CategoryMagic The Gathering

Ikoria: Lair Of Behemoths Exit Interview

With Core Set 2021 previews beginning June 4, it’s time for the Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Exit Interview! Five SCG creators look back at one odd set.

Modern Winners And Losers From The Companion Errata

Companions got a major shake-up for Modern! Ross Merriam picks his early winners and losers from the big rules change.

Maybe Acceptable Changes But Definitely Unacceptable Explanations

Ari Lax reads between the lines of the latest Banned and Restricted announcement and writes why he’s worried about what he didn’t see in it.

What The New Ikoria Standard Tier List Looks Like

Two bannings and a nerfed mechanic later, what are the major decks of Standard? World Champion PVDDR has your new tier list!

You Haven’t Seen The Last Of Companions

Companions are down, but far from out! Sam Black shows why Magic hasn’t seen the last of companions in Standard and beyond.

My Thoughts On June 1st’s Banned And Restricted Announcement

Did the June 1st bannings hit the mark? Todd Anderson doesn’t think so! Why does he see grim months ahead for Standard and Historic?

Is The Companion Rule Change By WotC A Good One?

Two cards banned, a mechanic changed — talk about a big announcement! Four SCG creators give their verdicts on what happened — and what didn’t.

Commander 2020: Arcane Maelstrom Upgrade Path

Upgrading a preconstructed Commander deck gives you a strong base and lots of freedom! Sheldon Menery demonstrates with Arcane Maelstrom.

Commander Top 10: Lurrus of the Dream-Den

Bennie Smith makes another companion his commander as he builds a spicy 100-card deck around Lurrus of the Dream-Den!

Draft Navigation: From Picks To Paths

There’s more to drafting than pick orders! Ryan Saxe shows you how to go from picking cards to picking build paths with Draft Navigation.

Upgrading Simic Reclamation To Yorion Sultai Reclamation In Modern

Autumn Burchett has created a Modern marvel in Yorion Sultai Reclamation! Get their latest list and sideboarding guide!

Tron Is Modern’s Perfect Metagame Choice

Is this Tron’s moment in Modern? GerryT examines recent developments in ramp-based Tron and Eldrazi Tron!

Everything I Know About Simic Nexus In Historic

It’s time to take all the turns in Historic! Carmen Handy has your guide to Simic Nexus shenanigans on MTG Arena.

Four Key Differences About Best-Of-One Standard To Prepare For The Arena Open

World Champion PVDDR gets you ready for the Arena Open with four key differences you might not have considered when playing Best-of-One Standard!

What Can We Do To Fix Companions?

Change is coming to companions! How would longtime critic Sam Black fix the mechanic and bring Magic out of the darkness?