Planeswalker Day!
Ross Merriam runs three planeswalker-heavy SuperFriends lists against the Top 3 Magic Arena Mythic Championship Qualifier decks, piloted by Todd Anderson. Get caught up before SCG Syracuse!
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Bant Nexus Is The Better Nexus Of Fate Deck
Simic Nexus struggled at SCG Richmond, but a promising list from the Standard Classic led Brad Nelson to Bant Nexus! He shares his latest build, a sideboarding guide, and where to find it in action!
The Rules Of Engagement In War Of The Spark Standard
Every competitor, from FNM to SCG Syracuse, deserves to know Standard’s unwritten rules of engagement. Carmen Handy shares those rules and the strategies the top decks follow!
Overrated Cards In War Of The Spark Draft
Earlier this week, Ryan Saxe laid out the cards he found underrated in War of the Spark Draft. Now it’s time for the other side! What’s going way too soon? What’s making maindecks that should be left in sideboards?
Thinking About Thinking About Commander
How does a Commander Rules Committee member go about forming ideas? Sheldon Menery conducts a thought experiment about when the benefits of a rule change would be worth the complications.
Risen From The Grave: All Things Izzet Phoenix For SCG Syracuse
After its Mythic Championship Qualifiers wins, Izzet Phoenix is impossible to ignore heading into SCG Syracuse. But what’s the best build of the Standard version? Todd Anderson shares his thoughts!
My Top 4 Decks For SCG Syracuse
“The Boss” has laid down the metagame law for SCG Syracuse! If you want to find success, here are four essential decks to try. The aggro lists aren’t a surprise, but the four-color build just might be…
A Lot Can Change In A Week: Preparing For SCG Syracuse
Just how much can the Standard metagame change week to week? Abraham Stein is betting on something big for SCG Syracuse, and he’s here to share his discoveries!
Chaos In The Command Zone!
Forget creatures as commanders! This week, Commander VS has each player wielding a War of the Spark planeswalker and one of their spells. Who will win this wild battle?
Has Simic Nexus Already Become Obsolete In War Of The Spark Standard?
Is Nexus of Fate down for the count? Can Bant Midrange stick around? Todd Anderson, Bryan Gottlieb, and Brad Nelson assess Standard statements ahead of SCG Syracuse. Vote for the winner at the end!
Eight Cards To Play At SCG Syracuse
War of the Spark has shifted the balance of power in Standard! “The Innovator” explains his theory of how power is distributed through the set and covers eight cards that should see more play at SCG Syracuse!
Simic Mass Manipulation Is The Most Powerful Deck In Standard
Mass Manipulation in Standard? Sam Black is here to tell you how the double-X-spell is real and why SCG Syracuse is the perfect time to unleash its power!
From First To Worst: Initial Impressions Of War Of The Spark Standard
Between a Mythic Championship and moving cross-country, Brad Nelson’s had a lot on his mind, but he’s back! He shares his takes from the past few weeks and his idea of Standard heading into SCG Syracuse.
Esper Control Is Better Than Esper Midrange For SCG Syracuse
GerryT had his say yesterday, but his Arena Decklists co-host Bryan disagrees, and how! Get his take on why Esper Control is better for SCG Syracuse!
What WAR Winning With
The Lords of Limited have more than 60 War of the Spark Drafts completed and over twenty trophies between them! In this episode, they share how to draft and build four key decks of the format.