Looking Back Before Entering Dragon’s Maze
The release of Dragon’s Maze is only a couple of weeks away. Valeriy talks about a few cards already in Standard that might finally get the chance to shine.
Zombies & Other Monsters Of Dragon’s Maze
Valeriy highlights a few different Standard decks that popped up recently and considers how spoiled Dragon’s Maze cards could take them to the next level.
The Ugly Duckling
Read why Valeriy thinks it may finally be time for Human Reanimator to shine again at SCG Open Series: Milwaukee or SCG Classic Series: Hagerstown this weekend.
Forced Adaptation
Valeriy tells you how you should adapt in order to beat G/W/B Reanimator in Standard this weekend at SCG Open Series: Atlanta featuring the Invitational.
Surviving Amongst Behemoths
Valeriy Shunkov takes a look at the Standard metagame and tries to find some weaknesses to exploit just in time for #SCGMA and #SCGORL this weekend.
Heavier Aggro In Standard
Valeriy is looking towards heavier aggro in the current Standard metagame. Take a look at some decks he thinks might be well positioned for #SCGKC this weekend.
Decks, Wine, & Rain: Vacation In Europe – Verona
Prepare to play Standard at #SCGBIRM or #SCGDC this weekend as Valeriy Shunkov shares the lessons he learned while playing Jund Aggro at Grand Prix Verona.
Experimenting With Gyre Sage
This week Russian deckbuilder Valeriy Shunkov shares some brews he’s been working on with Gyre Sage. Check them out before #SCGSC and #SCGINDY this weekend!
Pro Tour Lessons Learned
Valeriy thinks the Standard metagame is going to move towards more aggro and midrange decks. See his recommendations for #SCGKY and #SCGVEGAS!
The Gates Are Crashed, Long Live The Gates
How will Pro Tour Gatecrash affect the Standard metagame? Valeriy tells you his impressions of the event and highlights the decks that caught his eye.
A Look At Post-Ban Modern
Valeriy Shunkov goes over how the Modern metagame has shifted since Seething Song and Bloodbraid Elf were banned. Get ideas for your next PTQ!
SCG Standard Open: Atlanta Review
What should you play at SCG Standard Open: Edison or SCG Classic Series: Memphis? Valeriy goes over the Gatecrash Standard decks that caught his eye in Atlanta.
Orzhov And Other Colors Of Gatecrash
Valeriy shares two Orzhov and three multicolored green Gatecrash Standard decks he’s been working on. Consider his ideas for SCG Standard Open: Atlanta!
Zoo In Gatecrash Standard
This week Valeriy experiments with what three-colored aggressive decks might look like in Standard after the release of Gatecrash.
What’s New In Gatecrash?
Russian Magic player Valeriy Shunkov goes over a few Gatecrash cards that he thinks could be playable in Standard along with a couple rough decklists.