CategoryMagic The Gathering

My Season One Invitational Called Shots

GerryT makes seven predictions for the Season One Invitational and reveals the tension between the decks he thinks he should register … and the ones he likely will!

Previewing The Season One Invitational By The Numbers

Who better to help you look forward to the Season One Invitational than Mox Insights? And what do they see that leads to some surprising predictions?

Season One Invitational Testing With Gerry!

Gerry Thompson stops by and steps up to face Todd Anderson on VS Live! With GerryT sticking to his chosen decks and Todd switching it up, who will win?

The Only Standard Decks I’d Play At The Season One Invitational

With Brad Nelson stuck on the West Coast while the Season One Invitational happens, he’s releasing all his potential Standard decks to Premium subscribers! A last-minute must-read!

Everything You Need To Know Heading Into The Season One Invitational

Standard, Modern, and the SCG Tour’s biggest names: there’s a lot to take in at the Season One Invitational! Carmen Handy has your guide to it all.

Modern Horizons Commander Review

The popular joke is that Modern Horizons is secretly Commander Horizons. How true does Sheldon Menery think that is? And does Morophon the Boundless somehow slip from its category’s Top 3?

Why You Should Play Izzet Phoenix In Both Formats At The Season One Invitational

Doesn’t it feel like our time before the Season One Invitational is running out? That’s because it is, and Todd Anderson wants you to know about the Izzet Phoenix decks he thinks are poised to rise in Roanoke!

How To Keep Up With The Rapid Changes Of Standard For The Season One Invitational

It feels as if Standard has never evolved so rapidly before. How can anyone keep up for the Season One Invitational? Abraham Stein shares his secrets and his deck of choice!

Why A Proactive Deck Will Win The Season One Invitational

When seemingly every deck wants to go over the top, the best plan may be to just get ’em dead! Andrew Elenbogen makes his case for a proactive Standard deck winning the Season One Invitational!

Fan Request!

Commander VS is nothing without the fans, and our fabulous foursome share the love by playing fan decks! What happens when Angus Mackenzie and Chisei, Heart of Oceans do battle?

Is War Of The Spark Standard The Best Standard Format Of All Time?

Is Esper Superfriends the Standard deck to beat at the Season One Invitational? What about Dredge in Modern? And just how good is this Standard format? Sam Black, Ari Lax, and Shaheen Soorani weigh in!

A Deep Dive On Tribal Decks Brought To You By Modern Horizons

Modern Horizons has unlocked plenty of tribal possibilities! Sam Black explores Zombies, Goblins, Slivers, Vampires, and Faerie Ninja Wizards. No, there aren’t supposed to be commas between those last three…

Why You Should (And Should Not) Play Every Deck In Standard

Many strong Standard decks, little separation between them. What’s a Season One Invitational player to do? Ari Lax breaks down their strengths and weaknesses, and reveals his shortlist!

How I Won Grand Prix Kansas City With Esper Superheroes

Ben Friedman triumphed at Grand Prix Kansas City with a hybridized Esper deck! Get his updated list and sideboarding guide ahead of the Season One Invitational at SCG CON Summer!

Modern Horizons Archetypes 101

For Episode 101, the Lords of Limited offer the 101 course on Modern Horizons Limited archetypes! Get their takes on the ten key archetypes, top commons, and more!