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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.

Innovations – Block Decks Shaping The Future Of Standard

Patrick Chapin “The Innovator” covers all the archetypes from the Block Constructed Pro Tour in Nagoya. How do these decks reflect the future of Standard?

Innovations – Tight Technical Play And Commander In Legacy

Patrick Chapin covers some of the new Commander Deck cards that may see some Eternal play; then, he divulges his thoughts on Legacy and Standard, focusing on elements of tight play—the passing and dribbling of Magic.

Innovations – Killing On Turn 2 With Mesmeric Orb

Patrick Chapin wanted to play a combo deck at the StarCityGames.com Invitational in Indianapolis, but he couldn’t find the Mesmeric Orbs to do it! Read how you can loop infinite Narcomoebas with Basalt Monolith in Legacy.

Innovations – Killing On Turn 2 With Mesmeric Orb

Patrick Chapin wanted to play a combo deck at the StarCityGames.com Invitational in Indianapolis, but he couldn’t find the Mesmeric Orbs to do it! Read how you can loop infinite Narcomoebas with Basalt Monolith in Legacy.

Innovations – Killing On Turn 2 With Mesmeric Orb

Patrick Chapin wanted to play a combo deck at the StarCityGames.com Invitational in Indianapolis, but he couldn’t find the Mesmeric Orbs to do it! Read how you can loop infinite Narcomoebas with Basalt Monolith in Legacy.

Innovations – The SCG Invitational!

Even Patrick Chapin has to admit that if you can’t beat ’em, you should join ’em! For those who think Splinter Twin or Vengevine is where you want to be in Standard, Patrick shows his hand. Caw-Blade is the most dominant deck of all time!

Innovations – The SCG Invitational!

Even Patrick Chapin has to admit that if you can’t beat ’em, you should join ’em! For those who think Splinter Twin or Vengevine is where you want to be in Standard, Patrick shows his hand. Caw-Blade is the most dominant deck of all time!

Innovations – Is The Best Creature In Magic White?

While it’s pretty clear that Mental Misstep is the best Legacy card in New Phyrexia, what is next on the list? Patrick Chapin talks about GP Providence and the upcoming SCG Invitational. Will Stoneforge Mystic take over both formats?

Innovations – Is The Best Creature In Magic White?

While it’s pretty clear that Mental Misstep is the best Legacy card in New Phyrexia, what is next on the list? Patrick Chapin talks about GP Providence and the upcoming SCG Invitational. Will Stoneforge Mystic take over both formats?

Innovations – The New Modern Era

Wizards of the Coast is looking for alternatives to Extended. Modern, a new format at the Community Cup, is a test: will it pass? Patrick Chapin, world-renowned writer and deckbuilder, discusses it and the many deck possibilities in the format.

Innovations – The New Modern Era

Wizards of the Coast is looking for alternatives to Extended. Modern, a new format at the Community Cup, is a test: will it pass? Patrick Chapin, world-renowned writer and deckbuilder, discusses it and the many deck possibilities in the format.

Innovations – Analyzing SCG Orlando Standard With New Phyrexia!

Finally, New Phyrexia is here! Patrick Chapin goes over the results from StarCityGames.com Open: Orlando, the first major tournament to feature the new set. Make sure to read this to figure out how to play the metagame in Louisville.

Innovations – Analyzing SCG Orlando Standard With New Phyrexia!

Finally, New Phyrexia is here! Patrick Chapin goes over the results from StarCityGames.com Open: Orlando, the first major tournament to feature the new set. Make sure to read this to figure out how to play the metagame in Louisville.

Innovations – The Innovator’s Guide To New Phyrexia Constructed: Part 3

To round off Patrick Chapin’s set review for New Phyrexia, he discusses Legacy, Extended, Vintage, and more. With decklists galore, spend the weekend exploring his ideas, particularly for the Legacy Open in Orlando!

Innovations – The Innovator’s Guide To New Phyrexia Constructed: Part 3

To round off Patrick Chapin’s set review for New Phyrexia, he discusses Legacy, Extended, Vintage, and more. With decklists galore, spend the weekend exploring his ideas, particularly for the Legacy Open in Orlando!