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.

Daily Digest: The Control Freak

Shadows over Innistrad has already made a pretty steady impact on Modern, but there’s a holdover from Zendikar that wants to leave a lasting impression on the format as well! See the latest creation of one of the great Magic Online deckbuilders here!

Close Calls And G/W Tokens

Ever had a run of luck in Magic that just continually put you outside the top 8? Ross Merriam is on a bittersweet streak of strong finishes, and he wants to help you if you’re in the same position! Plus, he’s got the latest on Standard’s biggest deck of the moment!

Daily Digest: And I Cannot Lie

Defense. Clap clap. Defense. Clap clap. Ross Merriam likes the idea of taking the toughest creatures on the block and putting them in a nice Assault Formation! Here, he’s gathered up one successful pilot’s list that does just that.

Daily Digest: Devotion To Winning

That…is a lot of red mana symbols. Is the pairing of Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx with the heavy colored costs of Shadowmoor block the next big thing in Modern? Could a new wave of explosive devotion decks be unleashed at the #SCGATL Modern Classic?

Ross VS. Majors: W/B Control VS. Four-Color Rite

It’s an all-out VS. brawl ahead of #SCGATL! Watch Ross Merriam pit his W/B Control build against Michael Majors and the power of Collected Company plus Cryptolith Rite!

Daily Digest: Let’s Pump…(clap)… You Up!

It’s entirely possible that the winner of the #SCGATL Modern Classic will have bigger creatures than their opponents. In-depth analysis, sure. Ross Merriam has the details on a deck that gets its creatures huge. Ridiculously. Huge.

Daily Digest: Get Mad

Madness isn’t just a Limited mechanic, kids. Ross Merriam has the decklist to prove it! If you want to get mad–no, really–go crazy at #SCGATL with this awesome brew!

The Problem With Cryptolith Rite

Cryptolith Rite has been a huge breakout card this Standard season, but Ross Merriam has discovered a big problem for this strategy going forward. Read his #SCGATL preview here!

Daily Digest: Picture Perfect

This all-time Magic great is very adept at taking pictures of his masterpieces. And this one just might be his greatest yet! Sleeve it up for battle this weekend at #SCGATL!

Daily Digest: Pure. Brilliance.

Brilliant deck, or brilliant play? Whichever was behind this deck’s success, its pilot had a brilliant weekend. Ross Merriam explores the seldom-seen cards of an intriguing new deck that’s sure to show up at the #SCGATL Standard Open!

Ross VS. Majors: Bant Humans VS. U/R Eldrazi Control

Looking for something powerful yet under-the-radar for the #SCGATL Standard Open? Ross and Majors have you covered! Watch their showdown between Bant Humans and U/R Eldrazi Control!

Updating Legacy Storm

Standard and Modern have had a bit of the limelight recently, but Legacy is still out there every SCG Tour® weekend! Eternal Masters promises to increase the Legacy spotlight, and Ross Merriam wants to get you up to date!

Ross VS. Majors: G/R Aggro VS. W/B Flicker

Modern is a wide-open format with a deck for everyone! Watch Merriam and Majors battle it out with G/R Aggro and W/B Flicker ahead of #GPCharlotte!

Daily Digest: Double Dragon

This is your friendly reminder that Dragons of Tarkir is Standard legal. That means you should be playing more Dragons! Ross Merriam throws a fist pump to one player who still remembers what it’s like to breathe fire!

Daily Digest: The Miller’s Tale

Let’s be honest: This was going to have to happen eventually. There’s a certain section of the Magic world that just loves this strategy, and #GPCharlotte may be the perfect time for them to join forces and come out milling!