Guilds And The City
Which guild do you like best in Return to Ravnica? Valeriy Shunkov goes guild-by-guild and discusses which cards he thinks could be in viable Standard decks once the new set is released.
First Impressions Of Ravnica Spoilers
The latest Return to Ravnica spoilers have given Valeriy Shunkov some food for thought. Find out where he thinks some of the new cards might find a home in Standard and Modern.
Teamwork: Krenko’s Command
Valeriy Shunkov has had a lot of experience working with a team for playtesting, so he’d like to pass his knowledge on to you. Get ready for this weekend’s SCG Open Series in Minneapolis!
Last Chance
Russian Magic player Valeriy Shunkov highlights some cards that have been underplayed during their time in Standard that he thinks should get some love before rotation, perhaps at the SCG Standard Open in Denver.
Black Cat And Other Signs Of Bad Luck
Since a reader pointed out that he didn’t include any decks with black in his last article, this week Valeriy Shunkov explores using Black Cat and Smallpox in Standard.
The New Equilibrium
Learn about the current state of Standard after this past weekend’s SCG Standard Open in Washington, DC from Valeriy Shunkov so you can be ready for the format at SCG Open Series: Kansas City.
Underperformed, Overestimated, Or What?
With M13 finally legal on Magic Online, Valeriy Shunkov takes a look at some M13 cards that have underperformed so far on the SCG Open Series but have been doing well in Magic Online Standard Daily Events.
Everyday I’m Ramping
Since Primeval Titan is about to rotate out of Standard, Valeriy Shunkov wants to give it one last chance to shine. Take a look at what he’s been brewing if you want to ramp it up at the SCG Standard Open in Buffalo.
Looking Forward To M13 Standard And Modern
After the first weekend of Standard with M13, Valeriy Shunkov goes over his first impressions of the format from SCG Open Series: St. Louis. He also highlights two Modern Birthing Pod combo decks for those attending GP Columbus.
Something Old And Something Brewed
Since Magic 2013 will be legal this weekend (including at SCG Open Series: St. Louis), Valeriy Shunkov has been working on a few Standard decks with new cards in them: Reanimator, U/G Delver, and Bant Hexproof.
A Modern Myth
If you’re bored with playing Standard and Legacy, Valeriy Shunkov thinks that you should try Modern because of its diversity and the sheer number of interesting decks you have to choose from.
The Brave Old World
With nothing banned in Standard, Valeriy Shunkov thinks we have the perfect chance to prove that we’re able to fight the Delver menace. He’s been working on a Naya Pod deck that you should look at playing at SCG Open Series: Seattle.
Insecticide
Russian deckbuilder Valeriy Shunkov continues to highlight successful "other" decks that did well at Standard events this past weekend. If you’re looking to beat Delver at SCG Open Series: Detroit, be sure to check them out!
Ticket To Ride
Valeriy Shunkov has a quest for you: to make your way to Moscow, Russia for the GP that will take place there on September 15-16! He’s also been working on Mono-Green Aggro in Standard. See if you’d like to try it in Indy!
Different Tribes Of Cavemen
In order to crush Delver, Valeriy Shunkov has been testing with different Humans decks utilizing Cavern of Souls. Find out which configuration he thinks is best to play at PTQs and this weekend’s SCG Standard Open in Worcester.