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AuthorMark Nestico

Our favorite bearded battler has moved on from the competitive Magic scene, but that doesn't mean he's putting the cardboard down. Mark has finally found his calling in everyone's favorite single-card format, Commander. Don't worry, though - he'll still be popping up from time to time to tell you why something you love sucks as only he could.

Mighty Morphin’ Abzan Rangers!

#SCGPORT is approaching, and Mark thinks it’s morphin’ time! Join us for a look at Mark’s latest list and his unsuppressed love of 90s childhood nostalgia!

The Fallacy Of Pride

Mark Nestico reflects on his Pro Tour adventure and preaches the importance of keeping yourself in check regardless of your Magic successes. Don’t let pride get the best of you at #SCGCLE!

My First Pro Tour

Recount the adventures of Mark Nestico as he returns home from Belgium and his first PT! Discover what he discovered about Standard before #SCGPROV!

Your First Time

From FNM to the Pro Tour, Mark Nestico is taking a break from his PT testing to tell you how to approach each level of competitive Magic! Good luck in Belgium this week, Mark!

Put Your Money Where My Mouth Is

Mark Nestico is qualified for Pro Tour Dragons of Tarkir, and accordingly, he’s playing insane amounts of Magic. As a result, he’s found a host of singles that are being criminally underrated! Mark shares the most underrated Dragons of Tarkir cards here!

I Love That I Hate Magic

Whether you’re a lover or a hater, Mark Nestico has some inspiring words about rage-quitting, format diversity, and of course, our wonderful community of players!

Monkey See, Monkey Mardu

Mark Nestico made a decent run at the Grand Prix, and his team learned a lot about the format through their extensive testing! See the deck that they like for taking on G/W Devotion going into #SCGDAL!

A Miami Proposal

Mark Nestico is back with some serious Standard advice. If you want to make a deep run at Grand Prix Miami this weekend, don’t leave home without these powerhouses!

A Modern Proposal

Channeling his inner Jonathan Swift, Mark Nestico humbly asks for your attention for a modest Modern musing on banlists, format health, and all points in between.

The Antiquated Effect

If you’ve been losing with winning lists, Mark Nestico knows your problem. Before you take on #SCGLA, let Mark tell you what you’re doing wrong in Standard!

Redefining Yourself

Mark Nestico took down a PTQ! The new pro is ready to bestow his knowledge of Standard upon you and provide you with greater advice on your way to #SCGHOU greatness!

I Won A PTQ And Some Other Stuff

Mark Nestico was dead set on playing whatever deck was the best one at his last PTQ this past weekend. He did, and it worked… maybe it’ll work for you too at this weekend’s SCG Regionals!

Manifest Destiny

Mark Nestico pops in to bring you the good news about his sweet Prerelease dominance, a new tradition of showcasing your decklists, and of course, a few awesome decklists for #SCGDC!

I Sold Out

Mark Nestico was dead set on playing a very powerful deck at a PTQ this past weekend. Unfortunately, a more powerful deck came along! See the Standard deck that has Mark backstabbing, but also winning!

Burning Down The House

Mark Nestico can’t get enough of Fate Reforged! See the card he’s most excited to sleeve up for the new Standard, and what deck he’d take to the $5,000 Standard Premier IQ at #SCGPHILLY!