Suspending Doubt About Mono-Blue Living End
The Mono-Blue Living End deck has announced itself in Modern! But does it have staying power? Shaun McLaren takes a deep dive into the archetype, explains his own list, and gives his prognosis!
A Gathering Between Modern And Standard…
Standard’s been on a downswing for a bit while Modern seems triumphant. But when these old frenemies meet in a nameless void to settle old scores, they discover numerous things they have in common. And whatever you do, don’t reveal the twist at the end!
Fun Destroyers: Modern’s 8 Most Frustrating Decks
Sometimes Modern is a joyful wonderland of archetype variety. Then you face one of these decks and all the fun skedaddles to the North Pole. Shaun McLaren shares his picks for the eight most frustrating archetypes in the format. Will you face them at the SCG Season Two Invitational…or choose one for your own use?
The 8 Most Wonderfully Janky Decks In Modern
Last time out, Shaun McLaren picked his Top 8 hottest decks in Modern. This week? Not so much! But there’s plenty of fun to be had in his countdown of the format’s most intriguing jank…and maybe even a competitive list or two!
The 8 Hottest Modern Decks Right Now
The approach of a chilly Canadian winter has Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren thinking about the hottest decks in Modern! He lists his picks for the format’s Top 8 (sorry, Affinity players) and tells the world why they just might tear up SCG Baltimore…or why they might just get torn apart.
Refurbishing U/W Gift For Pro Tour Ixalan
The U/W Gift archetype Shaun McLaren helped refine didn’t get him to Day 2 of Pro Tour Ixalan, but it did propel his teammate to the finals! The cunning Canadian has all the details you need for GP Atlanta and SCG Baltimore to follow!
Video: Azcanta Jeskai Control In Modern
Well, there are two camps: Those that think Search for Azcanta is going to show up in Modern, and those who think it does positively nothing in Modern. Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren goes to bat for SCG Regionals!
Humans Crushing Modern? It’s Jeskai Time! Also, Eldrazi Humans?!
It’s not as if Shaun McLaren needs an excuse to turn to his beloved Jeskai deck in Modern, but the rise of the Humans archetype sure is convenient! And then he has to go talk about Human Eldrazi decks right before SCG Regionals…
Video: Itlimoc Genesis Wave In Modern!
Shaun McLaren wasn’t about to pass up the chance to use Gaea’s Cradle in Modern! Watch his Itlimoc Genesis Wave deck in action ahead of SCG Cincinnati!
Modern: The Best It’s Ever Been?
Shaun McLaren thinks Modern’s in a pretty good place! He didn’t think Wizards of the Coast would ban anything, and he was right. But could Modern be even better?
Searching For Azcanta In Modern
Search for Azcanta proved itself in Standard at the World Championship, but it might be even stronger in Modern! Shaun McLaren shares several lists that might show up at SCG Charlotte! Just how dangerous is this card?
Video: Sultai Energy In Standard!
Shaun McLaren puts his own spin on the Sultai Energy archetype that won the Open in Dallas! Watch him in action ahead of the SCG Charlotte Standard Classic!
Video: Mono-White Monument In Modern!
Oketra’s Monument isn’t just for Standard! Watch Shaun McLaren pilot Modern Mono-White Monument on Magic Online!
The Top 8 Decks Heading Into The World Championship
The first Pro Tour circuit event featuring Ixalan will be this weekend’s World Championship! Two-time Pro Tour finalist Shaun McLaren breaks down his Top 8 Standard decks going into the event and what they must do to thrive there!
The Sky Is Falling With Shaun McLaren
So you think Ixalan will make Standard even better? Oh, you sweet summer child! Shaun McLaren has seen this show before, and spoiler alert: you’ll laugh because it hurts!