Constructed Criticism – Illusions Of Grandeur
Todd impressed a number of spectators (and himself) with the power of Illusions in Innistrad Standard. Read about the deck he used to Top 4 the Indianapolis Standard Open!
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.
Constructed Criticism – Oh Snap!
This weekend marks the debut of Innistrad in the Constructed Magic world with the StarCityGames.com Open Series coming to Indianapolis. Todd Anderson has his own ideas on how to break it in.
Constructed Criticism – Nothing Personal, Just Business
Todd Anderson loves Geist of Saint Traft and Mentor of the Meek in a Puresteel Paladin deck for Standard. If you want to start testing Puresteel for States or the Indianapolis Open, here’s a good starting point.
Constructed Criticism – Staples Of Standard Post-Rotation
Looks like we’re saying goodbye to Zendikar and M11 soon. What’s left from Scars and M12 that will become the new staples of Standard? Todd Anderson gives you his top 20.
Constructed Criticism – Modern Moving Forward
What’s wrong with Modern? Todd wants to make some major changes to the banned and unbanned lists. Do you agree? Speak up in the comments!
Constructed Criticism – Living The Dream Of Pro Magic
I’m just….so disappointed right now. You always do this. And it doesn’t matter what you do, you’re always going to be miserable. My wife couldn’t touch me. She could barely look at me.
Constructed Criticism – Welcome To The Modern Era
Todd Anderson is excited to test for the upcoming Pro Tour in Philly. The new era is ushering in new decks, old decks, and decks of all shapes and sizes; check out what’s cookin’.
Constructed Criticism – 20,000 Reasons To Play Caw-Blade
“Which side would you rather be on?” The answer to this question would change Todd’s life. 20,000 dollars is not chump change! Read about the deck and the player to take down the prize.
Constructed Criticism – Standard After Nationals
Find out what you can do to circumvent Caw-Blade; play a deck that can beat it, not join it. Todd Anderson elaborates on the decks in Standard with a fighting chance.
Constructed Criticism – MOCS And Nationals
Todd Anderson lost in a heartbreaking finals match in the Legacy MOCS, losing a chance at a Worlds invite as well as thousands of dollars in prize. Picking himself up, he prepares for Nationals. What’s shakin’ in Legacy and Standard?
Constructed Criticism – The Struggle Against Mental Misstep: Hive Mind
The effects of Mental Misstep have been far-reaching, and we are still feeling it. People have started fighting back in a variety of ways; one of which is the Hive Mind deck that took down SCG Open: Seattle.
Constructed Criticism – Attacking For A Million
With Cincinnati in the books and Caw-Blade once again taking home the trophy, where do we go from here? Todd Anderson thinks Caw-Blade is the new Jund, a deck that can be beaten with a better plan. One of these ways is Twin combo!
Constructed Criticism – A Song Of Steel And Fire
Todd Anderson discusses Ponder’s return to Standard and the premier aggro deck of the format, Tempered Steel. Don’t miss SCG Open: Cincinnati for the first major M12 tournament post-banning.
Constructed Criticism – Blue Is The New Blue
Should we just ban Islands in Standard already? Blue Control is still operating at full power on Magic Online; if you don’t want to play aggro at the first post-banning SCG Open in Cincinnati, this is the article for you.
Constructed Critcism – The Baltimore Open
Todd updates his NO RUG decklist for Legacy, which he still loves and which people still underestimate. It might be worth giving a whirl at the upcoming Open in Cincinnati.