The Lost Boys
Todd Anderson analyzes the Standard metagame ahead of #SCGSTATES, the impact of Journey into Nyx on #SCGKNOX in particular, and meditates on the drive that keeps Magic grinders going.
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Modern From Minneapolis
Ari Lax examines the results from the Grand Prix Minneapolis weekend and charts a course for the upcoming Modern PTQ season. What are his “five viable paths” for navigating the metagame? Find out inside!
Archmage Ascending: It’s A Magical Life
Brian DeMars has reached Archmage rank in the Planeswalker Points system! Today he looks back on a Magical journey almost two decades in the making that ended, not at a Grand Prix or Pro Tour, but at Friday Night Magic.
Video: Epic Experiment In Legacy
Drew Levin pilots Epic Experiment Storm through four rounds of Legacy! Get his thoughts on the deck and a rather unfortunate programming decision for Magic Online.
Digging Up Zombardment
Glenn Jones resurrects one of his Legacy favorites, Zombardment! The deck made a bit of a splash in the hands of Sam Black and others but recently has vanished from the metagame. Can it make a comeback?
Brew Fearlessly
Is brewing a dying art? Mark Nestico makes a plea for deckbuilding innovation and provides practical advice for those who want to get into the habit.
Snakes And BUGs
Do you like snakes? How about bugs? Apparently Matt likes both. And this week he works with Pharika and friends to give Standard a deadly touch. Sink your teeth into this won’t you?
Video: B/g Devotion
Michael Jacob takes a B/g Devotion deck through a Standard Daily event. Get his thoughts on the build and settle in for four rounds of fun!
Dear Azami: For The Birds
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician isn’t the most popular Commander for her combo-oriented nature, but when a Dear Azami reader wants to play fair with Bird Tribal, Sean McKeown flies to the rescue!
The Kitchen Table: All Five Gods
Fun things come in fives, as Abe Sargent shows with his latest Commander decks built around each two-color god in Journey into Nyx. Take some inspiration from Abe’s kitchen table and bring it to your own!
Pauper Brew House
Online Pauper may be waiting for Journey into Nyx, but that just means more time to brew for the likes of Alex! He presents seven Pauper brews and invites you to find your favorite!
State Of Affairs
Anthony Lowry returns to Prophetic Flamespeaker, exploring the possibilities of the red Journey into Nyx mythic rare. Get Devotion and Aggro strategies ahead of #SCGSTATES!
Brad Vs. BBD: Brave Naya Vs. Jund Monsters
BBD gets a warm welcome to Premium Versus Videos and immediately gets thrown into the fire, piloting Jund Monsters against Brad’s Brave Naya.
Video: Modern Naya Aggro
Brian “The Dragonmaster” Kibler takes Naya Aggro through a series of two-player queues during the Magic Online Wide Beta. Get his thoughts on the deck, the beta, and more!
Ten More To Play
Carsten revisits one of his landmark articles, “Ten to Play,” with ten more little-played selections for2014. Find your new favorite piece of tech for Legacy!