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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.

Why Haven’t You Overextended?

Jon Agley jumps into the online Overextended events hosted by Gavin Verhey on Magic Online and introduces you to some of the craziest archetypes made possible by the unique card pool.

Building A Better Magic Player: We Have The Technology

Jon Agley investigates what matters in preparing for a tournament. Take his survey and contribute to finding out the true makings of a Magic champion.

Cash-Money In Indianapolis: A Combo In Two Formats

Jon Agley made 27th at the StarCityGames.com Invitational last weekend, with two decks he barely played with before! Read about his thoughts on U/R Twin and NO RUG.

Cash-Money In Indianapolis: A Combo In Two Formats

Jon Agley made 27th at the StarCityGames.com Invitational last weekend, with two decks he barely played with before! Read about his thoughts on U/R Twin and NO RUG.

Deceiving Louisville

Jon Agley writes an eloquent recap of his games with Grixis Twin, going 6-3 at the StarCityGames.com Open in Louisville. Read about the deck, how to play it, and what worked and what didn’t. Prepare to face this deck at the Invitational!

Deceiving Louisville

Jon Agley writes an eloquent recap of his games with Grixis Twin, going 6-3 at the StarCityGames.com Open in Louisville. Read about the deck, how to play it, and what worked and what didn’t. Prepare to face this deck at the Invitational!

Caw

I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness, casting Squadron Hawks, / selling their souls in the streets at dawn looking for a playset of Jaces… (don’t miss the decklists at the end!)

Caw

I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness, casting Squadron Hawks, / selling their souls in the streets at dawn looking for a playset of Jaces… (don’t miss the decklists at the end!)

Innovation Is Misunderstood

Wednesday, April 27 – Jon Agley feels that “innovation” is a misunderstood concept in Magic and explains why! He also provides a few new New Phyrexia decklists, including one with Bloodchief Ascension + Mindcrank!

Innovation Is Misunderstood

Wednesday, April 27 – Jon Agley feels that “innovation” is a misunderstood concept in Magic and explains why! He also provides a few new New Phyrexia decklists, including one with Bloodchief Ascension + Mindcrank!

Three Potential Answers To Caw-Blade

Thursday, March 17 – Jon Agley from the Top 4 of the Talent Search is now a regular columnist here on SCG. He kicks off with 3 interesting decks that might be able to fight the Caw menace, sure to be popular this weekend in Fort Worth.

SCG Talent Search – The Magic Of Evolution

Thursday, February 17 – U/W Control has come a long way in Standard since the release of Scars of Mirrodin. Jon discusses his evolution of the deck – make sure to vote for your favorite writer to see them back on StarCityGames.com!

SCG Talent Search – Girlfriends and Decklists

Wednesday, January 26 – Jon Agley writes an insightful article on the lessons his previous relationships have taught him… about choosing decks for tournaments. Vote for Agley to see him in the Top 4!

SCG Talent Search – Something Old, Something New, But Nothing Blue!

Wednesday, January 12th – Jon Agley has made it to the Top 8 of the SCG Talent Search! He brings us some new spins on old decks in Standard and Extended, including Boros, Kuldotha Red, and White Weenie. Make sure to vote!

SCG Talent Search – Card Advantage Is Dead

Tuesday, December 7th – Jon Agley discusses aliens and oranges, card advantage and its death (we killed it), and how to call things what they are instead of the easiest, closest thing.