Harmonious Archon Is The New (Cloud)GOAT
MTG has a rich history of powerful 6-drops, and Ross Merriam is back this week to spotlight a card he believes could be one of the strongest in Throne of Eldraine Standard!
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.
Exploring Embercleave In Throne Of Eldraine Standard
What’s could possibly be cooler than a giant fire sword?! The Legendary Artifact from Throne of Eldraine has caught Ross Merriam’s eye and he thinks he may have found a few potential homes for it!
Playing Unfair With Stoneforge Mystic
What’s the point of getting a broken card in Modern if you’re only going to play fair with it? Ross Merriam goes beyond Stoneblade to bring you three lists looking to break Stoneforge Mystic in half for SCG Dallas!
Winners And Losers In A Post-Hogaak World
With a future Modern banning of Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis being broadly assumed by the competitive Magic community, what decks would thrive in the future? Ross Merriam calls three winners and three losers in a post-Hogaak world!
Building My Removal Suite For Orzhov Vampires
There are still edges for Standard sharks to gain! Ross Merriam breaks down his process for choosing a removal suite for Orzhov Vampires as he prepares for SCG Richmond.
It’s Time To Put Izzet Phoenix Down In Modern
Even Ross Merriam is throwing in the towel on Izzet Phoenix in Modern, at least until Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis is banned. But is that the only reason for Izzet Phoenix’s decline?
Hogaak, Not Dredge, Is The Best Graveyard Deck In Modern
To dredge or not to dredge? Ross Merriam answers the question by looking at each deck’s speed, consistency, and resilience. He favors Hogaak over Dredge, but why? SCG Columbus awaits!
How I Got 2nd Place With Mono-Blue Aggro At SCG Worcester
Ross Merriam reached the finals of SCG Worcester with Mono-Blue Aggro! He shares why he chose the tricky deck and offers a complete sideboarding guide for the Standard seat at SCG Philadelphia!
7 Modern Horizons Cards To Watch After The Bridge Ban
With the “Bridge” in “Bridgevine” banned from Modern, it’s time to explore what else Modern Horizons has to offer! Ross Merriam highlights seven key cards that will get their chance to shine!
Three Cards That Will Fill In Core Set 2020’s Missing Pieces
With the arrival of Core Set 2020, Standard is the biggest it will be before rotation. Ross Merriam sees this as a signal to try synergy-based decks, and he has three key cards to look at for SCG Worcester!
Why The Core Set 2020 Color Hosers Are A Big Deal
They’re not called “enemy colors” for nothing! Ross Merriam has his eye on Core Set 2020’s color hosers and the many ways they can help keep threats in check!
5 Burning Questions Facing Modern Before SCG Pittsburgh
Is Bridgevine broken or simply very strong? Either way, Ross Merriam knows how he’ll approach the metagame. Let his set of five questions guide you to the right deck for SCG Pittsburgh!
How To Combat Bridgevine, Modern’s Newest Tier 1 Deck
Modern Horizons gave Bridgevine the tools it needs to soar to Tier 1! So how can you fight off Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis and friends? Ross Merriam shares key strategies, cards, and decks!
The Deck I Want To Play VS The Deck I Should Play In Standard At The Invitational
When your brain and gut are giving you mixed messages, which way do you go? Ross Merriam, torn between two decks in Standard, breaks down their similarities, their contrasts, and what will decide the question.
Giver Of Runes Isn’t Mother Of Runes, But It’s Still A Game-Changer
Modern isn’t Legacy, and a “nerfed” Mother of Runes can still make quite an impact! Ross Merriam offers three homes where Giver of Runes can choose her family!