The Case For Banning Edgewall Innkeeper And Bonecrusher Giant In Standard
Ross Merriam has seen enough. For Strixhaven to thrive in Standard, he says, Edgewall Innkeeper and Bonecrusher Giant have to go.
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: Innovating Strixhaven Standard
Will one of these contenders become the next Tier 1 deck? Join Ross Merriam and Corey Baumeister as they playtest six unique Standard brews from around the MTG sphere!
Strixhaven First Impressions: Modern
Which Strixhaven cards stand a chance of seeing Modern play? SCG creators offer their Top 5 lists in the set’s First Impressions finale.
VS Live! Sizing Up Strixhaven Standard
From Silverquill Silencer to Tanazir Quandrix, Strixhaven Standard takes center stage as Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam battle it out.
Strixhaven First Impressions: Pioneer
Will the potential Pioneer powerhouses of Strixhaven mirror those of Standard? Surprises abound among the SCG creators’ first impressions.
Awaken The Blood Avatar Will Bring Rakdos Back To Its Roots
Is Awaken the Blood Avatar the key to Rakdos Sacrifice’s renewal in Strixhaven Standard? Ross Merriam puts his best brew forward there… and in Pioneer.
VS Live! Strixhaven Standard Showdown
Ross Merriam and Corey Baumeister playtest six Standard decks packed full of the hottest Strixhaven previews
VS Live! Historic With Strixhaven And The Mystical Archive
Ross Merriam and Corey Baumeister playtest the hottest new cards from Strixhaven: School of Mages and the Mystical Archive for Historic.
Unpacking Shaile, Dean Of Radiance In Strixhaven Standard
Shaile, Dean of Radiance offers plenty of power for its low cost. Ross Merriam lays out three potential homes for it in Strixhaven Standard.
VS Live! Tier 2 Historic Before The Kaldheim Championship
Will a surprise Historic deck take the Kaldheim Championship by storm? Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam explore the format’s Tier 2 archetypes.
Kaldheim Exit Interview: Modern
One Kaldheim card got banned in Modern. Another forced a rules change. Did Tibalt or his Trickery come out on top after all the votes were counted?
VS Live! Where Does Historic Go From Here?
Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam continue their quest for Historic’s best deck with six lists from this weekend’s online action.
Kaldheim Exit Interview: Pioneer
How did Kaldheim make its mark on Pioneer? SCG creators rate the most impactful cards and compare their Top 5 lists to their early predictions.
Three Decks That Can Contend With Mayhem Devil In Historic
Jund decks ruled the weekend’s SCG Tour Online action. Ross Merriam showcases three decks that could topple Mayhem Devil and steal its metagame crown.
VS Live! Historic For The SCG Tour Online
Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam continue their Historic battles ahead of the $5K Strixhaven Championship Qualifier.