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AuthorOwen Turtenwald

Owen Turtenwald doesn’t jog because he runs these streets. He is a five-time Grand Prix champion, a two-time Magic Player of the Year (2011, 2016), a Magic World Championship finalist (2015), and a member of the Hall of Fame class of 2015. Most importantly, Turtenwald, alongside William Jensen and Reid Duke, make up perhaps the most beloved team in Magic history: the Peach Garden Oath.

The Best Legacy And Standard Deck For Grand Prix Richmond

Yeah, Owen’s playing the GP. And yeah, he’s giving away his favorite lists! All the tech is in plain sight as Mr. Turtenwald prepares you to make a run at glory!

Humans Isn’t The Best Deck

There are plenty of reasons to stay away from Humans at SCG Baltimore! Owen explains why he’s not picking this deck up, as well as giving you much better options!

A Pro’s Thoughts On The Recent Pro Tour Announcement

Owen was watching in earnest as WotC put out their most recent organized play announcement! How does he view the changes? Will they make things worse or better?

My Pro Tour 25th Anniversary

Owen Turtenwald looks back on a bittersweet Pro Tour 25th Anniversary: the decks, the competition, the camaraderie.

Why Mono-Green Tron Will Win SCG Indianapolis

Owen is pretty much laying out his expectations for the top of SCG Indianapolis’s meta: It’s gonna be Tron. Get some keep or mulligan practice with Tron’s new biggest fan!

Let’s Talk Last Week’s SCG Tour Winners

Back to back Team Opens has Owen predicting what he’ll see at SCG Philadelphia! Get his thoughts on a few of the formats you’ll see in action this weekend!

Mulligan And Sideboard Exercises With R/B Midrange

If you’re still on Chainwhirler for SCG Worcester despite the new archetypes in Standard, Owen would like to help! This is the best advice you’ll get on this deck!

Navigating Standard Through The Top Of US Nationals

Another big event, another excellent performance from Owen Turtenwald. The veteran has his sights set on more money and more trophies as we enter the second half of the year! How does he do it?!

Standard Decks With Core Set 2019

Owen has no intention of giving up his position as one of the best in the world. Accordingly, he’s worked hard on his head start on Core Set 2019 Standard! Here’s what he’s got so far…

Move Over, The Scarab God! It’s The Chainwhirler Now.

After Grand Prix Pittsburgh, Owen Turtenwald is ready to rename Goblin Chainwhirler! He shares his many reasons to love it this Sunday at the SCG Atlanta Standard Classic, plus early Core Set 2019 notes!

Getting Wrecked And Big Time Tech: An SCG CON Tale

Owen took on the SCG Tour at SCG Con and came away with plenty to say! He had wins, losses, and fun, and today he wants to give you some nifty tech you may have missed!

Pro Tour Dominaria: *3rd!*

Owen once again proved himself as a world class pro player, but it didn’t stop there! This report straight from Pro Tour Dominaria will prepare you for the competition at SCG CON and beyond!

Pro Tour Dominaria’s Two Big Heroes

He’s on his way to the Pro Tour! All Owen can think about is the hope a deck is hiding and that Standard isn’t about to turn into a battle between its two big marquee heroes!

R/B Aggro Finer Points

R/B Aggro may be a strong deck, but you still need to pilot it well! Magic metagames are about what’s next, not what just happened! Owen talks the new archetype here!

Constricted In Baltimore

While SCG Baltimore was unkind to the Peach Garden Oath, Owen Turtenwald learned plenty! Get his takes on win rates, Winding Constrictor, and more!