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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.

Two Modern Decks That Take Advantage Of Current Modern Metagame Trends

Modern is as cyclical of a format as you’ll see in Magic. Fortunately, Ross Merriam has found two decks he believes are positioned perfectly for this weekend’s events.

Buy or Sell: Linear Decks In Modern After CFB Las Vegas

With linear decks on the upswing in Modern, what are the contenders and pretenders? Ross Merriam surveys the Modern MTG metagame after this weekend’s results.

VS Live! Modern With Innistrad: Crimson Vow

Todd Anderson joins Ross Merriam to battle with top-finishing Modern decks from last weekend’s Magic Online events. Where is the metagame headed going into this weekend?

VS Live! Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard After Week 1

It’s a battle of old versus new as Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam pilot established and emergent Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard decks that put up results in Week 1 MITG tournaments.

What’s The Modern Deck To Beat Heading Into MTG Las Vegas?

Is there a deck to beat in Modern heading into MTG Las Vegas? Special guest Devon “d00mwake” O’Donnell and five of SCG’s best share their weapon of choice for the weekend.

Everything I Know About Four-Color Indomitable Creativity In Modern

Four-Color Indomitable Creativity is on Ross Merriam’s Modern MTG radar (for being under the radar). He shares his latest list and a sideboarding guide.

VS Live! Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard, By Viewer Request

The viewers have spoken. Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam pilot new Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard decks submitted by you, the MTG fans.

VS Live! Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard Showcase

Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam bring Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard’s wildest decks to the table, from Bant Dollhouse to…is that a Jeskai Party deck?!

Exploiting Fell Stinger For Fun And Profit In Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard

Exploit returns with Innistrad: Crimson Vow, and Ross Merriam is ready to build around it, particularly on Fell Stinger. Has he built the next great Standard deck for MTG Arena?

VS Live! Fresh Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard Brews

The Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard brewing continues as Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam race to build and battle with the best MTG decks.

VS Live! First Look At Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard

SCG Invitational champion Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam battle with early builds of Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard decks with the latest MTG previews.

Chandra, Dressed To Kill Is Priced To Kill In Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard

Looking for the next great mono-red MTG deck? Chandra, Dressed to Kill is coming soon in Innistrad: Crimson Vow and ready to slay. Ross Merriam shares his analysis and early builds.

Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Exit Interview: Modern

The Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Exit Interviews conclude with Modern. Faithful Mending is the consensus best card…but who missed it completely the first time around?

VS Live! Our Top 3 Decks For Modern In The SCG Invitational At SCG CON

What’s the Modern MTG deck to play in the SCG Invitational at SCG CON? Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam play their three best candidates in the latest VS Live!

Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Exit Interview: Pioneer

Did our SCG creators call Innistrad: Midnight Hunt’s impact on Pioneer MTG or what? They look back at their First Impressions and remake their Top 5s for the latest Exit Interview.