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CategoryMagic The Gathering
Five Predictions For Pro Tour Hour Of Devastation
What will be the most common Standard deck at Pro Tour Hour of Devastation? What won’t make the Top 8? What will? Who will? Jim Davis calls his shots!
Sphinxes In Standard
Two words: Sphinx tribal. Two decks: Higgs brews. If you’re ready to see one of SCG’s top creative minds turn Standard into his playground, this is the article for you!
Draft Digest: Desert Rose
Ryan Saxe has seen it all in Hour of Devastation Draft, and he’s a fan of the Deserts-matter cards! But will he prioritize them over other possible picks?
MTGO Downtime & Pro Tour Hour Of Devastation Starts Today!
Pro Tour Hour of Devastation heads our way today, but the extended MTGO downtime might hurt some players.
God-Pharaoh’s Gift To Standard
It may cost seven mana, but Todd Anderson is calling it now: God-Pharaoh’s Gift will be all over Pro Tour Hour of Devastation! Todd Anderson shares the archetype’s secrets!
Stevens VS. The Boss: G/R Aggro VS. Abzan Tokens
It’s not an employment dispute at an English country home, but it is Standard VS! Will Todd Stevens triumph while wielding G/R Aggro against Tom “The Boss” Ross and Abzan Tokens?
How To Sell Your Specs
So your speculative purchase proved right! Now there’s only one thing left to do: get paid. Chas Andres has your essential guide to timing, pricing, and shipping your specs for profit!
Every Magic Set Ever, Part 5
It’s the grand finale as Danny West counts down the final places of his ranking of Every Magic Set Ever! Which iconic release will land at the top?
Commander VS: Worst To First!
When these decks saw action on Commander VS, their pilots made a quick and unceremonious last-place exit. For one player, history will repeat…and for one, the last shall be first!
Enjoy Standard While You Can!
The Pro Tour is about to collapse the Standard metagame into distinct tiers. Before it does, enjoy the pre-PT freedom…and get Ross Merriam’s take on where the pros will go!
Video Daily Digest: Tokens Of Control
The token decks of Standard don’t have to be linear! Ross Merriam showcases a successful online list that draws on both Hidden Stockpile and Fumigate!
WPN Promo policy change & Unstable token updates!
Mark Rosewater gives a bit more information from his SDCC Unstable panel, and WPN Policy changes for promos!
The Mayor Of Value Town
Last weekend’s results are in, and the election was a landslide: Todd Stevens is the new Mayor of Value Town! Get his take on G/W Company in Modern and how he and his team took home Atlanta’s trophies.
The Viewer’s Guide To Pro Tour Hour Of Devastation
Pro Tours are fun to watch, but for the competitive player, they also offer plenty of lessons for future events! Jadine Klomparens has your guide to the Standard rounds and how the metagame might shake out!