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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.

Misadventures At The #SCGPC

Ross Merriam has had an outstanding year being a fixture on both The SCG Tour® and The Pro Tour. However, his #SCGPC was not a success. Ross examines where he was ill-prepared, where he was unlucky, and how he knows the difference.

Thank You

Ross Merriam is ready for the upcoming #SCGPC! But how did he get here? Ross reflects on another great year in Magic by thanking everyone who brought him here!

Waging The Information War

One of the big things that separates great players from good ones is the ability to deduce information about the game. Ross Merriam explains how to go from good to great by understanding what matters and what doesn’t in the information war that is a game of Magic!

The World’s Longest Brainstorm

Want to see the thought process behind a pro Magic player? How about a pro Magic player wielding a deck as crazy difficult as Storm? Ross Merriam shows you what you’re up against if you sit across from Ad Nauseams and Lion’s Eye Diamonds at #SCGDEN’s $5,000 Premier IQ!

Abzan Aggro And Jund

Ross Merriam has had a diverse and full plate of Magic lately! Here, he tells you why Abzan Aggro has become the biggest and most dominant deck in Standard as we head to #SCGKC, then he explains why he’s rapidly transforming into yet another “Jund Guy.”

Abzan Aggro? Really?

Ross Merriam was too quick to dismiss Abzan over the last month, and the return of the Rhino has hit him hard! See what he’s learned about metagaming in this in-depth Standard analysis piece!

Expanding My Horizons In Indianapolis

Ross Merriam made the conscious effort to play decks outside his comfort zone last weekend! How did he do? What did he learn? What can you learn from his experience that will assist you in your #SCGPHILLY effort?

Expanding Your Horizons

Ross Merriam is one of the great breakout stories of the last few years in competitive Magic. So how did he get there? By not being afraid. Read his advice on the role of discomfort, habit, and exploration as it applies to conquering the Magic world.

Plateauing At The Pro Tour

Ross Merriam continues to battle his way up the pro circuit, but this tournament still wasn’t the resounding success he seeks. See what he’d change about his choices and his Standard deck going into #SCGSTL’s $5,000 Premier IQ!

No Lightning Strike? No Problem!

If you need some guidance on how to get past the loss of Lightning Strike, Ross Merriam is here to show you the decks and the strategies for #SCGIndy that will help you the most by using a suitable replacement!

Drana Decks In Standard

With a Pro Tour just a few weeks way, Ross Merriam has formed a powerful ally! See the various ways he wants to abuse one of the most exciting creatures from the new set!

Exciting Cards From Battle For Zendikar

Is Kiora actually better than Ob Nixilis? Is Hedron Archive the secret glue of new Standard? Is Omnath the ultimate ramp end game or can we go bigger? Grand Prix Finalist Ross Merriam analyzes new Standard with what we know so far!

Cards That Deserve A Second Chance

Ross Merriam picks through Standard’s underwhelming underdogs to look for some sleeper picks for post-rotation action! Think these cards won’t make an impact at some point in Battle for Zendikar Standard? Guess again!