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AuthorJim Davis

Jim Davis is a fifteen year Magic veteran with accomplishments at every level of organized play. He spent the the late 2000s playing on the Pro Tour, and after taking a few years away from the game he reemerged as one of the most accomplished players on the SCG Tour. After winning the 2015 Players' Championship Jim took on Magic full-time and now travels to events as part of Team BCW, produces content both here on Starcitygames.com and on YouTube, streams, and coaches.

Top 5 Predictions For Pro Tour Dominaria

Jim Davis is always ready for a Pro Tour! And he’s usually right, too! See the things Jim expects to see here and get ahead of the rest of the Multiverse!

6 Standard Cards That Should See More Play

Jim Davis is great at taking formats to the next level by digging for underrated cards! These are the latest he’s found in preparing for SCG Minneapolis!

Teferi Is Better Than Jace

Jace, the Mind Sculptor may be the hero Modern deserves, but Jim Davis says he’s not the one it needs right now. Could Teferi, Hero of Dominaria really unseat the greatest planeswalker of all time?

Jim VS Brad: Bant Approach VS W/B Vehicles – Round 5!

We’re looping back to Standard for this week’s finale on VS! Jim Davis and Bant Approach battle Brad Nelson and W/B Vehicles!

Your New Standard Guidelines

It’s not a fully defined meta, but we do know a few rules of deckbuilding to keep you on the right path to SCG CON glory! Jim Davis explains how to succeed in Dominaria…and how to avoid failing!

Jim VS Brad: Abzan Tokens VS Eldrazi Taxes – Round 4!

We’re tossing out the Modern Banned List on VS! Jim Davis wields Deathrite Shaman-fueled Abzan Tokens against Brad Nelson and Eye of Ugin-charged Eldrazi Taxes!

Jim VS Brad: Rashmi, Eternities Crafter VS Baral, Chief Of Compliance – Round 3!

Jim couldn’t let the week go by without getting to battle some Brawl! Sadly, Brad wants to use the abusive Baral to prove a point! Let’s see who comes out on top!

Jim VS Brad: Fecundity Goblins VS R/G Eldrazi – Round 2!

It’s Modern time on VS! Jim Davis and his signature Fecundity Goblins take on Brad Nelson and R/G Eldrazi!

Jim VS Brad: U/R Wizards VS U/W Flash – Round 1!

Jim Davis steps into the arena on VS! Today he brings Standard U/R Wizards to battle against Brad Nelson and U/W Flash!

Fecundity Goblins In Modern

Jim Davis was once the Goblins master of the world. Guess what? He’s bringing it back! Go combo, go aggro at SCG Baltimore tomorrow!

My Heart Says “Adeliz, The Cinder Wind,” But My Head Says…

What is it with Jim Davis and Wizards? Whatever it is, he has developed a hardcore card crush on Adeliz, the Cinder Wind. Find out why ahead of SCG Atlanta!

The Dominaria Over/Under

What Dominaria cards are overrated and underrated? Is it possible that Goblin Chainwhirler is actually underhyped? Don’t get caught off-guard at SCG Atlanta!

Goblins Ain’t What They Used To Be (Except When They Are)

Easy way to find out if Goblins are good again? Ask Jim Davis, Goblin Expert! He doesn’t like everything he’s seeing yet, but there are definitely a few places where the tribe is making a comeback! Find out where and why!

Retention Versus Acquisition: A Rising Tide Lifts All Ships

With lots of newness and change comes lots of criticism, but Jim Davis isn’t buying it! Even as a competitive player, he can’t wait to see this new era in motion! Here’s his reasoning!

Preparing For Team Events (And A Deck For Each SCG Cincinnati Format)

Team Constructed creates unique Magic metagame dynamics! Jim Davis shares his insights…and the three decks that will smash what he expects to face at SCG Cincinnati!