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AuthorShaun McLaren

Shaun McLaren exploded onto the competitive Magic scene by winning Pro Tour Born of the Gods and making a finals appearance at Pro Tour Khans of Tarkir, all within the span of one year. Shaun has also been captain of Team Canada twice and has four Grand Prix Top 8s to his name. Shaun started playing Magic with his brother and father during Ice Age and Magic has filled a big part of his life, and his heart, ever since.

My Top Fours

Two-time Pro Tour Finalist Shaun McLaren totally didn’t steal this idea from anyone. What are Shaun’s favorite decks? What are his favorite things about being a Magic pro? How much does he enjoy pan flute covers? For better or worse, the answers lie within.

At The Beck And Call Of Elves

Still looking for a combo brew for #GPCharlotte? Pro Tour Shaun McLaren has the tools you need to run wild! He has the decklist, the sideboarding recommendations, and everything in between! He also has puns. Lots and lots of puns.

Video: Nahiri Jeskai In Modern

Nahiri, the Harbinger is the hottest card in Modern right now, and this deck is the reason! Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren has waited a long time for a Jeskai brew this good. Is this the deck to beat at #SCGINDY this weekend?

Nahiri, the Harbinger At #SCGINDY

Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren has been testing up a storm with the new planeswalker on the block! Shaun talks Nahiri’s power and his prospective #SCGINDY and #GPCharlotte decklists for Modern!

Tirelessly Tracking G/W Tokens

Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren is showing no signs of disloyalty when it comes to the deck that won the Pro Tour title! Shaun is still tweaking his build, and he wants to share his ideas with you today!

Video: G/W Tokens In Standard

G/W Tokens continues to put up excellent results from Pro Tours to SCG Tour® events and everything in between. Shaun McLaren wants to show you how it operates before you take on the Standard Classic at #SCGMKE!

Platinum Changes And The Red Queen’s Race

Pro Tour Shaun McLaren got some good news yesterday when the decision to cut Platinum benefits was reversed, but he still thinks it’s important to demonstrate how the initial decision made him feel. Today, he speaks about the turbulent pro Magic week!

Where’s The Blue In Modern?

Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren is carrying a huge head of steam into the Pro Tour this weekend! Fresh off a GP Top 8, he talks about the new blue movement in Modern and the decks he likes for #SCGStates!

Video: Jeskai Control In Modern

#SCGStates this weekend will continue to showcase the new Modern format we know and love. Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren guides you through the control renaissance with his favorite deck in the format!

The Top Archetypes For #SCGINVI

Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren isn’t just studying #SCGBALT results–he’s working on improving them for this weekend’s #SCGINVI showdown! What does Shaun expect to see succeeding? What does he expect to lose ground?

My Vision Of Modern

The dedicated blue kids have wanted some strong control spells in Modern for a long time. Their dreams came true, and Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren is ready to celebrate by checking out #SCGBALT’s Modern Classic!

Video: Jeskai Control In Modern

The Pro Tour Champion King of Jeskai is back! Shaun McLaren takes one of the most consistent decks in the format through a little April 1st playtesting! Ever the Magic professional, Shaun is on his game as he tells you about this amazing new deck. Sort of. Maybe.

The Shadows Over Innistrad Standard Gauntlet

Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren knows how to prepare for brand new formats! See what his testing grounds are for all of his Shadows over Innistrad decks and the #SCGBALT metagame for next weekend!

Shadow Lands And U/B Control

Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren has been working with mana for his upcoming control deck in Standard, only to find that new lands have made the mana for his build even better! Check out his analysis of new Standard mana and the deck he plans to build on day one!

Advanced Drafting

To the surprise of no one, a two-time Pro Tour finalist has a few Limited Magic tricks that the rest of us don’t! See Shaun McLaren’s excellent breakdown of how to get better at drafting every step of the way!