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AuthorRoss Merriam

Ross Merriam has been a fixture on the SCG Tour since 2012 and is one of its most decorated players with over twenty top 8s. He currently serves as the beardliest member of Team BCW and a content creator for StarCityGames.com, focusing on the Modern format as well as Magic fundamentals and theory designed to help you elevate your game.

VS Live! Iconic Decks Of Pro Magic

VS Live! signs off with three last battles that match up six iconic decks across the history of professional Magic.

VS Live! Ross Merriam’s Grand Prix Memories

Ross Merriam relives two key Grand Prix memories plus a bonus SCG Tour matchup on VS Live!

The 6 Magic Articles I Hope You Remember

In his farewell article for Star City Games, Ross Merriam looks back at his archive and chooses six of his writings with timeless lessons for all competitive MTG players.

VS Live! Corey Baumeister’s Grand Prix Greatest Hits

Corey Baumeister relives some of his favorite MTG Grand Prix decks and memories with the help of battle buddy Ross Merriam.

Why Aren’t You Playing Four-Color Indomitable Creativity In Modern?

Are you a Modern MTG player? Do you like winning? Ross Merriam, who came within one win of the Top 8 at SCG CON Philadelphia, gives an in-depth breakdown of Modern’s best deck, Four-Color Indomitable Creativity.

VS Live! Ross Merriam Takes Time-Travel Revenge

Ross Merriam takes his turn driving down Memory Lane on VS Live! He’s chosen three favorite MTG decks, two Standard and one Modern, to spar against Corey Baumeister and rival decks of the time.

Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty First Impressions: Modern

Which Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty cards have the best chance of making a mark in Modern MTG? Four SCG creators give their First Impressions of the set.

VS Live! Corey Baumeister Travels Through Time

Corey Baumeister dusts off three of his favorite decks from the SCG Tour to face rival decks of the time piloted by Ross Merriam.

Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty First Impressions: Pioneer

Will Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty make a splash in Pioneer? Three SCG creators give their Top 5 cards from the new MTG set, from flashy mythic rares to unassuming lands.

Experimental Synthesizer Is Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty’s Diamond In The Rough

Experimental Synthesizer offers huge potential in a cheap package. Ross Merriam builds Pioneer and Modern MTG decks around the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty preview.

VS Live! Mono-Green Devotion Takes On The Pioneer Gauntlet

Long-lived Pioneer MTG deck Mono-Green Devotion reached the finals of a recent event. Corey Baumeister pilots it against the gauntlet assembled by Ross Merriam.

VS Live! Can Modern Brews Triumph Over Top Decks?

Corey Baumeister pilots top Modern MTG decks against a trio of spicy brews selected by Ross Merriam. Can the newcomers take down the old guard?

Tezzeret, Betrayer Of Flesh Is The Next Pioneer Build-Around

Pioneer is one of the few MTG Constructed formats to support build-around cards. Ross Merriam showcases two ways to build around Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty preview Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh.

VS Live! Pioneer Battles, Round 3

Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam go deep into the fringes of Pioneer for some surprisingly successful MTG decks. How did Lutri, the Spellchaser win an MTGO League?

VS Live! In Pursuit Of Pioneer

Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam continue their Pioneer MTG battles with three more intriguing matchups. Can Winota, Joiner of Forces beat a deck full of Vampires?