CategoryMagic The Gathering

The Cat Came Back

Felidar Guardian just couldn’t stay away from Standard! Shaun McLaren prepares you for life with the combo-happy feline ahead of SCG Atlanta…and wonders why Wizards of the Coast would ban Sensei’s Divining Top from Legacy now, of all times.

Video: B/W Smallpox In Modern!

Ross Merriam wasn’t the only writer intrigued by qbturtle15’s B/W Smallpox deck! Shaun McLaren takes this potential SCG Atlanta Modern Classic list for a three-round test drive on Magic Online!

Melissa DeTora On TableTop & Amonkhet Commander Reviews!

Jeremy Noell goes over the day’s Magic news, including the Magic Art Show’s final day, Amonkhet Commander reviews, and Melissa DeTora on TableTop!

The Top 20 Standard Cards Of Amonkhet

The Todd Stevens Top 20 is becoming a tradition, and today he takes his swing at Amonkhet ahead of SCG Atlanta! Everyone knows the cycling duals will see play, but what about Nissa, Steward of Elements? Liliana, Death’s Majesty? Gideon of the Trials? What about Glorybringer?

Countdown To Grand Prix Richmond: 10 Days Out — Registration Options And Rewards!

Cedric Phillips reviews the registration options and rewards for Grand Prix Richmond, from the Main Event to Infinite Challenges and Ultimate Commander!

Banned List Finance

There may be no newly banned cards in Standard, but that doesn’t mean the Magic finance environment didn’t change! Chas Andres has your guide for adjusting to the upcoming Standard environment, a Legacy without Sensei’s Divining Top, and a shaken-up Commander!

Big-Picture Standard With Amonkhet

With Amonkhet entering Standard just in time for SCG Atlanta and nothing getting banned, what’s a player to do Week 1? Jadine explores the big picture of the emerging format and serves up some excellent lists for you!

Amonkhet Mini-Masters VS: Game 2!

It’s the second game of five as Justin Parnell and Todd Anderson try to prove their superiority in Mini-Masters VS! Will someone be favored by one of the five Gods…and does someone have nothing but Trials ahead?

Ross VS. Brad: G/R Energy VS. B/R Midrange Featuring Amonkhet!

The Amonkhet brews leading up to SCG Atlanta continue! Ross Merriam thinks the set has given G/R Energy new life, but he faces a great test against the B/R Midrange of Brad Nelson! When Glorybringer squares off against Liliana, Death’s Majesty, you’re in for a show!

New Solution: Create Your Own Bans

Should Felidar Guardian have been banned in Standard? Ross Merriam thinks that’s just a surface symptom of a deeper problem! As he explores what Standard means for different groups of players, he questions whether a “one-size-fits-all” approach benefits Friday Night Magic and the Pro Tour.

Draft Digest: Let The Trials Begin!

With Amonkhet prize packs in hand, Ryan Saxe is ready to start the Trial of Draft! What’s his first pick from an intriguingly loaded starting pack, and how will he follow it up?

Commander Ban List Update & Modern Podcast Looking For New Host

Jeremy Noell leads you through all the Magic news of the day, including the updated Commander Banned list, Steve Belledin’s process for updating Black Lotus, and the search for a new TurnOneThoughtseize host.

Rebuilding Living End And Amonkhet Limited Land Counts

Between one-mana cycling creatures and As Foretold, Living End got some great potential upgrades with Amonkhet! Ari Lax rebuilds the Modern archetype from the manabase up for SCG Atlanta’s Modern Classic and follows with advice for getting the most out of your lands in Limited ahead of GP Richmond!

Countdown To Grand Prix Richmond: 11 Days Out — Event Overview!

Cedric Phillips kicks off the Countdown to Grand Prix Richmond with an overview of the main event, side events, and Guest of Honor!

Amonkhet 2: Electric Brew-galoo

In news that will surprise exactly no readers, Chris Lansdell has been brewing with Amonkhet! Get his latest takes on cycling (with bonus Travis Hall decklist), ramp, and Paradox Engine/Cryptolith Rite ahead of SCG Atlanta!