No Pain, No Gain
Patrick Chapin, “The Innovator,” takes a look at the seismic shifts that are now possible in Standard because of five little lands we now know are about to be released in Magic 2015. Will enemy painlands change everything?
AuthorPatrick Chapin
Patrick Chapin, "The Innovator," is a member of the Hall of Fame class of 2012. The Pro Tour Journey into Nyx Champion and five-time Pro Tour Top 8 competitor is a renowned deckbuilder and author of both Next Level Magic and Next Level Deckbuilding.
M15: Let The Brewing Begin
There is nothing better than brewing during preview season for an awesome new set, and Patrick takes a deep dive into Magic 2015 to revel in a brewer’s paradise.
Slivers
Patrick Chapin, “The Innovator,” has been trying to find a way to beat Black Devotion, U/W Control, and Mono-Red with the same deck… and is curious whether building your deck around a certain tribe will hit those goalposts after the release of Magic 2015.
Everything You Need to Know About Standard
The Innovator isn’t done just because he has a Pro Tour victory! In this leap back into Standard, Chapin analyzes results from #SCGINVI. If you’re #SCGVEGAS-bound, you can’t afford to miss this detailed breakdown!
Avatars: The New Titans
Patrick Chapin has seen the future with the unveiling of some new M15 spoilers. Find out what impact these powerful new mythics will have and see some fresh brews from The Innovator himself!
Some Boats Are Not Steered
Pro Tour Journey Into Nyx Champion Patrick Chapin takes an in-depth look at the misguided view of luck in Magic culture and how changing your perspective can turn you into a champion.
Pro Tour Journey Into Nyx: *1st* – Part Two
In Part Two of his can’t-miss tournament report, Patrick Chapin describes his three life-changing days, going through them round by round on his way to the Pro Tour Journey into Nyx title.
Pro Tour Journey into Nyx: *1st* – Part One
When a Hall of Famer and one of the best writers in Magic wins his first Pro Tour, there’s a lot to say. In Part One of his can’t-miss tournament report, Patrick Chapin details the preparation that led up to his victory.
The Prophecy Fulfilled
Journey into Nyx has begun to reveal its true impact on the Standard metagame. Patrick Chapin, “The Innovator,” has a breakdown of the top decks from #SCGKNOX and explores the latest technology ahead of #SCGSTATES.
The Journey Begins…
One weekend into the Journey into Nyx metagame and Standard has experienced a shakeup! “The Innovator” breaks down the top decks of #SCGCIN and the influence Journey into Nyx had on them ahead of #SCGKNOX.
Journey into Nyx Part 3: Full-Blown Insanity!
Patrick “The Innovator” Chapin is in fine form! Will one of his off-the-wall brews evolve into a defining deck of Standard? If so, you’ll read about it here first!
Journey Into Nyx Set Review Part 2: New Brews!
Prepare for the SCG Standard Open in Cincinnati, Ohio this weekend by reading the second part of Pro Tour Hall of Fame member Patrick Chapin’s review of Journey into Nyx!
Journey Into Nyx Set Review Part 1: Updates!
In the first part of his review of Journey into Nyx, Patrick updates existing Standard decks with new cards. Check it out to get ready for SCG Open Series: Cincinnati this weekend!
Standard-Legal Enchantress
Four-time Pro Tour Top 8 competitor Patrick Chapin brews with new Journey into Nyx cards Brain Maggot; Extinguish All Hope; Athreos, God of Passage; and more in Standard.
Keranos, God Of Storms
Get excited for the release of Journey into Nyx in a couple of weeks as Patrick brews in Standard with Keranos, God of Storms, one of the new set’s five God cards!