Eight Cards To Play At SCG Syracuse
War of the Spark has shifted the balance of power in Standard! “The Innovator” explains his theory of how power is distributed through the set and covers eight cards that should see more play at SCG Syracuse!
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.
Analyzing War Of The Spark’s Impact On SCG Richmond
The results are in, and “The Innovator” is crunching the numbers! What War of the Spark cards came out to play, which looked like complete busts, and where do we go from here?
Why God-Eternal Kefnet Is The Card To Play At SCG Richmond
“Dear God-Eternal, what have they done?” Patrick Chapin thinks the Zombie God has Standard superstar potential, and he’s here to show you how to break it in time for SCG Richmond!
The Many Ways To Use Gideon Blackblade In War Of The Spark Standard
Gideon Blackblade is more flexible than you might think! Hall of Famer Patrick Chapin has placed the planeswalker in decks ranging from Azorius Control to Boros Feather and … Five-Color SuperFriends?!
The End Is Near: Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
Patrick Chapin and the ultimate Grixis planeswalker are a match made in Magic heaven. He brews with Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God in Standard before teaming it up with Jace, the Mind Sculptor in Modern!
Analyzing Liliana, Dreadhorde General
One War of the Spark panel later, and The Innovator’s mind is spinning! How would he make the most out of Liliana, Dreadhorde General?
Duo Standard And The Breakout
The richest tournament in Magic history has a never-before-seen format! How would “The Innovator” tackle Duo Standard, and what decks would he choose?
Expand Your Modern Horizons!
How will Wizards of the Coast reshape Modern through Modern Horizons while keeping the format’s feel intact? “The Innovator” uses this lens to examine possible reprints and new cards!
Mythic Championship Cleveland: Sultai, Controversies, And Beyond
Patrick Chapin had an eventful Mythic Championship Cleveland on the way to a Top 64 finish! See where he would take Sultai Midrange going forward, what he thinks of the weekend’s gameplay controversies, and more!
Why I’m Playing Sultai Midrange At Mythic Championship Cleveland Tomorrow
With all decklists for Mythic Championship I, Cleveland locked in, Patrick Chapin reveals his list of choice and the close-but-not-quite decks he considered along the way!
Getting Edge Over Sultai, Esper, And Nexus
After SCG Baltimore, the Standard metagame has clear targets, and The Innovator is taking aim! He examines top-performing lists for the weekend and finds a key idea for attacking the metagame at SCG Dallas!
Hydroid Krasis Breaks Out Big! And More #SCGINDY Observations
Hydroid Krasis wasted no time in making its mark on the new Standard! Patrick Chapin is hyped about the Jellyfish Hydra Beast, and he’s here to interpret its big results and the performance of other top finishers!
Wilderness Reclamation Is About To Warp This Format
The cat is officially out of the bag for SCG Indy! This enchantment will have a big Standard impact, and Patrick Chapin says it isn’t going to stop at Nexus of Fate! Check out the amazing things you can do with the card with the most buzz!
How Angel Of Grace Fits Into Every White Guild
A splashy mythic with crazy stats is a great place to start a Standard! Patrick Chapin wants to make sure you have the best possible home for this bomb, so he’s put a lot of mental energy into finding just that! You’re welcome!
Everything You Can Do With Rakdos, The Showstopper
Flipping coins isn’t always what we look for on competitive cards, but what if this one was pushed THAT far? Patrick Chapin is ready to put on a show with the Showstopper! Join him for a ton of analysis and lists featuring the latest version of Rakdos’ eponymous leader!