Control In Modern: Part 2
Today I get to finally wrap up this series on Modern! I appreciate you guys sticking with me. I’m going to cover first the non-blue decks, then the blue ones.
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.
Control In Modern: Part 1
Everyone knows that control decks are where the fun is at, right? Well, even if it isn’t, there are tons of options for both control lovers and haters alike. Check out the best lists in Modern.
Combo In Modern: Part 2
If he didn’t go over it last week, Gerry Thompson will cover it in this article: any marginal Modern combo deck is here, including Retether, Eggs, Through the Breach ramp, and more.
Combo In Modern: Part 1
What’s the best combo deck in Modern? Gerry Thompson tells you, and shows you all the other competitive combo decks that might see the spotlight, with just a little love and work.
Aggro In Modern: Part 2
Today Gerry takes a look at some of the more… interesting aggro decks in Modern. They may not be popular now, but just wait a few weeks. Maybe you can carve them a niche in the metagame.
Aggro In Modern: Part 1
I’ve been doing my homework for the Modern season. For this week and next, I’ll be taking a look at basically every single deck in Modern. That is no exaggeration.
Breaking Mortarpod
Gerry Thompson, breaking it once again, but this time with Mortarpod. He’s got two different takes on equipment-themed decks in this article for Standard, so check it!
The New Illusions
Gerry Thompsons has been having a hard time losing with Illusions, and it’s no fluke. Find out why this aggro-control deck is tearing it up.
No Brainstorm? Maverick With Punishing Fire
Gerry Thompson picked up Mother of Runes, Knight of the Reliquary, and Punishing Fire at the Invitational to make Top 8. Find out why blue isn’t the only option in Legacy.
Invitational Top 8
Gerry made top eight of the StarCityGames.com Invitational playing polar opposites—G/W Beatdown and Five-Color Control. Read about the Punishing Fire Maverick deck in Legacy and a special 5CC brew for Standard.
Invitational Video Rundown with Gerry Thompson & Brian Kibler!
In this video Brian Kibler and I go over all aspects of this weekend’s StarCityGames.com Open in Charlotte featuring the Invitational! Looking for some Magic this weekend? We’ve got you covered! Tomorrow: GerryTV with Kibler about the Invitational deck choices & metagame!
One Step Ahead – Five-Color Control In Standard
Gerry and Michael Jacob have modernized 5CC for Standard in anticipation of the SCG Invitational in Charlotte. Shimmering Grotto and Traveler’s Amulet—welcome to the new world!
Standard Updates
Gerry’s looking forward to St. Louis and the Invitational, and evolving his gauntlet accordingly. Check out the top decks in Standard through Gerry’s eyes!
Worlds
Worlds may be over, but there’s an Open in St. Louis as well as the Invitational left. Read Gerry’s thoughts for Standard and Modern to stay one step ahead.
Raving About Worlds
Michael Jacob and Gerry Thompson have been working on a unique set of control-ish decks centered around Desperate Ravings for Worlds. Check out the new tech before this weekend.