U/G Devotion In Standard
If you’d like to try something a little different at SCG Standard Open: Columbus this weekend, watch as Sam plays a few matches with his U/G Devotion deck on Magic Online.
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.
Inspired & Springleaf Drum
Born of the Gods spoiler season is finally here! Championship deckbuilder Sam Black takes a look at the possibilities of the inspired mechanic and Springleaf Drum in Standard.
Mono-Blue Devotion In Standard
Sam decided to go with what he knows best again and plays through some matches with his latest Mono-Blue Devotion list on Magic Online. Check it out before #SCGORL this weekend!
Sideboard Lightning Bolt
Two-time Pro Tour Top 8 competitor Sam Black talks about the B/R Devotion deck he’s been working on in Modern while explaining some of his philosophies about deckbuilding.
Esper Midrange In Standard
Still trying to decide on a deck for Standard at the SCG Open Series in Indianapolis this weekend? Then watch as Sam plays his Esper Humans list on Magic Online!
Make The Right Play For You
Sam refutes the idea of the “right play” or the “perfect play” and explains why players should concentrate on figuring out the play that will win the game at hand instead.
Drafting With Sam! Cube #5
Watch as two-time Pro Tour Top 8 competitor Sam Black drafts the 2013 Holiday Cube on Magic Online and leave stories about your own experiences with it in the comments!
Questions!
In this week’s article, Sam answers a few questions people asked him via Twitter, with the topics ranging from the American school system to winning Team Worlds in 2008.
Drafting With Sam! Cube #4
Can’t get enough of the Magic Online 2013 Holiday Cube? Then join eight-time Grand Prix Top 8 competitor Sam Black as he participates in a draft!
My Experience At The Invitational & Plans For Legacy
Sam writes about the lessons he learned this past weekend at SCG Open Series: Las Vegas featuring the Invitational and begins experimenting with token decks in Legacy.
Standard Daily With Mono-Blue Devotion
See where Sam’s at with Mono-Blue Devotion currently before SCG Open Series: Las Vegas featuring the Invitational this weekend by watching him play it in a Daily Event.
Standard Daily With Mono-Blue Devotion
See where Sam’s at with Mono-Blue Devotion currently before SCG Open Series: Las Vegas featuring the Invitational this weekend by watching him play it in a Daily Event.
The Time Has Come
Two-time Pro Tour Top 8 competitor Sam Black writes about why it might be time for him to switch from Mono-Blue Devotion and what he’s thinking about playing instead at #SCGINVI.
U/W Control In Standard
Today Sam tries out Stanislav Cifka’s U/W Control deck from the Top 8 of Grand Prix Vienna. Watch to see if it’s the real deal before #SCGOAK and #SCGCOL this weekend!
Grand Prix Toronto: A Case Study In Sideboarding In Limited
Sam Black narrowly missed continuing his streak of Top 8s at Grand Prix Toronto. He talks about how important sideboarding can be using his second Draft deck as an example.