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! Tier 1 Modern Decks

Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam battle with top Modern decks. Who will win this showdown of Magic: The Gathering heavyweights?

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Breaking Down The Two Matchups That Matter For Rakdos Sacrifice In Core Set 2021 Standard

Ross Merriam drills down into two key matchups for Rakdos Sacrifice in Core Set 2021 Standard: Sultai Ramp and Mono-Green Aggro.

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VS Live! Standard Sultai Ramp Gauntlet

Is Sultai Ramp the best deck in Core Set 2021 Standard? Corey and Ross run it through the gauntlet to find out!

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Is Modern Still A Format Dominated By Uro, Titan of Nature’s Wrath?

Uro, Titan of Nature’s Wrath took over Modern when it was first released, but is it still truly dominant?

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VS Live! Historic Showcase

Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam showcase the best Amonkhet Remastered Historic decks!

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Rakdos Sacrifice Can Compete With Sultai Ramp in Core Set 2021 Standard

Sultai Ramp has established itself as the deck to beat in Standard, but Ross Merriam believes Rakdos Sacrifice could steal the crown!

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VS Live! Top Post-Banning Pioneer Decks

Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam showcase the best post-banning Pioneer decks from Magic: The Gathering Online and beyond.

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VS Live! Core Set 2021 Standard Stars From The SCG Tour Online

Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam face off with top Core Set 2021 Standard decks from the SCG Tour Online Championship Qualifier #2.

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Spirits Is Once Again A Tier 1 Deck In Pioneer

Ross Merriam saw a different side of Pioneer Spirits on Magic: The Gathering Online this weekend. But is the new post-banning build worth your time?

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VS Live! Is Combo Dead In Pioneer?

Four bannings later, is combo dead in Pioneer? Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam put Magic: The Gathering’s freshest paper format to the test.

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VS Live! Standard After The Bans

Magic: The Gathering banned four more cards in Standard on August 3. Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam pilot the decks that will shape the new format.

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Rethinking Sultai Dredge In Post-Ban Pioneer

After the quadruple Pioneer banning, is this Sultai Dredge’s time to shine? Ross Merriam offers traditional and experimental versions.

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Ari, You’re Half Right About Jund Death’s Shadow In Modern

Ross Merriam is a big fan of Jund Death’s Shadow in Modern, but he thinks Ari Lax got the details wrong! Get his take on the re-emerging deck.

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Modern Redux

Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam continue their pursuit of intriguing Modern decks putting up real results.

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Notables Of The New Modern

These Modern decks may look odd, but they’re putting up results! Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam face off with six notables of the new Modern.

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