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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.

Super Friends, Esper Aggro, & The Rock!

Tired of playing the same old thing and want something different for Standard at #SCGPROV or #SCGVB? Then join Patrick Chapin as he hunts for a rogue deck worth playing!

What To Play In Legacy: 2013

Get a handle on the current Legacy metagame before you decide what deck to play this weekend at Grand Prix Washington DC by reading Patrick Chapin’s latest article.

The Time To Go Rogue

Find out why the next couple weekends might be the perfect time to play a rogue deck in a Standard tournament by reading the latest in metagame analysis from Patrick Chapin.

They’re Coming . . .

Read Pro Tour Hall of Fame member Patrick Chapin’s analysis of Standard from the first week to the present in order to be ready for the format this weekend at #SCGDAL.

Fear And Loathing And Black Lotus

Pat takes a gonzo-reporter tear through recent Vintage results in a quest to unearth a deck that fits his craving of the moment. He wants to see something different, but still build something good – how do we get there from here?

What Jonny Magic & The Boys Taught Me About Drafting Theros

Patrick lays out what he learned about Theros Limited with Team StarCityGames.com before Pro Tour Theros. Study up on the format before your next Pro Tour Qualifier!

The Three Pillars Of Standard?

Get a handle on the current Standard metagame before SCG Open Series: Indianapolis featuring the Invitational this weekend by reading Hall of Famer Patrick Chapin’s breakdown!

Orzhov At Pro Tour Theros *9th*

Patrick Chapin just missed out on Top 8 at Pro Tour Theros with B/W Midrange. Read about the genesis of the deck and why you should consider playing it in Standard at #SCGSEA!

Is Aggro In Modern A Lost Cause?

Patrick Chapin takes a look at the results from Grand Prix Brisbane and unpacks what that says about the health of the format as a whole.

Theros: Blue & Gold!

Hall of Famer Patrick Chapin finishes his pass through Theros, focusing on his Top 5 blue and gold cards today just in time for SCG Standard Open: Cleveland this weekend.

Theros: White & Green!

In today’s article, Patrick Chapin writes about the best white and green cards Theros has to offer as well as builds decks using all of them. Check them out for #SCGCLE!

Theros: Black & Red!

Patrick Chapin, author of Next Level Deckbuilding, reveals his Top 5 black and red Theros cards and builds decks with all of them. Take a look for SCG Standard Open: Worcester!

U/W, U/R, Esper, & Grixis!

Do you want to play a control deck in Theros Standard? Then this article is for you! Patrick Chapin takes a look at building control in the new format and shares some lists.

Boon Satyr & The New Simic

Four-time Pro Tour Top 8 competitor Patrick Chapin examines the bestow mechanic in Theros and uses one of its cards to build a couple of different Standard decks.

The Gods Of Boros

Continuing his exploration of new cards, Patrick Chapin brews up some Standard decks with two of Theros’ Gods, Purphoros, God of the Forge and Heliod, God of the Sun, today.