CategoryMagic The Gathering

Zombies, Junk Tokens, And Shutting Down The Disco

Patrick Chapin talks about GP Nashville and two Standard decks readers asked about in the comments last week: U/B Zombies and Junk Tokens. Try one of these out this weekend at SCG Open Series: Baltimore featuring the Invitational.

Other People’s Decks: Olivia Voldaren

After looking at the list, Sheldon Menery couldn’t refuse writing about Scott Larabee’s Vampires deck featuring Olivia Voldaren as general. Sheldon goes card-by-card over the choices in this strong but fair Commander deck.

U/W Reaver Control In Standard

2011 US National Champion Ali Aintrazi has been extensively testing his U/W Reaver Control deck online. Read to find out if you should use this deck to control the field at the SCG Invitational & Standard Open in Baltimore this weekend.

Modern Season One Review

This week, Ari Lax shifts to Modern. He has a complete review of how the first Modern PTQ season’s metagame has evolved. Find out all about Modern and why you should try playing this fun Eternal format.

Magic Puzzles – Eight And A Half Enigmas

Jeff Till returns for a quick Magic quiz! Do you like puzzles? Do you like Magic? Exercise your neurons with this brain teaser. How do you win the game this turn?

Soulfish v1.1 In Modern

Looking for a deck to play at your next Modern PTQ? Top Australian Pro Jeremy Neeman has made improvements to his Soulfish deck over the past couple of weeks. Learn how to play this deck against the current Modern metagame.

Your Pyromancer And You: The Long-Awaited Sequel

Larry Swasey revisits the Pyromancer Ascension deck in Modern that he wrote an article about pre-Pro Tour Philadelphia. Learn all the ins-and-outs of the deck so you can successfully play it at your next Modern PTQ.

Ramping It Up In Standard *20th GP Baltimore*

Tim Landale finished 20th at GP Baltimore with Wolf Run Ramp. He goes over his tuned list and the most important matchups in the metagame. Read to prepare for Standard at the SCG Open featuring the Invitational in Baltimore

Video: Birthing Pod In Standard

Todd Anderson is trying out a Four-Color Birthing Pod deck in this week’s videos. Watch him play this complex Standard deck in a Daily Event on Magic Online! Will you play it at this weekend’s Invitational / Open Series in Baltimore?

The Making Of The Mask Of Avacyn

Amanda Casperson of Magic Cards With Googly Eyes fame has a unique Magic art project to share. Read and see how she made her own Mask of Avacyn so she can live Magic!

Drafting G/W With Dark Ascension

It seems people have forgotten the power of green/white in Limited recently. Brad Nelson tells you exactly how to draft this format and why he loves it so much!

Planning Your Success: Top 16 At GP Seattle

Rising star Jackie Lee has learned a few things traveling around the GP circuit this year. Listen to her advice about improving your organizational skills in order to get better at tournament play in time for the SCG Invitational in Baltimore.

Dear Azami – Merieke It Like That

This week Commander expert Sean McKeown betters a reader’s Commander deck with Merieke Ri Berit as general. Read to find out what changes he makes and why and for a bonus Modern decklist.

Cube Holistic Wisdom – First Impressions Of Magic Online Cube

Cube enthusiast Usman Jamil goes over all the ins-and-outs of the recently announced Cube format that will soon be available on Magic Online. Find out why you should try out this fun-to-play format when it’s released next month!

Riding With Ruhan

This week, Bennie Smith gets back to talking about Commander. Going in a different direction than usual, he’s built a sweet equipment-themed deck around Ruhan of the Fomori. Check it out!