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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.

All The Ways To Build Copy Cat In Pioneer

The “Copy Cat” combo of Saheeli Rai and Felidar Guardian is one of Pioneer’s strongest threats. Gerry Thompson explores how to build and sideboard it. Plus, his latest Marvel build!

Aetherworks Marvel Is Going To Dominate Pioneer

Wizards of the Coast started Pioneer with a small Banned List, so the best cards are just begging to be broken! See why Gerry Thompson has chosen Aetherworks Marvel and check out his brews!

Introducing Mardu Stoneblade

After Faithless Looting was banned in Modern, Gerry Thompson felt adrift. No more! Today he showcases Mardu Stoneblade, the next generation of GerryT-style Mardu decks, and how to sideboard with it at SCG Regionals!

(Ember) Cleaving Through Bant Golos And The Rest Of Throne Of Eldraine Standard

Is Embercleave the secret to breaking through Bant Golos decks in Standard? Gerry Thompson is giving it his best try with a variety of spicy decklists, including Grixis Knights. Wait, Grixis?!

Simic Midrange Is The (Second-) Best Deck In Standard

Simic Midrange may not be the best deck in the new Standard, but it’s the one GerryT knows best! Get his latest list, what made the cut and why, and a sideboarding guide!

Better Than Vendilion Clique? Breaking Down Brazen Borrower

Vendilion Clique established itself awhile ago as the best faerie in multiple formats, but with the upcoming release of Throne of Eldraine, Gerry Thompson thinks it might have a challenger!

Is Robber of the Rich Red’s Thief of Sanity?

Preview season keeps rolling out impressive new cards, and one in particular has caught GerryT’s attention. Could this new thieving Rogue be the card advantage generator red decks need to make their mark in Throne of Eldraine Standard?

How To Beat Everything With Bant Stoneforge In Modern

GerryT still believes in the power of Stoneforge Mystic, especially as the Modern metagame narrows! Get his latest Bant Stoneforge list, the ideas behind it, and a sideboarding guide!

30 Stoneforge Mystic Brews For SCG Dallas And Beyond

30 decklists, no kidding! GerryT sees near-limitless potential in Stoneforge Mystic for Modern. Will any of these lists break through at SCG Dallas or future events?

Hogaak Isn’t Just For Modern Anymore

With the next Banned and Restricted announcement just around the corner, GerryT believes the Hogaak menace could find a new format to terrorize: Legacy!

The Correct Way To Build Esper Hero In Core Set 2020 Standard

It’s never fun to hear “You’re doing it wrong,” but sometimes it’s the truth! GerryT has sought the path to Esper Hero perfection, and he’s bringing back the results for you, the reader!

Don’t Give Up Yet, Ross! Izzet Phoenix Is Actually Great Right Now!

Ross Merriam may have given up on Izzet Phoenix in Modern, but Gerry Thompson sure hasn’t! What case can GerryT make for Arclight Phoenix and friends while Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis rules the format?

My Mythic Championship IV Called Shots

Before the action got underway in Barcelona, Gerry Thompson called his shots for Mythic Championship IV! What did he foresee for the Modern metagame? What decklist did he submit…and what did he want to?

How I’m Approaching Modern After The Banned And Restricted Announcement

There are plenty of viable options in Modern after Bridge from Below’s banning! GerryT offers five intriguing builds just in time for SCG Philadelphia, including a green splash in Azorius Control!

Five Decks I’d Recommend For SCG Worcester

Still not sure what to play in the wide-open Week 1 Standard metagame? GerryT shares his five recommended decks for SCG Worcester and beyond!