Success Versus Mastery
Magic superstar Brad Nelson meditates on the fleeting hollowness of success, the lasting rewards of mastery, and how he went from chasing the first to seeking the second.
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Commander 2019 Precon Special!
In this bonus episode of Commander VS, watch the Commander 2019 preconstructed decks in action!
Mono-Red Phoenix: Before And After Hogaak
With a ban on Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis feeling like a done deal on August 26, Kevin Jones looks at Mono-Red Phoenix as a foil to the Arisen Necropolis on its last weekend of freedom … and beyond.
Where Does Modern Go After Monday’s Banned And Restricted Announcement?
Shaheen Soorani is still beating the drum for Stoneforge Mystic to rejoin Modern. What card does he want to see gone from the format besides Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis?
Fringe Modern Decks!
Forget mainstream Modern, and no Hogaak allowed! Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam explore the format’s unusual side and have fun on the fringe!
How To Playtest For A Big Tournament Without A Team
You’re gearing up to play in a big tournament. Congratulations! There’s just one problem: you have no team to test with. PVDdR shares his strategies for Constructed and Limited when you’re flying solo!
The Great Summer 2020 Commander Deck Update
Between Core Set 2020 and Commander 2019, Sheldon Menery has a lot of deck updating to do! Check out all the goodies he’s adding to his decks, where they’re going … and what’s getting cut!
The Modern Deck I Want To Play And The One I Should Play At GP Las Vegas
Tom Ross knows he should play Hogaak at the Modern Grand Prix in Las Vegas this weekend, but a competitor can dream! What surprise pick does he want to play instead?
The Wildest Modern And Standard Decks From Last Weekend
Now things are just getting weird! From Surge Node in Tron decks to Diligent Excavator-fueled Standard combo, last weekend was a triumph for the rogues, and Ben Friedman has all the highlights!
Titans of Commander VS!
They entered the Commander VS crucible and left unscathed. Now they return for another round, this time against champions. Who will win this clash of titans?
Glowgaak Attack!
Corey Baumeister sleeves up his digital Glowspore Shamans as he takes Glowgaak to the mean streets of Magic Online! How big will the Arisen Necropolis beatdowns be?
Kethis Combo: The Amazing Deck That Almost Never Was
The Hidden Hand almost kept this powerful Standard decklist concealed until it was too late to play it! But Sam Black is here to share the secrets of the quirky combo that Mox Amber was waiting for all along…
Cubing For Dollars: The $10K Cube Draft And Players’ Cube Qualifiers
Last SCG CON Winter’s $10K Cube Draft had a near-snowbound finish, but it’s back! Justin Parnell shares how you can qualify via Cube Draft, and how you can shape the Players’ Cube used in the qualifiers!
Ben Stark Talks Draft
Special guest and Limited master Ben Stark joins the Lords of Limited! Get his Draft strategy for Arena and tips to elevate your 40-card game!
Winners And Losers In A Post-Hogaak World
With a future Modern banning of Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis being broadly assumed by the competitive Magic community, what decks would thrive in the future? Ross Merriam calls three winners and three losers in a post-Hogaak world!