CategoryMagic The Gathering

Growing Rites Of Itlimoc In Standard

It’s an enchantment that turns into Gaea’s Cradle, but is it any good? Sam Black has the lowdown on Growing Rites of Itlimoc!

Magic Arena Answers & John Avon Kickstarter Update!

Some of the Magic Arena team answer questions, plus John Avon hits his stretch goals!

Todd VS. Brad: U/W Approach VS. Ramunap Red

Watch Todd Stevens and U/W Approach battle Brad Nelson and Ramunap Red in a critical SCG Dallas matchup on VS!

Fact Or Fiction: Five Questions For SCG Dallas And Ixalan

Brad Nelson and Ross Merriam answer five statements about SCG Dallas: Fact or Fiction? Vote for the winner at the end!

8 Decks For SCG Dallas And New Standard

It’s a special Select side edition of the great Jim Davis! This week he’s providing plenty of new Standard decks and ideas, along with pointers on how to pilot them! Get ready for Ixalan at SCG Dallas, because this weekend is going to be a barnburner!

Draft Digest: Once Bitten, Twice Shy

It’s a double dose of Daily Digests! Ryan Saxe has refined his understanding of Ixalan Draft over the past few days! Today he presents picks from a Vampire-leaning session to sink your fangs into, and don’t miss his Premium appearance as part of Pack 1, Pick 1!

The Great Ixalan Deck Update

Sheldon Menery’s dozens-strong Commander lists are getting an Ixalan-themed makeover! See who’s in, who’s out, and who’s going places never seen before as he reveals his planned changes and the three tribal-themed decks he wants to build next!

Hidden Standard Options For SCG Dallas

Todd Anderson has gathered the data from Magic Online to bring you the coolest decks you haven’t heard of for SCG Dallas weekend! Best of luck!

The Top 20 Cards In Ixalan

The tradition continues! Due to popular demand, Todd Stevens is ranking the big SCG Dallas contenders! Some of his rankings may surprise you!

The Boss VS. Merriam: Ramunap Red VS. U/R Prowess

SCG Dallas is just days away, and Texas mages like their aggro decks! In that spirit, watch Tom “The Boss” Ross pilot Ramunap Red against Ross Merriam and U/R Prowess!

Rebuilding U/B Control For A New World

Adrian Sullivan was on the U/R Control train until the end of Hour of Devastation Standard, but now he’s looking to U/B! Get his insights on how to control Week 1 Standard at SCG Dallas!

Video: Esper Gideons In Modern!

What, exactly, does the planeswalker rule change coming with Ixalan mean for Modern? Ari Lax has the first possible answer: Gideons for days! Watch him put it into action on Magic Online!

Ship It! Brewing With Ixalan’s Vehicles

Matt Higgs was pleasantly surprised to see Vehicles return so soon after Kaladesh block! Today he explores the possibilities of Ixalan’s ships, From Conqueror’s Galleon to Shadowed Caravel!

The White Cards Of Ixalan

Patrick Chapin kicks off his famous set review for Ixalan with the white cards! We’ve already seen hype for Tocatli Honor Guard, but what will “The Innovator” do with the set’s Vampires?

Standard For SCG Dallas By Ones And Twos

For Peter Ingram, the key numbers to look at for SCG Dallas are one and two! How do the new Standard’s one- and two-drops point the way to decks beyond Temur Energy and Ramunap Red?