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AuthorJon Agley

Jon Agley works full time as a researcher/faculty member of a Midwestern university – he has been playing Magic since 1994, and though he doesn’t frequently have time to play in larger tournaments, he follows the game closely by playing at local game stores, reading online content, and queuing on Magic Online. One time he accidentally qualified for the Pro Tour.

Shining Stars Of Theros Standard

Get an idea of what you need to be prepared to face at SCG Standard Open: Cleveland with Jon’s card-based analysis of the Top 16 of #SCGWOR!

Heroes, Gods, & Monsters

Jon Agley looks at the conceptual roadmap WotC has given us to see if there are any interesting mechanic-driven decks that we can create for Theros Standard.

Mono-Red In RTR Block: Moving To The Main Stage

Jon takes a look at the Mono-Red Aggro deck he’s been playing in Return to Ravnica Block Constructed to see if there are any takeaways for Theros Standard.

The Deep Blue Waters Of M14 Draft

In this set of videos, Jon Agley demonstrates how robust blue is in M14 Draft. Pick up some pointers for your next PTQ!

M14 Grab Bag: A Little Sealed, A Lotta Pyromancer

Jon Agley writes about his thoughts on M14 Limited after participating in the Prerelease and brainstorms with Young Pyromancer in Modern.

Becoming A Modern Master (Or Not)

For the first time, Jon Agley takes his Limited content to the digital realm! Check out his Modern Masters Draft videos to get ready for Grand Prix Las Vegas.

Retaining Card Value

Jon shares the set of basic metrics that he has used to more effectively manage his collection without needing to know the specifics of the current market.

Tilting And Standard

After going on tilt at a Standard tournament last weekend, Jon Agley looked into research about tilting and found some helpful information to share with you.

Dragon’s Maze Sealed: Prerelease Pool & First Impressions

Gear up to play in SCG’s inaugural Team Sealed Open in Somerset, New Jersey by reading Jon’s impressions of Dragon’s Maze Sealed from the Prerelease!

Decks At The Center Of The Maze

Delve into Dragon’s Maze with Jon Agley as he brainstorms deck ideas for Standard and Modern with Obzedat’s Aid, Sin Collector, and Beck // Call.

A Less-Standard Standard: Prepping For #SCGINDY

Jon takes a look at the Standard metagame and gives you some ideas for what to play at SCG Open Series: Indianapolis or SCG Classic Series: Columbia.

Cutting Your Giant Collection Down To Size

Jon shares with you some of the techniques he used to organize his Magic collection and maximize value from his cards while minimizing effort.

Bringing Theory To Your Local Gaming Store: 4-Card Blind

4-Card Blind is a classic, Magic format for thinkers and metagamers. Jon Agley explains how his LGS used it to get more players into the store during the week.

A Hitchhiker’s Guide To Gatecrash

Today Jon has two Gatecrash-inspired decklists for you: a Standard burn deck featuring Boros Charm and a Modern combo deck with Duskmantle Guildmage.

Tokens In The New Year

Looking for a Standard deck to start the new year off right at Friday Night Magic? Then check out Jon Agley’s W/R/B Tokens deck with Burn at the Stake.