Let’s Talk
Now on Select! Sam Black seldom writes mailbag articles, but he’s received some interesting questions lately. He opens up and discusses important topics on gender, Magic development, and Pro Tour culture.
AuthorSam Black
Sam Black is professional Magic player who's known for his love of building decks that attack formats from unexpected angles. He's made the Top 8 of sixteen GPs covering every format as well as three Pro Tours, but he's particularly proud of his less common accomplishments, including a Top 4 at the World Championship, a win in the Team World Championship in 2008, and winning a car in 2007.
Video: U/W Eldrazi In Modern
Sam Black wants to see for himself just how powerful the U/W Eldrazi deck can be. He puts together one of the most dangerous decks in the format for his latest video!
On Grand Prix Houston
Sam Black learned a lot about Standard this past weekend. Standard is still pretty wide open, with G/W Hardened Scales and Grixis Dragons performing very well. Where is this format going? Sam Black guides you!
Let’s Talk
Sam Black isn’t one for writing mailbag articles, but he’s received some very interesting questions lately. Today he opens up and discusses important topics on gender, Magic development, and Pro Tour culture.
Video: G/R Eldrazi Ramp In Standard
Sam Black takes a list provided by a recent Classic opponent through a Magic Online League! If it was good enough for last week’s Classic, will it be good enough for this weekend’s at #SCGPHILLY?
Video: Four-Color Ramp In Standard
Sam Black is going over the top in his latest Standard effort! The mana is good. The spells are powerful. What’s not to love for the #SCGLOU Standard Classic on Sunday? Sam makes his case!
What’s Going On In Standard
Sam Black is a foremost analyst of Magic formats, and with all the Modern drama, Standard has been left a little behind. Get up to speed on the inner workings and trajectory of Standard for the #SCGLOU Standard Classic!
Video: Lantern Control In Modern
Sam Black continues his mastery of his Modern deck of choice! While the world ran from the Eldrazi, Sam put up a great Pro Tour Modern record with this very deck! Is it what you need to slay the monsters at #SCGLOU next weekend?
And Now For Something Completely Different
Sam Black doesn’t just analyze Magic, he analyzes what Magic could be in the future. Read about Sam’s appearance at the Pro Tour and a format he thinks could exist alongside Modern in the future!
Preparing For #PTOGW
Recently crowned Super Sunday Series Champion Sam Black has influenced a lot of Pro Tour champions and a lot of formats. See if the insane deck he almost pulled the trigger on for #PTOGW is right for you at #SCGRegionals!
Beating Four-Color Rally
We’re approaching the point where you need to decide to beat Four-Color Rally or join Four-Color Rally. Super Sunday Series Champion Sam Black has advice for both camps in his latest work!
Winning
Sam Black is now a Super Sunday Series Champion! Sam Black explains his Constructed deck choices, his Limited thoughts as we head toward #PTOGW, and a host of other insights that can only help your #SCGCOL chances!
Video: Legacy Cube Draft
With all the curveballs in tournament Magic these days, Sam Black is ready to unwind and just have some fun! See the latest in Cube Draft craziness in his new video!
Discussing The Splinter Twin Ban
Most of us have some stake in new ban announcements. We have the cards or we hate the cards and want them to go. So what does a great Magic mind with nothing to gain or lose think was the correct decision? Sam Black provides his answer!
Video: U/W Control In Modern
One deck that’s flown too far under the radar to be picked up by the ban detector is this one! With the new format shaping up, this one could be a secret weapon at #SCGATL’s Modern Classic this Sunday!