Video: Abzan Rally In Standard
While we have not seen very much about Abzan Rally since the Pro Tour, Shaun McLaren thinks it still has a potent home in today’s metagame and takes it out for a spin ahead of #GPLondon this weekend!
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Standard After Grand Prix San Diego
Sam Black has been following the ins and outs of Magic Origins Standard, and with four different archetypes winning each of the last four weeks it’s really hard to pin down what deck will be the right call for #GPLondon and beyond.
Dear Azami: Friendly Foes
In a surprise twist, Jess takes a reader submission for the first time of a deck that has actually beaten her in a spectacularly memorable fashion and improves it in the spirit of that awesome play’s memory.
Daily Digest: Same Shell, Different Colors
Yesterday’s Daily Digest looked at the winner of Grand Prix San Diego – but the runner-up made just as strong a run with another unexpected archetype, and today GerryT showcases that different build of Abzan Constellation for its power and consistency.
G/W Aggro Is Redefining Standard
At first no one took Brian Kibler’s G/W Aggro deck too seriously – then he went 9-1 at the Pro Tour. Just one week later, it was the deck to play at Grand Prix San Diego – will it be the deck of choice to play at Grand Prix London this weekend?
Countdown To GP London – 3 Days Out! – Special Guests!
Grand Prix London is this weekend and it’s going to be a spectacular tournament… but what makes it truly an event is everything else happening this weekend around the card-shuffling and spell-slinging at the heart of the event.
Even More Life Lessons For New Players
Life’s lessons can be hard to learn, and everything is easier with a teacher to show you the way. Today, Big Papa Mark Nestico shares his advice for all the new players out there or anyone just returning to the game, anyone a bit out of their depth who could use a lifeline or two.
Stealing A Game Day
Fun decks are what Game Day is all about, but it doesn’t hurt if you can do some serious winning while you’re having your fun. Matt Higgs unveils his latest creation, and got the Top Eight alongside all his fun.
Video: G/W Constellation In Standard
With Abzan Constellation doing so well at Grand Prix San Diego, GerryT takes an look at one of his more intriguing builds of the Constellation deck to see if it’s worth playing right now.
Staying A Step Ahead In Standard
Standard is a highly dynamic format at the moment, full of powerful cards and decks that gain a significant advantage if you play them into the right metagame. Staying ahead is key, and Anthony Lowry looks at how to do just that for #GPLondon this weekend.
Buying Season, Part One
Chas Andres returns with an examination of what is worth picking up from Theros Block and Magic 2015 as it prepares to rotate out of Standard.
Daily Digest: Clear Eyes, Full Hearts
Michael Majors didn’t get to play his first-pick deck choice at Grand Prix San Diego this weekend, but the “backup deck” seems to have worked out pretty well for him as his return luggage includes a trophy.
Todd VS. BBD: U/R Tutelage VS. B/G Pact
Todd and BBD mill through some of the weirder options available in Standard, exploring Andrew Cuneo’s U/R Sphinx’s Tutelage mill deck from #PTOrigins (now complete with a Grand Prix win!) while BBD forges a Demonic Pact!
The Oddball Parade
While Ari will not be able to make it to all of the unusual events we’re seeing throughout the month of August, he has some words of advice for anyone playing Team Sealed, Legacy, or Vintage in coming weeks.
Countdown To GP London – 4 Days Out! – Food & Special Side Events!
Grand Prix London is this weekend and StarCityGames is pulling out all of the stops to make this event as memorable as possible. Check inside to hear about our nostalgic Limited events this weekend as well as find the best eats around the event site!