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AuthorRyan Overturf

Ryan Overturf is a two-time Open champion and regular commentator for the SCG Tour, as well as a co-owner of Lodestone Coffee and Games in Minnetonka, Minnesota. A cantrip aficionado and connoisseur of value, he's always at the ready to extol the virtues of Grixis.

Is Modern Still A Format Dominated By Uro, Titan of Nature’s Wrath?

Uro, Titan of Nature’s Wrath took over Modern when it was first released, but is it still truly dominant?

So… What’s The Best Deck In Historic?

Amonkhet Remastered has broken the Historic metagame wide open, and our panel of experts are here to provide their picks for the format’s best deck!

So… What’s The Deck To Beat In Pioneer?

The recent Banned and Restricted Announcement left many wondering just what is the best deck in Pioneer? Our panel of experts make a case for their top picks!

540 vs 360 vs 720: What’s The Perfect Size For A Cube?

Everyone agrees Cube is great, but not everyone agrees on the perfect size for one. Ryan Overturf evaluates three different build sizes and shares his thoughts!

How To Build A Manabase For Your Cube

Without proper lands, a Magic: The Gathering Cube will cause non-games and frustration. Ryan Overturf shares the secrets to quality Cube manabases.

So You Want To Make A Cube

Making your own Magic: The Gathering Cube can seem a daunting task. Ryan Overturf demystifies the process with easy-to-follow steps!

What’s The Historic Deck To Beat For The Historic Arena Open?

Five SCG creators, five suggestions for the Historic Arena Open! Will you go with one of their powerful picks or make your own path?

The Magic Online Vintage Cube Exit Interview

Ryan Overturf bids the Magic Online Vintage Cube farewell with a look at the tweaks he would make for its return.

Is Eldrazi Tron The Deck To Beat In Modern?

Fast? Slow? Midrange? Combo? In a Modern metagame without signposts, eight SCG creators offer seven different options!

How Early Can I Take Pestermite And Try To Draft Splinter Twin In Vintage Cube?

Vintage Cube is back on Magic Online and Ryan Overturf is here to test your format knowledge!

When Pack 1, Pick 1 Has No Power

Sometimes the packs just don’t cooperate! Ryan Overturf shows how to make the most of an underwhelming Pack 1, Pick 1 in Vintage Cube.

How Early Do You Draft Leovold, Emissary Of Trest In Vintage Cube?

Leovold, Emissary of Trest is a powerful Vintage Cube card, but is it worth an early three-color commitment? Ryan Overturf breaks down a tricky pick!

I First-Picked Tolarian Academy In Vintage Cube. Now What?

It’s time to go deeper into Vintage Cube Draft! Ryan Overturf presents a tricky pick that winds up in a place you won’t expect!

Everything I Know About Vintage Cube On Magic Online

Ryan Overturf is sharing his secrets to Vintage Cube on Magic Online! He starts with the basics of first picks and the best archetypes for each color.

Is Core Set 2021 The Best Core Set Ever?

Cats or Dogs? Temples? Phasing?! SCG content creators give their first impressions of Core Set 2021, and there are some doozies!