Ain’t Got No Soul
Jim Davis takes us through an M15 critique! Keeping in mind the powerful titans of yesteryear, he gives us a comparable study of M15’s mythic monster counterparts: the Soul cycle!
Vintage Masters Draft Primer
Jim has been drafting Vintage Masters like a fiend for the past two weeks, and he has a deep look at the format and some of its key archetypes that he thinks will help players who are looking to dive into drafting the busted packs.
Mulli-Twister
Jim takes a look at some of the questionable hands he has kept over the last few tournaments, and considers how a free Timetwister (minus one) at the start of a game can be a very good thing!
Ooh, We’re Halfway There
Hot off of a Top Four at #SCGPROV, Jim had only a so-so showing for the #SCGINVI this past weekend. Read his thoughts on the format and what he’d play for #SCGVEGAS this weekend!
Money. Mouth. Is.
Last week, Jim Davis told you why he is Planar Cleansing’s biggest fan! Then, he showed everyone why at #SCGPROV! Read about how he will continue to evolve his brilliant control brew for #SCGINVI!
UW Control: Theory Vs. Practice
Standard is a diverse format right now, but where are all the dedicated control decks? Jim Davis put together a handful of UW Control lists and tested them at a variety of events. See his results before #SCGPROV!
The Problem of U/W Control
Jim Davis has played U/W Control to considerable success, so why has he cooled on the archetype? Get his surprising evolution of the deck inside!
Cogging Up the Cube
Conspiracy is meant to be drafted, and for Jim Davis, that means Cube! He looks at the applications for the draft-altering cards spoiled thus far and evaluates new Planeswalker Dack Fayden!
So You Think You Can Brew? Episode 6
So You Think You Can Brew? is back! Reigning champ Frank Ford brings Bant Control to his title defense, but challenger Trevor Humphries is looking to Junk that plan. Who’ll win? That depends on your vote!
The First Eight
A new set means changes to the Standard metagame! Jim Davis examines the top lists from #SCGCIN, pointing out possible future innovations and build-around cards ahead of #SCGKNOX.
Serve The Servants
If you want to play something different in Journey into Nyx Standard this weekend at SCG Open Series: Cincinnati, check out Jim’s Immortal Servitude brews!
Finding Places
In this week’s article, Jim talks about some new cards from Journey into Nyx that he thinks might be able to find a place to shine in the Standard format.
Oh God
SCG Invitational finalist Jim Davis shares his thoughts about the new multicolored God cards being released in Journey into Nyx in a couple of weeks.
It’s Like Rain On Your Wedding Day
Jim looks at the supremely-ironic Ajani, Mentor of Heroes (who shall never trigger Heroic, ever) and brews up some solid first drafts putting everyone’s favorite Leonin Planeswalker to work.
True Diary Of A Part-Time Grinder
Get inspired for SCG Open Series: Milwaukee this weekend by reading Jim Davis’ chronicle of his time at SCG Open Series: Charlotte featuring the Invitational!