My New Modern Archetypes
Peter Ingram has his eye on Standard for Grand Prix Atlanta, but the Invitational will be here before you know it! Get his latest takes on Modern (and, yes, Standard) for the coming weeks!
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Draft Digest: Iconic Masters Insights
Iconic Masters promises an unusual Draft experience! Ryan Saxe has gone through the card image gallery, and he’s picked up on a notable trend you’ll want to know about…
Mastering The Temur Energy Mirror
If you’re playing a Temur Energy deck of any kind at Grand Prix Atlanta, you’d better know how to handle the mirror! Sam Black has your must-read guide for anyone taking on the challenge this weekend!
Deck Doctoring Vorosh, The Hunter
Sometimes a set of 100 cards just isn’t up to snuff. That’s when you call in Sheldon Menery, Deck Doctor! But today’s Vorosh, the Hunter patient is a special case…
Anderson VS. Merriam: Esper Gift VS. B/R Aggro
Today’s matchup is anything but “Standard” on VS! Will Todd Anderson claim the crucial games with Esper Gift, or will Ross Merriam run him over with B/R Aggro? Grand Prix Atlanta awaits!
Countdown To Grand Prix Atlanta: 2 Days Out – Travel And Lodging!
Time’s running out to make your GP Atlanta travel plans! But if you haven’t settled things already, never fear: Cedric Phillips has the information you need on Atlanta’s airport, mass transit, and hotels near the site!
The Most Popular Deck Does Not Equal The Best Deck
Collins Mullen has turned his bold deck choice of Modern Humans into a Regionals win to go with his SCG Tour trophy! When he talks about how tournament players convince themselves to play the popular deck instead of the best one, it’s on you to listen!
Commander VS: Coliseum Of Randomness, Round 2!
The Coliseum of Randomness returns for Round 2! Anything can happen when mystery decks meet the foursome on Commander VS, but good times are just about guaranteed!
To Dredge Or Not To Dredge…
…that is the question: / Whether ’tis nobler in the grind to suffer / The slings and arrows of the mana creatures / Or to take arms against a sea of hate cards / And by opposing Dredge them?
Video Daily Digest: Monastery Mentor Dominates, As Foretold
U/W Control can just counter spells, remove creatures, and eventually win, but what’s the fun in that? Ross Merriam revs things up with a deck sporting both Monastery Mentor and As Foretold!
Refurbishing U/W Gift For Pro Tour Ixalan
The U/W Gift archetype Shaun McLaren helped refine didn’t get him to Day 2 of Pro Tour Ixalan, but it did propel his teammate to the finals! The cunning Canadian has all the details you need for GP Atlanta and SCG Baltimore to follow!
Black Friday Boosters & More Ixalan Lore!
Real life Treasure Chests for Black Friday, the history of vampires and pirates on Ixalan, and details on the Ajani and Nicol Bolas statues.
Analyzing The SCG Regionals Top 8 Results
The marvelous multitudes of Modern decks made themselves known in Regionals Top 8s across the USA! Todd Stevens takes a deep dive into the results and what they portend for the format’s future!
The Rules Of Knowing The Rules
Three players were disqualified at Pro Tour Ixalan, and while Ari Lax wasn’t sad to see one of them go, the other two hold lessons for all tournament players! Get Ari Lax’s “rules” for knowing the Magic Tournament Rules!
Countdown To Grand Prix Atlanta: 3 Days Out – Cosplayers!
An excellent cosplay is like a living work of art. One you can get a picture with! Cedric Phillips brings you the Featured Cosplayers of Grand Prix Atlanta!