Jeskai At Grand Prix Los Angeles
Sam Black ran Jeskai at the recent Grand Prix to a strong result! Find out what changes he would make to the archetype and what innovations he suggests before #SCGMINN!
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: Abzan Aggro In Standard!
Sam Black is ready to embrace the post-Pro Tour metagame! Follow along with him as he navigates some #SCGWOR testing with one of the most important breakout decks!
Standard After Pro Tour Khans Of Tarkir
Sam Black put up a respectable finish at the PT, but his eyes are already turned forward. Sam doesn’t believe we’ve seen all this metagame has to offer and thinks there is more format evolution to come at #SCGWOR!
Modern Cards That Deserve Another Look
Too often, players examine the power of new cards in a vacuum. It’s important, especially in Eternal formats, to understand how new cards interact with older cards too! Sam Black takes a look at how Khans is shaking up Modern by re-introducing some forgotten goodies.
Getting The Most Out Of Your Khans Mana
Mana is more important in Khans of Tarkir than it has been for a Limited set in some time. Your success in Khans Limited may depend on your knowledge of how to maximize your mana! Don’t miss Sam Black’s expert analysis before Grand Prix Orlando!
Video: Amulet Of Vigor In Modern!
Sam Black revisits one of the strangest breakout decks we’ve seen in recent Pro Tours! Join him if you dare to master the math behind this archetype in time for the $5,000 Premier IQs at #SCGNJ and #SCGINDY!
The Return Of The Turn 2 Kill
Sam Black is no stranger to destroying opponents in Modern as quickly as possible. He had a big hand in getting Blazing Shoal booted from the format, and now he’s here to tell you about the second coming! Could this deck decimate the $5,000 Premier IQ at #SCGNJ & #SCGINDY?
Video: Satyr Wayfinder In Legacy
Where some people see a Limited playable, Sam Black sees an Eternal format engine. The world-famous brewer has a new list and he wants to show it off in these videos!
Bloodsoaked Brews
Team World Champion Sam Black had his article published last week hours before the unveiling of Bloodsoaked Champion. See Sam and his new friend catch up in both Modern and Standard!
Video: Abzan Sisters In Modern!
With the Abzan clan on the march in Standard, Sam Black retreats to Modern to explore what this color combo is capable of beyond the usual Tarmogoyf builds! Study up before this weekend’s $5,000 Modern Premier IQ at #SCGATL!
Butcher Of The Horde
Just as a heads up, Sam Black really likes sacrifice-oriented Mardu cards. He was Mardu before Mardu was Mardu! See the incredible lists he’s already conjured up based on one of the most exciting Khans of Tarkir spoilers so far!
Video: Magic 2015 Sealed Event!
Sam Black shows you how it’s done before the upcoming Limited Grand Prix in this brand new video!
Khans Of Tarkir First Impressions: The Clans Of Tarkir
Sam Black takes what we know so far and meshes it with some theory and history to begin to understand how Khans of Tarkir will play! Even without most of the set, this is a theory article you don’t want to miss if you want to be on top of your prerelease!
Video: R/W Burn In Standard!
Sam Black steps outside of his comfort zone to learn more about this well-positioned archetype before #SCGINVI this weekend!
A Possible Hidden Gem And My Reaction To Metamorphosis
Former Team World Champion Sam Black has a new card he thinks one of the biggest Standard decks should consider for #SCGINVI! Then, he discusses some of the more nuanced ramifications of the new Standard structure that few are discussing!