CategoryMagic The Gathering

Standard? Easy. Legacy? Help!

CVM has been running away with Standard! Legacy? Not so much. In this article, he recounts an amazing experience he had at a recent tournament and sets his sights on the prize at #SCGPROV!

Commander VS: Lazav, Dimir Mastermind vs. Prime Speaker Zegana

Before Gatecrash leaves Standard and heads off into the sunset, the Commander VS. series invites two of its guild leaders over for a big mana, big spells Commander battle!

Daily Digest: White Monsters

Another new brew is upon us! It’s almost time for #SCGPROV, do you have your deck choice finalized yet? Consider this wild take on Monsters!

The Industry Standard: Boogeymen Down!

Justin Crandall took it all down in Indianapolis! Check out his in-depth look at Naya “Big-Range!” It has the look of a contender, but is it good enough for a run at the #SCGPROV trophy?

Video: BGu Control in Standard

Sam Black is in love with his list! Allow him to walk you through a few games to decide if this deck is right for you for #SCGPROV!

The Pillars of Standard

What are the pillars of Standard? How does identifying them increase our ability to win and to build decks? Sam Black sits down and dissects current Standard, telling you the cards that really matter for #SCGPROV.

A Song of Fire and Blood

When you play the game of Magic, you either win or you die. Todd Anderson–first of his name–recounts his epic #SCGINDY experience!

Modern in the Modern Age

Modern PTQ season is fast approaching, and the format has no regard for those who can’t keep up. Ari Lax breaks down where the format is now, which decks matter and why, and how you can be ready.

The Danger Room

Brand new variants are all-too rare in Magic. Fortunately, Brian DeMars has dialed in one that should delight cubers and casuals alike! Come read about The Danger Room!

Dear Azami: Mogis, God of Slaughter

This week on Dear Azami, Cassidy looks at some of the difficulties of using seldom-seen Commander color combinations! In the process, he helps an ailing reader repair his underwhelming Mogis deck.

Put Down That Brainstorm!

The best card in Legacy doesn’t go into every Legacy deck. Why not? Drew Levin explains why the draw spell of our time is still a poor card choice in certain decks and how you can learn the difference before #SCGPROV.

Video: R/B Devotion in Standard

#SCGPROV is almost upon us! Study up with GerryT as he navigates the Standard format with R/B Devotion!

Daily Digest: Ugly Cat, Cute Deck

GerryT continues to show the world the decks we almost missed! Check out this wild Bant list that Gerry can’t help but find a little bit adorable.

Play Green. Period.

Everywhere Mark looks: green mana! This week, Mark examines the plethora of Forest decks we’re all so fortunate to have right now. It’s never been a better time to be an Island-hater…

The Red Not Taken

Matt Higgs has been messing with a new flavor of red! Check out his analysis, list, and results to see if you’d like to sleeve it up for #SCGPROV!