Video Daily Digest: Ninja Rap
There’s always a spicy twist to be put on established Modern decks! Ahead of SCG Syracuse, Ross Merriam highlights a U/R Delver deck with a big difference! Go, Ninja of the Deep Hours, 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.
Video Daily Digest: Mister Blisterpod
Cryptolith Rite is poised to make a comeback in the new Standard! Ross Merriam highlights an intriguing Magic Online list that makes the most of seemingly innocuous cards like Blisterpod!
Merriam VS. Todd: Bant Spirits VS. Temur Tower
It’s Standard VS! Ross Merriam pilots a Bant Spirits that made Top 32 in Cincinnati against Todd Anderson and Temur Tower!
Enjoy Standard While You Can!
The Pro Tour is about to collapse the Standard metagame into distinct tiers. Before it does, enjoy the pre-PT freedom…and get Ross Merriam’s take on where the pros will go!
Video Daily Digest: Tokens Of Control
The token decks of Standard don’t have to be linear! Ross Merriam showcases a successful online list that draws on both Hidden Stockpile and Fumigate!
Daily Digest: Squee!
Sometimes a deck just makes Ross Merriam happy. A recent discovery from Magic Online’s Modern Challenge has done exactly that! When was the last time you saw Squee, Goblin Nabob doing work?
Merriam VS. The Boss: Temur Monsters VS. Mono-Red Aggro
As Pro Tour Hour of Devastation looms, all eyes turn to Standard! Ross Merriam wields the Temur Monsters deck that made the Top 32 of SCG Cincinnati, but can he withstand Tom “The Boss” Ross and Mono-Red Aggro?
Video Daily Digest: Sky Huzzah!
Why does it seem like a card can’t just take over Standard without being tossed into Modern? Is this archetype that good? SCG Atlanta: Watch out for this one…in both formats!
Video Daily Digest: Emergent Gameplay
Champion of Wits was the enabler Elder Deep-Fiend was looking for! Ross Merriam highlights a sweet Temur Emerge decklist that could have legs for Standard at SCG Atlanta!
Underrated Decks In Each SCG Atlanta Format
What format are you tasked with at SCG Atlanta? No matter what your answer, Ross Merriam has the next level goods! Standard, Modern, and Legacy are all on display here!
Video Daily Digest: Red Deck Breathes
Before Jonathan Job brought red back to life at SCG Cincinnati, Ross Merriam found this list and played a round! Your SCG Atlanta Standard pilot needs to see red’s return!
Daily Digest: Totes Devotes
Let’s be honest here: It’s only a matter of time before Nykthos reliably destroys Modern. Until then, we’ve got smart and safe lists that can still go over the top in a hurry! The SCG Cincinnati Modern Classic is coming!
Ross VS. The Boss: B/G Delirium VS. Four-Color Energy
SCG Cincinnati looms, and our VS Series stars are brewing Standard! Ross Merriam has B/G Delirium on the brain, but can it withstand the Four-Color Energy of Tom “The Boss” Ross?
Video Daily Digest: Flickerwin
Flickerwisp, Collected Company, and Aether Vial in the same deck? Ross Merriam showcases the instant-speed shenanigans that will make Modern quake!
Let’s Build Crested Sunmare Decks!
The title says it all, folks. Ross Merriam thinks he’s found the heir to Broodmate Dragon and Wingmate Roc, and he’s ready to brew!