CategoryMagic The Gathering

The Concept Of A Modular Banned List For Commander

What if the Commander Banned List came with well-defined optional parts? Sheldon Menery shares a thought experiment about a Modular Banned List for 100-card Magic.

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Dominant Discard Has Arrived In Innistrad: Crimson Vow

Two discard previews from Innistrad: Crimson Vow have Ari Lax’s attention. What does he make of Dread Fugue and Concealing Curtains for Standard and Historic?

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Ten Things I Like And Don’t Like, Including Corey Baumeister

Cedric Phillips shares his likes and dislikes from a weekend of Magic, including Corey Baumeister’s big win, Hammertime on Magic Online, and a seriously weird advertisement.

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Popping The Hood On My Kynaios And Tiro Of Meletis Commander Deck

Four colors, one goal: making sure everyone has fun. Bennie Smith shares the inner workings of his MTG Commander deck led by Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis.

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Is Overcharged Amalgam Magic’s Newest Mystic Snake Or Frilled Mystic?

Let the Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard brewing begin. PVDDR, drawn to the flexibility of Overcharged Amalgam, compares it to past MTG cards and builds two early decks.

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Thalia’s Good, But Not “Kill Izzet Epiphany” Good

Thalia, Guardian of Thraben is coming back to Standard MTG in Innistrad: Crimson Vow. Brad Nelson analyzes what the reprint means for Alrund’s Epiphany decks and beyond.

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Will Anje, Maid Of Dishonor Sink Her Teeth Into Innistrad: Crimson Vow Standard?

Can Vampires make a comeback in Innistrad: Crimson Vow? Dom Harvey looks to exploit the potential of Anje, Maid of Dishonor in the upcoming Standard and Historic.

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Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Exit Interview: Modern

The Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Exit Interviews conclude with Modern. Faithful Mending is the consensus best card…but who missed it completely the first time around?

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Why I’m Bringing Mono-Green Aggro❄ And Four-Color Cascade (Yorion) To The SCG Invitational

Todd Anderson has locked in his decks for the SCG Invitational at SCG CON. See why he chose to beat down with big green creatures in two formats, with two decks that seem worlds apart.

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Sullivan’s Satchel: Casual Play Design Team, NBA Jerseys, And Mechanics Players Dislike

Patrick Sullivan answers mailbag questions on Magic’s Casual Play Design team, his Top 5 NBA jerseys, and why competitive MTG players disliked miracle so much.

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Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Exit Interview: Pioneer

Did our SCG creators call Innistrad: Midnight Hunt’s impact on Pioneer MTG or what? They look back at their First Impressions and remake their Top 5s for the latest Exit Interview.

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Izzet Dragons And Four-Color Blink (Yorion) Are The Decks To Register At The SCG Invitational At SCG CON

GerryT makes his cases for two MTG decks for the SCG Invitational at SCG CON. Why does he see Izzet Dragons as a no-brainer for Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard, and why does Modern leave him so torn?

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Is Orzhov Hammer’s Time Up In Modern At The SCG Invitational?

Is it time to drop the (Colossus) Hammer for the Modern MTG rounds at the SCG Invitational at SCG CON? Five of our authors say what they’d play.

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Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Exit Interview: Historic

Six SCG creators revisit their first impressions of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt for Historic, sharing their hits, misses, and surprise breakout cards.

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Can Anything Topple Izzet Dragons In Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard At The SCG Invitational?

With the SCG Invitational and SCG CON this weekend, what is the Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Standard deck to play? Eight SCG creators share their lists.

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