CategoryMagic The Gathering

Anderson VS. Ross: Thopter Depths VS. Grixis Death’s Shadow

The past meets Modern present on VS! Todd Anderson wields one of the most disgusting decks in ancestor format Extended’s history, Thopter Depths. Can Ross Merriam and Grixis Death’s Shadow put up a fight?

The Hosts With The Mosts

It’s unsurprising that Unstable should have captured Bennie Smith’s attention! While Commander welcomes silver-bordered cards, he’s making the most of Dr. Julius Jumblemorph!

End Step Bolt: The Quest Begins

Learning to cast removal on the opponent’s end step has long been seen as a sign of growth as a Magic player. But why is this correct? Jadine Klomparens examines the thinking behind the play…and why the thinking is sometimes wrong!

Flavor Digest: The Universal Translator

While Ryan Saxe is taking a well-earned week off, JDB is stepping in with a two-pack of Flavor Digests! Today he discusses a weird puzzle of the Multiverse: how do all these characters from different worlds talk to each other?

How To Fix Standard: A Detailed And Surprising Format Comparison

That’s a mighty bold title from the Magic Pro Tour Hall of Famer! But don’t be too surprised if the game designer and leading theorist has you nodding along by the end. He just hopes Wizards of the Coast has figured all this out by now…

The Case For Ancient Stirrings

Well, that didn’t take long! The Grand Prix Oklahoma City results aren’t even last week’s news, and already folks are calling for an Ancient Stirrings ban. Ross Merriam is here to put the brakes on that talk!

In Search Of Modern’s Current Best

With seemingly nonstop Modern on the horizon for Magic pros, it’s time for Brad Nelson to put down his traveling trunk! But the format’s been far from a friendly home for him in the past. Watch him try to make sense of Modern’s present…and future!

Brad VS. Stevens: Bloodbraid Jund VS. Jace Jeskai

We’re wading into the unbanning debates on VS! Is Bloodbraid Elf really THAT broken in Modern? What about Jace, the Mind Sculptor? Brad Nelson and Todd Stevens are here to remind you why those cards should stay gone!

We Need To Talk About Masters Sets

Chas Andres has a self-admitted reputation for defending decisions by Wizards of the Coast that others disagree with. But even he thinks WotC has gone too far with its Masters sets, and he’s here to tell you why. Plus, This Week’s Trends!

Video: Thopter Sword In Modern!

Sword of the Meek hasn’t made many waves in Modern since it was let back into the format. Can Gerry Thompson’s new build featuring Search for Azcanta change all that? Let’s welcome Gerry back from the World Magic Cup!

I Am Reanimated! (Nestico Commands The Dead!)

Like his minions, it turns out Mark Nestico just couldn’t stay gone! Today he relaunches his column, focusing on the format that has kept him connected to Magic even in the midst of new fatherhood: Commander!

Video Daily Digest: Cruel Summer

If you’ve been looking for a new control experience in Modern, you’re not the only one! As summer rolls around in the Southern Hemisphere, Ross Merriam showcases a Cruel Control deck for your next big event! Shards of Alara Standard fans: Let’s go down memory lane…

Rivals of Ixalan Packaging and Promos & Grand Prix Results!

Unstable events, a first look at Rivals of Ixalan packaging, and the Magic bracket starts Round 3!

The State Of Standard And The Modern Months Ahead

Brennan bids 2017 Standard farewell and talks all things Modern in his quest to gain format mastery!

The GAM Podcast, Episode 55: Why You Should Be Playing Sultai

Gerry Thompson and Bryan Gottlieb discuss Gerry’s World Magic Cup deck and why you should play it too!