Setting The Stage For Death’s Shadow In Historic
Can Death’s Shadow replicate its success in Historic? Sam Black shows how to make the most of the infamous card in a new format.
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.
Bringing Enigmatic Incarnation To A Format Near You
Sam Black is positively enchanted with Enigmatic Incarnation. See how he builds around it in Standard, Historic, Pioneer, and Modern.
After Last Week’s Sneak Preview, Should We Be Excited About Strixhaven?
Does Strixhaven get you excited? Are Sealed Arena Opens more fun than Constructed? Three SCG creators answer these questions and more.
Everything You Need To Know To Win The Kaldheim Sealed Arena Open
Sam Black breaks down everything you need to now ahead of Magic Arena’s first Sealed Deck Arena Open!
In Light of Monday’s Banned & Restricted Announcement, What’s The Deck To Beat In Modern?
Uro is finally gone from Modern and our team of experts is ready to find the format’s next best deck!
With Today’s Banned & Restricted Announcement, Where Does Competitive Magic Go From Here?
Did Simian Spirit Guide deserve its Modern ban, or Dreadhorde Arcanist in Legacy? Sam Black, PVDDR, and Dom Harvey debate Magic’s latest shake-up.
Why I’m Bringing Emergent Ultimatum From Kaldheim Standard To Historic
Emergent Ultimatum is not new to Historic, so why has its moment come with Kaldheim? Sam Black explains all and offers his latest list.
Introducing Elf Party (Jegantha) To Kaldheim Standard
Sam Black is throwing an Elf Party and you’re invited! Learn the ins and outs of Kaldheim Standard’s coolest tribal deck.
Teamwork Makes The Dream Work: Building Tribal Aggro Decks in Kaldheim Standard
Can tribal aggro decks compete in Kaldheim Standard? Sam Black offers builds based on Warriors, Elves, and more.
Why Graven Lore Could Be Magic’s Next Sphinx’s Revelation
“This is like Dig Through Time meets Treasure Cruise where you just get the best of both worlds.” Sam Black praises Graven Lore in Kaldheim Standard.
Can Esika, God Of The Tree Make Five-Color Gods Happen In Kaldheim Standard?
A Five-Color Gods deck in Kaldheim Standard would be legendary. Sam Black tries to make the dream real by brewing around Esika, God of the Tree.
Bringing Glory Back To Dragons With Goldspan Dragon In Kaldheim Standard
Is Goldspan Dragon the best Dragon since Glorybringer? Sam Black is ready to make Treasures and take names with it in Standard and beyond.
Does Toski, Bearer Of Secrets Have What It Takes In Standard?
Where will Toski, Bearer of Secrets fit in Kaldheim Standard? Sam Black explores how this card-drawing Squirrel might find its niche.
Why I’m Still Playing Abzan Blink (Yorion) In Historic And You Should Be Too
Don’t count out Abzan Blink (Yorion) in Historic! Sam Black shares his latest list and an extensive sideboarding guide.
Introducing Naya Adventures In Zendikar Rising Standard
Courtesy of Sam Black, it’s time to explore Standard’s next best Adventures deck – Naya!