotion

This week, GerryT dissects Standard’s public enemy number one from every angle. Find out how you can be ahead of the Devotion menace in time for #SCGINDY!

White Decks and Other Brews

GerryT shows white some love this week with his brews, but the other colors aren’t left out! Get his take on why white weenie decks haven’t seen much success in Standard and the answer to the question, “What’s the best way to gain six(ish) life against R/W Burn in Standard?”

When the Fire Nation Attacked

GerryT isn’t eligible to play in #SCGSTATES, but that won’t stop him from influencing the metagame! Get his latest red-based decklists and one wildcard surprise from his extensive testing on Magic Online!

Eighteen Forests, Zero Islands

Gerry Thompson made his mark with blue spells and mana, so why has he suddenly switched allegiances and gone green? Get his inimitable take on the metagame and a spicy Mono-Green Devotion list ahead of #SCGSTATES!

Cincinnati and the Future of Black Devotion

Gerry Thompson is back and better than ever! This week he takes aim at Black Devotion. How will the archetype evolve after Andrew Tenjum’s win with B/G in Cincinnati? GerryT breaks down the winning list’s card choices and suggests an intriguing new direction.

Don’t

Pro Tour Gatecrash Top 8 competitor Gerry Thompson is back, and he kicks things off by debunking some statements he’s commonly seen and heard from Magic players over the years.

Listen To Todd Anderson!

If you’re still undecided on a Standard deck to play at SCG Open Series: Indianapolis featuring the Invitational, be sure to check out GerryT’s thoughts about the current format.

The Best Deck After Pro Tour Theros

Two-time SCG Invitational champion Gerry Thompson shares his thoughts about the Standard format after Pro Tour Theros. Find out what you should play at SCG Open Series: Seattle!