Ragemonger, Xenagos, & Courser Of Kruphix!
Patrick looks at some of the new red and green cards from Born of the Gods to see if we can break out of the black-blue-white paradigm we’ve lived in for so long in Standard.
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.
Control, Ephara, & The Modern Banned List
Four-time Pro Tour Top 8 competitor Patrick Chapin speculates about the Modern banned list and shares some Standard brews with new Born of the Gods card Ephara, God of the Polis.
The New Black Decks & Phenax Combo!
In today’s article, Patrick talks about Bile Blight from Born of the Gods and speculates about what Standard might look like if the new two-mana removal spell becomes popular.
Brimaz: The King Is Here!
Pro Tour Hall of Fame member Patrick Chapin explores the possibilities with new Born of the Gods card Brimaz, King of Oreskos in Standard. Be sure to let him know what you think!
Exclusive Born Of The Gods Preview: Thassa’s Rebuff
Check out Pro Tour Hall of Fame member Patrick Chapin’s exclusive preview of Thassa’s Rebuff from Born of the Gods!
The Red Hero’s Downfall & Tribute!
Patrick Chapin takes a look at two spoiled Born of the Gods cards and evaluates their playability in Standard. Let him know which cards he should cover next in the comments!
Kiora, The Crashing Wave
Four-time Pro Tour Top 8 competitor Patrick Chapin provides you with an in-depth evaluation of Magic’s newest planeswalker, Kiora, the Crashing Wave, debuting in Born of the Gods.
Hot Tub Time Machine
What was Magic like seventeen years ago? Find out as Patrick Chapin explores the September 1996 issue of Inquest magazine that he found while cleaning out his closet.
The 10 Best Grixis Decks I Ever Played
In this week’s article, Pro Tour Hall of Fame member Patrick Chapin reveals the ten best Grixis decks he ever played. Sound off with your own opinion in the comments!
Actually The Best In Standard
Want to get a leg up on the competition before your next Pro Tour Qualifier? Then be sure to read Patrick’s analysis of the state of the Standard metagame over the past month!
Killing On Turn 2
If you’re interested in Vintage, be sure to read this article by Patrick Chapin, author of Next Level Deckbuilding, about the possibilities of Hermit Druid in the format.
Esper On The Frozen Tundra
Prepare to play Standard this weekend at SCG Open Series: Las Vegas featuring the Invitational as Patrick tells you about his Esper Control deck from Grand Prix Dallas-Fort Worth.
Esper, BUG, Or Black?
Four-time Pro Tour Top 8 competitor Patrick Chapin writes about his testing for #GPDFW and what decks you might want to be looking at for #SCGOAK or #SCGCOL this weekend.
Playing G/B In A Mono-Black World
Patrick Chapin played G/B Aggro at GP Albuquerque last weekend. He tells you how he settled on the deck, the other decks he considered, and where he’s looking moving forward.
BUG Or Black/Green?
Patrick Chapin, author of Next Level Deckbuilding, continues brewing in Standard with your suggestions from the comments last Monday. Check them out before #SCGVB and #SCGPROV!