Aether Vial Like You’ve Never Seen It Before In Modern
Aether Vial isn’t just for aggro decks in Modern. Sam Black explores another use for it in the Selesnya Vial ramp deck.
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.
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