CategoryMagic The Gathering

Innovations – The Villain Grows Stronger

The metagame is picking up speed; can you keep up? This week’s gauntlet includes a few new faces, and Wolf Run Green is probably at the top of that list. Patrick Chapin breaks it down for you in anticipation of SCG Open: Kansas City.

Legend Of The White Wolf: 5th At NY States

Pete Ingram took an innovative version of the popular Wolf Run Ramp deck to States this year. With a top 8 finish at the event, the deck shows some potential. It could make a splash at this weekend’s SCG Open in Kansas City.

Dear Azami – Leading The Ghosts For Halloween!

Halloween is coming up, and the ghosts are out! Sean McKeown helps a reader with a Karador, Ghost Chieftain deck. Readers who write in have a chance to get $20 in store credit at the SCG store, so submit your EDH builds!

You Lika The Juice? Creative Deckbuilding In Innistrad Standard

Bennie’s States deck didn’t take it home, but today he offers an inside look at several successful brews from across the country!

The Dragonmaster’s Lair – Attacking The Standard Metagame

If you’d rather beat the enemy than join them, then Kibler has your back. Today, he’s examining the results of States and Grand Prix Brisbane with an eye towards trumping Tier 1!

Eternal Europe – The Ultimate Legacy Compendium

The Legacy pool of decks is huge, and this article covers them all. If you’re attending GP Amsterdam or the Legacy Baltimore Open, this article can’t be missed. Find out what you’ll be facing and who knows—maybe even a deck to play!

Not With A Whimper, But With A Bang: Dave’s 2011’s Report

Dave Meddish brought Wolf Run Ramp and some rusted talent into the Oregon State Championship, and walked away a winner! This is his story.

The State Of States: The Largest Ever

The2011s State and Provincial Championships just fired. The reported attendance numbers are back, and I’m more than a bit stoked. Read about the biggest States ever!

Back To The Baltimore

The StarCityGames.com Open Series returns to Baltimore for the second time in 2011—find out everything you need to know about this weekend’s events!

Five With Flores Friday – Come Again?

Mike Flores discusses the impact of cards like Druidic Satchel, Brimstone Volley, and Dungrove Elder on the metagame. He includes a massive sideboarding guide for people looking to sling some U/R Satchel this weekend.

Designing Decks For States

It all started with Sean telling Mike Flores to play Druidic Satchel, and now the new “Jace Beleren” substitute is providing incremental value in control decks everywhere. See what Sean’s got up his sleeve for Baltimore this weekend.

Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 84 – Standard Uncut

Joey & Bigheadjoe talk about how the Standard metagame is shaping up after States and GP Brisbane last weekend, sharing their thoughts on the top decks of the format.

The Kitchen Table #366 – Twenty Cards For Your Commander Decks

This week, Abe’s recommending an assortment of cards you may not have considered for Commander play. Could your deck use a boost?

Rise Of Aintrazi – States And U/B

Ali loves a good control deck, so it’s no wonder he fell in love with Jeremy Neeman’s GP winning U/B Control. This article is full of tips and tricks on both winning with Control as well as beating it.

More Ways To Win – Changing Priorities

Ashley had to miss States this past weekend due to a flat tire, but it gave her an opportunity to reflect. Read about the deck she would’ve played as well as the position of cards like Consecrated Sphinx, Dismember, and Doom Blade.