CategoryMagic The Gathering

Is It Time To Unban Splinter Twin?

Splinter Twin won a lot of games and a lot of tournaments in a way that a lot of players did not like. But is it possible that card and that combo were what was keeping Modern in check? Was Splinter Twin the Force of Will of Modern? Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren gives his take!

Split Second: November 16th, 2016

A new Judge Foil, The Professor plays on his phone during class, and a Commander VS giveaway. This is Split Second!

Video: R/B Aggro In Standard!

Feel the need for speed? Gerry Thompson has your Standard deck! Check out his five rounds on Magic Online with R/B Aggro and get his insights ahead of the #SCGKNOX Open!

Business Ethics: A Conversation About Cheating

Magic’s complexity is something we love, but that also means the game has some room for angle-shooting and dishonesty. If you’re a fan of community and an enemy to cheaters everywhere, Mark Nestico has your back!

A Redesign Revolution In Standard

Convention wisdom states that B/G Delirium and W/U Flash will be two of the toughest to beat this weekend at #SCGKNOX. Michael Majors isn’t disagreeing, but there are a lot of other things we can do to put these decks in their place! If you want new Standard lists, you’re in good hands!

How I Handle Mistakes

Even the best in Magic aren’t perfect. Accepting your mistakes as part of who you are will improve your game and liberate you! You just need to take the first steps! And Mike Sigrist is happy to help you get there before #SCGKNOX weekend!

Ross VS. Majors: W/R Vehicles VS. Temur Emerge!

At the #SCGBALT Standard Classic, it seemed like everything old was new again! Will Ross Merriam win the day with Reid Duke’s championship W/R Vehicles deck, or will Michael Majors take it down with Andrew Holt’s Temur Emerge deck? The #SCGKNOX Standard Open is this weekend!

Daily Digest: We’ve Banned Dredge

Modern players hate Dredge so much that they’re banning it before Wizards of the Coast can! How do they do it? By trouncing the graveyard at every turn! This Relic-relishing list is just one of many you’ll see at the #SCGKNOX Modern Classic!

Making Modern Manageable

“There are too many decks to prepare for!” Nonsense! Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax knows how to take a format with dozens of decks and break it down in a way that you can prepare like a pro! Read this excellent piece on conquering the format before #SCGKNOX’s Modern Classic!

Brad VS. Majors: B/G Delirium VS. W/U Flash

B/G Delirium. W/U Flash. The heavyweight title contenders of Standard square off in the hands of SCG Pros Brad Nelson and Michael Majors! Who’ll win this clash of colors and philosophies? Watch and learn ahead of the #SCGKNOX Standard Open!

Safety First: Protecting Your Magic Cards

A high-profile Magic theft happened last week, and it brings about a very important question: How do you keep the cards you have safe? Chas Andres talks about economical solutions to keeping the bad guys off your prized Magic stuff!

Examining Splash Theory In Commander

With new four-color decks finally possible and the ability to play more than one commander at once, Commander is unknown territory! Erik talks about an important piece that will only become more important as the format evolves!

The Method For Testing A New Deck

There’s one thing almost every Magic player has in common: We all build decks! But we all also make a lot of mistakes! Here’s how to streamline your deck building process before #SCGKNOX!

Dear Azami: The Four-Color Era

We’ve wanted it for years, and now we have it! Join Dear Azami as we begin crafting four-color Commander decks and celebrate the format’s future!

How To Evaluate Magic Cards

This card is overpowered. This card is terrible. This card is format-defining. These are quick and easy statements that common players throw around, but when it comes to professional and useful card evaluation? You’re going to have to do better than that. Pro Tour Hall of Famer Patrick Chapin shows you how in this must-read!