Strixhaven Exit Interview: Standard
Eight SCG creators revisit their first impressions of Strixhaven for Standard, sharing their hits, misses, and surprise breakout cards.
AuthorTodd Anderson
Todd Anderson has been a competitive Magic fixture for well over a decade, dominating The SCG Tour® with an astounding record 32 Top 8 appearances, including six wins. From his Pro Tour runs to his four Grand Prix Top 8s to his runner-up showing at the 2015 Players' Championship, Todd is one of the most dangerous opponents in the game.
Gaea’s Cradle On A Creature!? Checking Out Circle Of Dreams Druid
As a longtime connoisseur of ramp strategies, Todd Anderson found himself drawn to Circle of Dreams Druid. What can he do with Gaea’s Cradle on a creature?
Living End Is For Real In Modern
Living End always had raw power in Modern. Is the metagame moment right for it to make a comeback? Todd Anderson answers and shares his latest list.
Can Anything Stop Urza’s Saga In The New Modern?
Is Urza’s Saga the latest example of a “use until banned” card in Modern? Eight SCG creators say what they’d play in a rapidly changing format.
Dragon’s Rage Channeler, Not Ragavan, Is The Future Of Modern
Dragon’s Rage Channeler has made Todd Anderson one happy Modern fan. See how he is building with the powerful one-drop from Modern Horizons 2.
The Crashcading Of Modern Has Only Just Begun
Was Crashing Footfalls the payoff Cascade decks needed all along? Todd Anderson tries to build the next great Modern deck with “Crashcade.”
VS Live! Exploring Modern With Modern Horizons 2
Todd Anderson and Ross Merriam continue exploring Modern with Modern Horizons 2. Can Todd make Naya Enchantress work?
VS Live! Testing The Limits Of Modern Horizons 2
Corey Baumeister steps out and Todd Andersons steps in just in time to battle Ross Merriam with six spicy Modern Horizons 2 inspired decks!
Is Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Magic’s Next Deathrite Shaman?
Is Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer one of the best one-drops in Magic’s history? Todd Anderson thinks so and happily states his case.
Suspend Isn’t Just A Mechanic In Modern Anymore
The suspend mechanic has lent its name to a Modern Horizons 2 preview. Todd Anderson shows the uses of Suspend (the card) in a trio of decks.
Is Orzhov Humans (Lurrus) Pioneer’s Deck To Beat?
Pioneer’s healthy metagame has thrived under the radar. Five SCG creators say what they’d play, from Selesnya Company to Orzhov Humans (Lurrus).
Is Izzet Prowess The Deck To Beat In Modern?
Has Sprite Dragon taken over Modern? Six SCG creators say what they’d play on the eve of Modern Horizons 2’s release.
My Historic Anthology 5 Report Card
Todd Anderson takes Historic Anthology 5 card-by-card. Do the Praetors of New Phyrexia still impress? Does Into the North have new life?
All Things Dreadhorde Arcanist In Historic
Dreadhorde Arcanist is one of the new pillars of Historic. Todd Anderson showcases a range of Dreadhorde Arcanist decks from classic to cutting-edge.
Burnin’ Down The House: Wizard’s Lightning In Historic
Put enough Wizards in a deck, and Wizard’s Lightning is “just” Lightning Bolt. Todd Anderson shows why Boros Wizards (Lurrus) has set Historic on fire.