AuthorTodd Stevens

Todd Stevens is one of the SCG Tour's most consistent players, specializing primarily in Modern. Five straight Open Top 8s, with two wins, when playing Modern from March to July of 2017 helped propel him to win 2017 SCG Tour Player of the Year, a title he's looking to defend in 2018.

A Guide To B/G Midrange

Conventional wisdom says that you should play Abzan or Jund if you just have to grind midrange in Modern, but times have changed! Simplicity is the name of the game, and Todd Stevens explains why in excellent detail for SCG Philadelphia!

Decks For Week One Standard

He may be a Modern master, but Todd Stevens knows there’s a new Standard on the horizon at his old Texas home! SCG Dallas will be one third Standard, and he wants to help you squash your rivals with new Rivals of Ixalan decks!

Mini-Masters VS: Rivals Of Ixalan, Game 4!

The boys still aren’t out of Rivals of Ixalan packs! That can only mean one thing: it’s time to battle more! Who are you rooting for?

The Top 20 Cards In Rivals Of Ixalan

We are officially at the tradition level with Todd Stevens and his always-fun deep ranking of the newest Magic expansion’s cards! With surprise picks and surprise omissions every time, no one guarantees more value! Speaking of value…

Constructed Impact Of Rivals Of Ixalan

That’s the big question, isn’t it? How much sway will these cards have in established metagames that aren’t willing to budge? Todd Stevens thinks they’re going to move plenty! Clear the way for Rivals of Ixalan!

Fact Or Fiction: Rivals Of Ixalan Rivalry!

Let’s start 2018 off by jumping into Rivals of Ixalan! Todd Stevens and Ross Merriam are checking out the previews and pre-orders, and there appears to be some disagreement! Who do you think is right?

The Modern Compendium, Part 3: Combo And Aggro

Todd Stevens wraps up his grand survey of the Modern metagame with a look at the combo and aggro decks of the format! Read this concluding part and the others before SCG Columbus!

The Modern Compendium, Part 2: Control And Big Mana

Todd Stevens continues his comprehensive Modern Compendium with a look at the control and “big mana” strategies of the format! A must-read ahead of SCG Columbus!

Stevens VS. Ross: Temur Tron VS. Mono-Green Stompy

With Pauper announced as a Grand Prix side event format in 2018, we’re getting into the spirit on VS! Watch as Todd Stevens wields Temur Tron against Ross Merriam and Mono-Green Stompy!

The Modern Compendium, Part 1: Midrange Decks

Looking for a one-stop guide to all things Modern? Well, that would be too long for just one article, but Todd Stevens is here to get you started with the midrange decks! Watch for the rest of this series later this month!

Stevens VS. Ross: Doubling Planeswalkers VS. Esper Mill

Things are getting a little goofy on VS! Todd Stevens just wants to cast Doubling Season and planeswalkers, while Ross Merriam is on a mission to mill out his foe! Which strategy will reign supreme?

Stevens VS. Ross: Mardu Pyromancer VS. B/W Tokens

We’ve rescued this one from the Thanksgiving archive! Thanks to the Magic of our Magic Directors, we can check out Todd Stevens and Ross Merriam battling Modern just in time to celebrate the Season Two Invitational! Good luck, everyone!

Notes From The Top Of The SCG Tour Leaderboard

Todd Stevens is going to finish Season Two of the SCG Tour atop the leaderboard, and it won’t be particularly close! But what were the secrets behind his success? He offers a few notes for the SCG Season Two Invitational and beyond!

Stevens VS. Brad: U/W Control VS. G/B Tron

The critical Modern matchups continue on VS! Will Todd Stevens and U/W Control lock down the win, or will Brad Nelson and the patient power of G/B Tron prove irrepressible? The SCG Season Two Invitational awaits!

The Modern Decks Most Likely To Dominate At The Invitational

Todd Stevens counts down his Top 8 decks for the Modern portion of the SCG Season Two Invitational! Does his beloved G/W Company make the list? Is Affinity lurking and biding its time? Surely he didn’t leave Jeskai Control and Grixis Death’s Shadow off…