Columbus was only the beginning. Saheeli Rai was present but hardly dominant. The previous format’s archetypes made good bids, but nothing strangled the format entirely. That means there’s plenty of room to explore this format before SCG Richmond weekend! Patrick Chapin is the man for the job!
Tom Maney has a knack for unconventional deck choices! Today Ross Merriam shows the list Tom took to the Top 32, a finish he owes to some Spirits in the sky…
The first weekend of Aether Revolt Standard results, an in-depth look at the art of Terese Nielsen, and a newly announced Pro Tour team. This is Split Second!
Go big or go home! Todd Anderson’s looking to lock down a victory with B/U Tezzeret Control, while Michael Majors and Temur Aetherworks are on the rebound with Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger! Who’ll claim the crown in this battle of the big plays?
Magic veteran Adrian Sullivan has seen Reflector Mage before! In this excellent piece for deckbuilders and SCG Columbus hopefuls everywhere, he talks about the unprecedented nature of this card, though it has appeared in many forms in Magic’s history!
Nothing sends a brewer’s heart going pitter-pat like +1/+1 counter shenanigans! Matt Higgs couldn’t help himself, and he’s served up a G/W list to go with his Prerelease observations! How many dice do you need for SCG Columbus?
If one considers the Saheeli Rai / Felidar Guardian combo “the enemy,” where else can a deckbuilder go? Ross Merriam showcases a reader-submitted Four-Color Energy list for Standard ahead of SCG Columbus!
Every beautiful beginning has a somber end. Our week-long Mini-Masters VS: Aether Revolt edition comes to its thrilling conclusion! Will Ross Merriam or Jeremy Noell claim the final game? What on Earth will they open?!
Sheldon Menery thought Aether Revolt didn’t offer much for his Commander decks. Emphasis on “thought.” Let his changes inspire your own 100-card explorations! He’s got a little something for every EDH archetype in the business!
Masterpiece reprint rumbles, a Grand Prix changes cities, and Pro Tour Teams assemble! This is Split Second!
Todd Anderson may bleed crimson and white, but in Magic, his heart is set on blue and red! Today he explores the color combination in a brave new Standard world ahead of SCG Columbus. Galvanic Bombardment or Shock? Saheeli Rai and Felidar Guardian or no? Get his answers to those dilemmas and more!
Is Saheeli Rai overhyped? Will some long-forgotten Battle for Zendikar card emerge from Reflector Mage’s retreating shadow? Todd Anderson and Patrick Sullivan give their thoughts in a Fact or Fiction showdown ahead of SCG Columbus!
SCG Columbus starts Saturday, but there’s still a chance to get in some playtesting by proxy! Todd Anderson wants to recapture the magic of G/W Tokens, while Brad Nelson has paired Felidar Guardian with Panharmonicon as well as Saheeli Rai!
Many players at SCG Columbus will be on the lookout for Saheeli Rai and Felidar Guardian. Tom “The Boss” Ross has a different plan that will surprise exactly zero longtime readers: get aggressive and make the opponent have it!
Brad Nelson thinks he has the deck for SCG Columbus weekend! While a few are low on this old archetype, Gideon has certainly not gotten any worse since the ban announcement! Join Brad for a look at this deck and why it could be a trophy waiting to happen!
