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AuthorValeriy Shunkov

Valeriy Shunkov is a 26 year-old research engineer from Moscow, Russia. Since starting out with Shards of Alara, he's used Magic to "play the game, see the world." He is the winner of the SCG Talent Search and has a new article every Monday.

Demon Speeding

Valeriy tells you why he thinks B/G Midrange is a good metagame call for the SCG Open Series in Salt Lake City, Utah and SCG Classic Series in Albany, New York.

Metagaming Against Jund

Valeriy tells you how he thinks you should go about trying to beat public enemy number one in Standard this weekend at #SCGKNOX and #SCGMINN.

In The Battledriver’s Seat

Valeriy Shunkov has some more interesting ideas for you, this time concerning Ogre Battledriver in Standard. Check them out before #SCGINVI this weekend!

Burning Earth

Valeriy tells you why he thinks this new M14 card could be viable in the upcoming Standard format. See if you should play it at #SCGRICH this weekend!

Ethereal Armor For Witchstalker

A critical mass of Hexproof creatures will be available thanks to Magic 2014. Valeriy looks at how best to put them to work!

Pet Sematary

With Grand Prix Kansas City coming up, Valeriy focuses on underrepresented graveyard-based strategies in Modern.

How To Burn Trees In Miami

Russian Magic player Valeriy Shunkov suggests getting aggressive in Standard this weekend at Grand Prix Miami with Mono-Red or Jund Aggro!

Maze’s End For Standard

Looking for a fun deck to play at FNM this week? Then check out the three different lists Valeriy Shunkov has built around Maze’s End!

Faster, Higher, Stronger

Read Valeriy’s analysis of the current Standard metagame to see what you should be prepared to face this weekend at SCG Open Series: Columbus at Origins.

Adapting Against Aggression

Valeriy shares some ideas for adapting to the aggressive metagame in Standard that you could use this weekend at SCG Standard Open: St. Louis.

Tokens vs. Aggression

With aggro decks on the rise in Standard, Valeriy suggests a few decks to combat them this weekend at SCG Open Series: Baltimore.

A Noble, A Runner, & A Deer

Valeriy highlights three Dragon’s Maze cards and strategies with them that have potential to shine in Standard. Check them out for SCG Open Series: Dallas!

Brews For Dragon’s Maze Standard

Looking for something different to play in Standard this weekend at #SCGNASH or #SCGMA? Then check out a few brews that Valeriy has been working on!

Scars And Stripes

If you’re looking for a Standard deck to play this weekend at #SCGCHAR or #SCGPITT, check out the decks Valeriy has built with Varolz, the Scar-Striped.

Voice Of Resurgence & Other Voices In My Head

Just a few days separate us from Dragon’s Maze Standard. See what Valeriy’s been brewing with Voice of Resurgence before #SCGNJ!