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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.

Dragon’s Maze Part 1: New Weapons For Existing Decks

What new cards should you be on the lookout for at #SCGNJ? In the first part of his Standard set review, Patrick Chapin highlights DGM cards that could impact existing decks.

Planeswalker Control

Will Ral Zarek be able to find a home in Standard when Dragon’s Maze comes out? Patrick Chapin analyzes our newest planeswalker and shares a couple decks he’s brewed up with him.

Voice Of Resurgence & Sire Of Insanity

Continuing his exploration of Dragon’s Maze previews, today Patrick Chapin, author of Next Level Magic, takes an in-depth look at Voice of Resurgence and Sire of Insanity.

Split // Fuse

Patrick Chapin explores more Dragon’s Maze spoilers with a look at the new split cards with fuse that have been revealed thus far to see where they could fit in Constructed.

The End Of A Standard

Worlds 2007 finalist Patrick Chapin examines the Standard metagame as the end of the season draws near. See what you should play this weekend in Hagerstown or Milwaukee.

Maze’s End & Ruric Thar: No Joke!

Spoilers for the next set, Dragon’s Maze, have begun! Patrick Chapin talks about the potential of two of them: Maze’s End and Ruric Thar, the Unbowed.

The Dawn Of A New Block

Hall of Famer Patrick Chapin gets a head start on figuring out Return to Ravnica Block Constructed for the next Pro Tour by taking a look at the current metagame.

A Good Time To Beat Graveyard Hate

What should you play at SCG Standard Open: Orlando or SCG Classic Series: Boxborough? Read Patrick Chapin’s analysis of the current metagame to find out!

Ke$ha

This month marks the 26th birthday of one of the world’s most successful active pop singers, Kesha Rose Sebert. Her new album is about magic.

The Modern Metagame For Grand Prix San Diego

Take a look at the current Modern metagame with four-time Pro Tour Top 8 competitor Patrick Chapin in order to get ready for Grand Prix San Diego.

Prime Speaker Bant

Get a handle on current Standard before SCG Standard Open: Washington, DC and SCG Classic Series: Birmingham with Patrick Chapin’s breakdown of the metagame.

Deck Doctor: Simic And BUG

Hall of Famer Patrick Chapin takes a look at three Standard brews sent to him by readers and provides suggestions for how to improve them.

Well That Escalated Quickly

After the largest turnout ever to a Magic event at GP Charlotte last weekend, Patrick Chapin talks about the ramifications and possible ideas for improvement.

The Fourth Pro Tour & That Incredible Top 8

Author of Next Level Magic Patrick Chapin writes about Pro Tour Gatecrash, which was an epic weekend filled with a lot of good news and a lot of history.

Standard Heading Into Pro Tour Gatecrash

Patrick Chapin reviews the Standard metagame right before PT Gatecrash. What kind of metagame does he expect there and at the Cincinnati Open and the Daytona Beach Classic?