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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.

Everyone Hide! The Previews Are Revolting!

Aether Revolt previews are out in force, but Shaun McLaren couldn’t take shelter from them even if he wanted to! In his inimitable fashion, the Canadian Pro Tour Champion explores several cards about to shake the foundations of Standard and Modern…and a few that are just plain fun!

Video: Mono-White Martyr In Modern!

One color, no mercy! Shaun McLaren brings his spicy Mono-White Martyr of Sands deck to bear on Magic Online!

The Best Color In The Modern Rainbow!

Pro Tour Champ Shaun McLaren loves to learn Magic in new and interesting ways! That’s why he’s forced himself to mess with mono-color Modern decks to get an idea of what he’s missing by not having to jump through hoops for his mana! What is your favorite Modern color at the moment?

Video: Mono-Green Devotion In Modern!

His deck is green and it has Elves in it, but Shaun McLaren has more than holiday hijinks on his mind! He’s ready to win with Mono-Green Devotion in Modern on Magic Online! Let’s go waaaaaay over the top!

My 2017 Magic Wishlist!

Shaun McLaren doesn’t want much. Really! After getting over his disappointment that he won’t be getting a million Loonies and a pony for Christmas, he shares his wishes for Wizards of the Coast and Magic in 2017…and ways you can work toward making your own Magical wishes come true!

Video: All-In Red In Modern!

Sometimes intricate back-and-forth games are overrated. Shaun McLaren takes to Magic Online in search of free wins in Modern with All-In Red!

Exciting (And Proven) Modern Decklists!

Magic Online Qualifiers have given us a huge sample of strong decklists, many of which we haven’t seen before! Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren is a kid in a candy store when it comes to new Modern builds, and he’s sharing that candy with all of you today!

Heart Of Kiran, New Ajani, Scrap Trawler, And Dredge!

There’s too much Magic for Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren this week! He wants to brew with Aether Revolt! He wants to tell you new combos with the latest previews! And he wants to touch a bit on just how great Dredge is in Modern! Is it too good? Cast your vote here!

Video: U/R Battle Rage In Modern!

Fast and brutally efficient, the U/R Battle Rage deck had a breakout performance in Modern at the World Magic Cup. Now it’s Shaun McLaren’s turn!

Jeskai Control And Temur Aetherworks At #SCGINVI

The #SCGINVI is a two-deck tournament requiring mastery of both Standard and Modern. Shaun McLaren shares his favorites in each format, including updated decklists and his latest perceptions of how to navigate each in the current metagame!

Video: Temur Aetherworks In Standard!

Aetherworks Marvel was gone, right? Well, it is back with a vengeance! Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren is back on board before #SCGINVI!

Video: Jeskai Control In Modern!

Who better to give an #SCGINVI update to this Modern deck than the Jeskai master himself? Pro Tour Champ Shaun McLaren goes to work!

Video: Temur Energy In Standard!

Three colors, one goal: exploit the energy mechanic to take the opponent to zero! Watch Shaun McLaren pilot Temur Energy through three rounds of Standard on Magic Online ahead of #SCGKNOX!

Is It Time To Unban Splinter Twin?

Splinter Twin won a lot of games and a lot of tournaments in a way that a lot of players did not like. But is it possible that card and that combo were what was keeping Modern in check? Was Splinter Twin the Force of Will of Modern? Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren gives his take!

Video: R/G Marvel Breach In Modern!

Big creatures ahead of schedule in Modern? Shaun McLaren is all over it! Check out the R/G Marvel Breach mayhem on Magic Online ahead of #SCGCOL!