CategoryMagic The Gathering

The Driving Forces of Theros Block Constructed

What goes into preparing for a Pro Tour with a poorly understood format? Sam Black delves into the inner workings of Theros Block Constructed, revealing how so many top teams came to a consensus on the format’s best deck and why he considers it unbalanced.

Learning and Losing at Pro Tour Journey into Nyx

Shaun McLaren’s Pro Tour title defense didn’t go according to plan. What did he learn from his PT Journey into Nyx experience, and how can those lessons help you?

The Modular Approach, Part One

What’s the best way to get a variety of Commander decks without using up too much space or money? In the first installment of a two-part article, Sheldon Menery explores a modular approach to Commander deckbuilding and showcases his latest list of Lazav, Dimir Mastermind!

The Lost Boys Are Found

Todd Anderson’s team, “The Lost Boys,” found a Naya deck for Pro Tour Journey into Nyx that put all its pilots in the money.

Lessons from Pro Tour Journey into Nyx

Ari Lax learned several important lessons from his experience at Pro Tour Journey into Nyx. Today he shares them with you and examines a few of his Block Constructed roads untraveled!

Everything You Wanted to Know About Hexproof but Were Afraid to Ask

Naya Hexproof continues to fly under the radar, but Brian DeMars is ready to expose all the deck’s dirty little secrets! Read on to learn why Naya Hexproof is the format’s true combo deck, how to play against the major decks of the format, and much, much more!

Drafting with Kibler! JBT#1

Follow Brian Kibler, “The Dragonmaster,” as he drafts and plays in an 8-person queue. Get his thoughts ahead of your next Limited PTQ Top 8!

Dear Azami: Don’t Pay The Ferryman

An Enchantress Commander deck without playing green? Heresy! Or perhaps not, as Cassidy shows when he helps a reader tune a W/B enchantment deck with Athreos, God of Passage as the Commander!

Smells Like Recurring Nightmare

The most recent poll winner is…Recurring Nightmare! Read how Drew Levin built his latest Legacy list with a most remarkable subtheme and some throwback surprises in store!

Losing Like a Winner

Do you lose with grace? Mark Nestico discusses how to approach losses in Magic in a way that builds community, a topic close to his hobbyist’s heart.

Hot Rocker

Matt Higgs brings the brewing fun with two new Standard decks, one themed around the scry-powered Flamespeaker Adept and the other around the world-toppling Bearer of the Heavens!

Video: R/W Burn in Standard

Michael “DarkestMage” Jacob plays R/W Burn through four rounds of Standard on Magic Online! Will he light up his opponents or burn out? Get his insights on the archetype ahead of #SCGNJ!

My Commander Cube Update

Abe Sargent revisits his popular Commander Cube, breaking down a year’s worth of substitutions and exploring how a Cube changes. Learn more about this fun format and get Abe’s complete current list!

Getting Aggressive with Thoughtseize and Detention Sphere

What are the most powerful things a player can do in Standard? Anthony Lowry explores the possibilities for a brewer in Standard and continues to powerful options in Legacy ahead of #SCGNJ.

Brad VS. Todd: G/W Aggro VS. U/W/R Control

Brad puts Standard G/W Aggro to the test against Todd’s U/W/R Control in the latest Versus video! Watch these archetypes clash ahead of #SCGNJ!