Exploring Mono-Black Devotion In Theros Beyond Death Standard
Patrick Chapin takes a deep dive into Mono-Black Devotion! What gems will he find in Theros Beyond Death and other sets?
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.
Top 10 Cards Of The Decade
As the 2010’s come to a close, Patrick Chapin looks back on all the best cards from the decade!
Staggering Insight Is Exactly As Awesome As It Looks
Staggering Insight has the potential to relaunch a Standard archetype when Theros Beyond Death arrives! Get Patrick Chapin’s key early brews.
Breaking Down Mythic Championship VII’s Top 8 Decks And What Comes Next
Patrick Chapin breaks down the Top 8 of Mythic Championship VII and where Standard will go next!
Figuring Out Where Pioneer Goes After The Latest Round Of Bannings
How will the Pioneer metagame shape up after Monday’s triple banning? Patrick Chapin charts the decks left standing!
Playing Blue In Post-Ban Throne Of Eldraine Standard
Patrick Chapin surveys the state of blue in post-Throne of Eldraine Standard. Will it thrive with Veil of Summer banned?
Smuggler’s Copter: A Pillar You Can Count On
Ban Smuggler’s Copter? No way, says Patrick Chapin! Get why “The Innovator” thinks the Copter is destined to become a Pioneer classic … and what other card he thinks will be banned instead!
My Mythic Championship Oko And What Comes Next Monday
Patrick Chapin breaks down his Oko, Thief of Crowns deck for the just-concluded Mythic Championship. Why did he join the majority of the field in running Oko? And what does he think will join Field of the Dead on Standard’s Banned List?
How To Prepare For Chapter Two Of Pioneer
Monday’s Banned and Restricted announcement shook things up, removing three cards from Pioneer. Luckily for us, Patrick Chapin is here to help us prepare for what’s next!
Exploring Deathrite Shaman’s Potential In Pioneer
What can Deathrite Shaman do without fetchlands? Patrick Chapin looks at the best ways to use its potential as a mana accelerator, graveyard controller, and beyond!
Now That Field Of The Dead Is Banned…
With Standard down a card, where does the field (not of the dead) go from here? Patrick Chapin explores the surviving decks of the format and the adjustments they must make now that Oko has stolen Standard’s crown!
Once Upon A Time Is Taking Over Modern
SCG Indianapolis told the story of an intriguing and diverse Modern format! Patrick Chapin takes a deep dive into the Open results and makes a few surprising discoveries ahead of SCG Regionals!
Oko, Giants, And Fires Of Invention: Breaking Down The Standard Portion Of SCG Philadelphia
Patrick Chapin turns his eyes to the emerging Standard metagame, as seen at SCG Philadelphia! What thrived and what wilted under the lights? “The Innovator” has the stats you need!
Opening Up Oathsworn Knight
Oathsworn Knight offers plenty of possibilities in the new Standard! Follow “The Innovator” on his brewing journey ahead of SCG Philadelphia!
Mystic Sanctuary Is A Messed-Up Magic Card
Don’t let the innocent-looking land act fool you! Mystic Sanctuary has some twisted applications, and “The Innovator” shows you its ripple effects in Modern, Legacy, and Standard ahead of SCG Philadelphia!