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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.

Ikoria: Lair Of Behemoths Set Review: Black

The Innovator brews with Ikoria’s black cards! Mythos of Nethroi and Heartless Act are plenty powerful, but there’s more to the color than removal…

Ikoria: Lair Of Behemoths Set Review: Blue

It’s time to brew with blue! What Ikoria cards caught Patrick Chapin’s eye this time?

Ikoria: Lair Of Behemoths Set Review: White

Patrick Chapin kicks off his Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths set review with a look at the white cards! What caught The Innovator’s attention?

Zirda, The Dawnwaker Is Gonna Get Banned In Legacy

When Zirda was previewed, we knew it was going to be powerful. The real question is just how powerful is it?

Let’s All Calm Down About Companion, Shall We?

Patrick Chapin discusses why fears of companion cards are overblown before brewing with Obosh, the Preypiercer!

Narset Of The Ancient Way Is Bringing Jeskai Back To Ikoria Standard

Patrick Chapin has high hopes for Narset of the Ancient Way! See how “The Innovator” plans to use it to bring Jeskai back to Standard glory!

Snapdax, Apex Of The Hunt Is About To Change Everything

Who better than “The Innovator” to start brewing with mutate? Hall of Famer Patrick Chapin shares brews based on Snapdax, Apex of the Hunt!

Top 10 Under-The-Radar Modern Decks

The banning of Once Upon a Time has opened up room for creativity in Modern…including Indomitable Creativity. Patrick Chapin shares his top brews!

Perfecting Grinding Breach In Modern For SCG Regionals

Grinding Breach is Modern’s most menacing combo deck for SCG Regionals! Get Hall of Famer Patrick Chapin’s latest list and sideboarding guide.

How Did Kroxa, Titan of Death’s Hunger Win The Modern Classic At SCG Indianapolis?

While Uro may be getting most of the attention, it’s the other titan from Theros Beyond Death that took down the Modern Classic at SCG Indy!

Why Pioneer Shouldn’t Be Modern-Lite And How To Fix The Format

All successful Magic formats have their own identities. Why does Patrick Chapin see Pioneer turning into “Modern-Lite,” and how would he fix it?

Explaining The Rise of Temur Reclamation In Theros Beyond Death Standard

Temur Reclamation is back, and this time it has the power of a Titan behind it! Patrick Chapin breaks down the Standard metagame as seen at SCG Richmond.

Catching Up To Theros Beyond Death Standard For SCG Richmond

Patrick Chapin reviews the state of Standard ahead of SCG Richmond. Does “The Innovator” see any format-breaking tech?

Exploring Mono-Green, Mono-Red, And Gruul Devotion In Theros Beyond Death Standard

After covering Mono-Black Devotion last week, Patrick Chapin examines Mono-Green, Mono-Red, and Gruul Devotion in Theros Beyond Death Standard!

Azorius Control Is Back In Theros Beyond Death Standard

Patrick Chapin explores the possibilities of Azorius Control in Theros Beyond Death Standard! What makes his cut?