How To Play Grixis Energy…And How To Beat It
Brennan DeCandio makes no apologies for his SCG Philadelphia finish with Grixis Energy in Standard! Today he shares his secrets for success with the deck…and the tools you can use to knock it out!
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Jeskai Aggro In Standard: The Beginning Of Better Brews
A wide-open Standard calls for more than watered-down reboots of the format’s past hits. Craig Krempels made waves at SCG Philadelphia with a surprising Jeskai Aggro deck. Today he shares its secrets…and why it should only be the first of many innovations to come.
My Predictions For Pro Tour Rivals Of Ixalan
Yesterday, Jim Davis gave his predictions for Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan. Today, it’s Gerry Thompson’s turn! Writing before Round 1 kicks off, he calls his shots on the metagame, the surprises, and why he thinks he and his editor will take some cash home from Spain!
Video Daily Digest: A Different Spin On Eldrazi
The Eldrazi are no strangers to Modern play, but this isn’t Eldrazi Tron or Eldrazi and Taxes! No, today’s deck thrives with the help of Distended Mindbender…and Heartless Summoning?!
Todd VS. Stevens: Mono-Black Control VS. B/G Discard – Round 5!
From Power to Pauper, we’re dialing it back on VS! Will Todd Anderson and Mono-Black Control claim the spoils, or will Todd Stevens and B/G Discard break through?
U/B Midrange: The Map To Standard Success
Ben Ragan has been making a name for himself on the SCG Tour! In his first StarCityGames.com article, he breaks down the U/B Midrange deck he used to reach the Top 8 of the SCG Philadelphia Standard Classic. Does it have what it takes to be in the format’s top tier?
Five Predictions For Pro Tour Rivals Of Ixalan
Jim Davis has been on a pretty good run with his Pro Tour predictions! But with Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan bringing Modern to the big stage for the first time in years, can Jim keep the streak going in Spain?
Drafting Digest: Pro Tour’s Eve
With Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan drawing top players and qualifying hopefuls to Spain, Ryan Saxe turns his eye to the Limited rounds! Would the pros make the picks he makes? Would you?
Adventures In Deckbuilding
Some players have a motto for constructing Commander decks: “Just build it!” But for some, it’s not enough to “just build it.” Sheldon Menery shares how to think about thinking about 100-card lists!
Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan & Exclusive Statues On Preorder!
It’s Pro Tour eve, new Exclusive versions of Magic statues, and a bit more info on Arena.
Goryo’s As Foretold: Where Do We Go Now?
You can bet the pros took notice of the Goryo’s As Foretold deck that took second in the Modern Classic at SCG Philadelphia, and so did Todd Anderson! Could it make a splash at Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan? And how could it evolve?
Todd VS. Stevens: U/W Standstill VS. Planeswalker Control – Round 4!
The Power 9 return to the table on VS! Will Todd Anderson keep things locked down with U/W Standstill, or will Todd Stevens and Planeswalker Control crush the threat?
The Most Powerful Standard Engine You’re Not Playing
Ben Friedman doesn’t get it. Why has everyone seemingly forgotten about God-Pharaoh’s Gift? With the post-banning Standard metagame filling up with natural prey for the deck, he’s here to show you how to take advantage!
Commander VS: Winners Only!
When Commander VS celebrated Episode 100, four viewers won playmats and the chance to see one of their decks played by the crew! Which of these lists will prove the most winning of all?
Pack 1, Pick 1: Rivals Of Ixalan Limited, Take 2!
Last week’s Pack 1, Pick 1 was so fun, we’re doing it again! See what happens when Sam Black, Brad Nelson, and Ari Lax confront five perplexing picks from fresh Rivals of Ixalan packs!