The Knots And Bolts Of Jeskai
Fans of Mr. McLaren can only go so long without their Jeskai fix! Shaun looks into the future of the archetype, some innovative lists, and relies on his Pro Tour winning build for the right inspiration!
Krark-Ing The Modern Metagame
Matt Nass took yet another new Modern combo deck to the top of the mountain in Phoenix! Shaun McLaren took noticed and tested the deck extensively! Here’s what he found for you to take to SCG Cincinnati!
Hot Takes On Cool Modern Decks
Jace, the Mind Sculptor this. Bloodbraid Elf that. You know what? Shaun McLaren just wants to brew! Today he shows the out-there decks he’s played over the last month to get your mind working!
Shelf The Elf!
Shaun McLaren expected a lot of Jace controversy, but he didn’t imagine Bloodbraid Elf would steal the show! How are you going to beat this thing at SCG Dallas? Shaun provides the notes from all his testing on Bloodbraid here!
Mastermind’s Acquisition For Fun And Profit
New Standard decks are still being discovered and developed! This is one of the latest, and Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren is a big fan! See his updates for this exciting new archetype!
The First Week With Jace Decks And How To Beat Them
Shaun McLaren has spent the last week on the Mind Sculptor grind in Modern! Today he reveals his results. What’s gained in value? What’s on a downswing? And what’s the tech card that might crack all the codes?
Modern Jace Places
It’s a blue mage miracle! Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren shows you all the decks he’s ready to try Jace, the Mind Sculptor in! Aggro kids need not apply!
B/G Midrange At Pro Tour Rivals Of Ixalan
Jeskai Control was a viable archetype and Shaun McLaren didn’t play it. This deck must be good! Shaun gives his take on Modern’s newest oldest craze: Thoughtseizing people until they’re good and dead!
Control And Combo In New Standard
Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren sees a lot of aggro running around this early format, as is the custom. But he’s working on the next evolution of Standard! His choices for control and combo are here for the taking!
Top 16 Standard Decks Entering SCG Philly
McLaren is a Pro Tour Champion because he follows the metagame trends! And yeah, we’re early, but these rankings are foolproof! If you’re battling Standard at SCG Philadelphia or beyond, here’s where things stand! Agree or disagree?
The Gateway To Control
Everyone prepare: the control decks are coming! Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren has his eye on an enabler that will spell doom for your Standard and Modern dominance at SCG Dallas! Is this card the real deal?
Lots Of Rivals Of Ixalan Top 4s!
Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren is ready for Rivals of Ixalan, and he’s ranking the bests from across Magic’s newest expansion! His pick for the best card in the set may surprise you…
Modern’s Hidden Gem Archetypes For SCG Columbus Weekend!
It ain’t all about Tron and Storm, kids! There are a lot of archetypes that are starting to bubble beneath the metagame’s surface! Professor Shaun McLaren has two Pro Tour Finals appearances to his name and his class is in session! Pay attention, you!
Magical Group Therapy For The Holidays
Three formats and two online platforms gather for coffee, doughnuts, and group therapy. But will their season turn the holidays into hellidays? The twists and turns of Shaun McLaren’s mind are on full display!
Through The Breach To Jeskai Nirvana In Modern
As the last few weekends have proved, there’s more than one way to Jeskai your way to Modern success! Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren surveys the scene ahead of SCG Columbus!