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AuthorJustin Parnell

By day, Justin Parnell is the Acquisitions Department Manager at SCG and the host of Commander VS. By night, he's ready to take on all challengers in Cube, Commander, Legacy, and even Vintage. You can also find him behind the booth at SCG Opens and Grand Prix.

The 540: Innistrad: Midnight Hunt’s Impact On Cube (Part 2)

On this episode of The 540, Justin Parnell and Ryan Overturf review the best black and red spells from Innistrad: Midnight Hunt for Cube.

The 540: Innistrad: Midnight Hunt’s Impact On Cube (Part 1)

On this episode of The 540, Justin Parnell and Ryan Overturf review the best white and blue spells from Innistrad: Midnight Hunt for Cube.

Commander VS #261: Fan-Requested Commanders

This one is for the fans. The Commander VS crew take inspiration from fan requests… and Golos, Tireless Pilgrim graces the table for the last time.

Midnight Hunt Commander “Coven Counters” Full Deck Reveal

The Commander VS crew reveals the “Coven Counters” Midnight Hunt Commander deck. What haunting new cards await for your 100-card games of MTG?

The 540: Top 5 Innistrad Cards For Cube

Justin Parnell and Ryan Overturf discuss the historical significance of Innistrad sets for MTG Cube, plus directions for building set-specific Cubes and more.

Commander VS #260: Rags To Riches

The Commander VS crew get random commanders and then spin the wheel. Will they fill their decks with MTG cards over $20… or under $10? Are the paupers doomed?

The 540: Physical Cube Logistics

Justin Parnell and Ryan Overturf discuss the physical logistics of Cube, including which sleeves and boxes you should buy, the best practices for shuffling, and how many lands, tokens, and dice you’ll need.

Commander VS #259: Return To The Studio

The Commander VS crew celebrates its return to the studio with some epic Commander gameplay. From Monks to Monkeys, kingpins to comedy, this one has it all.

The 540: Magic Online Cube Retrospective

On this episode of The 540, Justin Parnell and Ryan Overturf take a look back on Magic Online’s Bant, Temur, and Classic Cubes.

The 540: Managing Your Cube Size

Justin Parnell and Ryan Overturf examine the different options for Cube size and help identify when and why you should consider increasing or decreasing your card count.

Commander VS #258: Planeswalkers Take Command

Planeswalkers take the commanders’ roles in the latest episode of Commander VS. Who will rule the SCG Multiverse?

The 540: It’s All About The Lands (Part 2)

Justin Parnell and Ryan Overturf continue their discussion on lands for Cube, this time examining their impact on Draft: when to take them, how many you want, and more!

Commander VS #257: Legends Of Adventures In The Forgotten Realms

From an iconic Drow to a Prince of Undeath, the legends of Adventures in the Forgotten Realms lead the way on the latest Commander VS.

The 540: It’s All About The Lands

On this episode of The 540, Justin Parnell and Ryan Overturf break down the goal of lands in Cube, including how many you should include, plus a ranking of the best land cycles.

Commander VS #256: Class Cards Of Adventures In The Forgotten Realms

It’s Commander with a twist as the Commander VS crew choose Class cards from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms to lead their decks.