The Players’ Championship
CVM struggled mightily at the Invitational, but here, he shares with you how he’s going to get into fighting shape for the goal he’s worked for all year: this weekend’s Players’ Championship!
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Winning SCG Portland *1st*
David McDarby conquered one and all at Portland’s Legacy Open! Read about his journey through the event and what you can do to best prepare for the format going forward!
Daily Digest: Sigrist’s Revenge
Great formats are often cyclical, where the strategies stay on a rotating trajectory in order to continually trump one another. It may be time for Standard to revisit one of the first decks to hit the scene, way back at the Pro Tour!
My Invitational
Not many people get the opportunity to play in three different formats in the same weekend, but Gerry did this past weekend! See all the things the threw at each format, complete with tons of sweet decklists!
Commander VS: Roon VS. Feldon!
Justin and Stephen return to bring you the Commander madness you know and love! Two new commanders, a new video, and a whole lot of fun await us!
Cheating At The World Championship
For all the good our game has done, it can still bring out the bad. Patrick Chapin talks this week about the history of cheating, some new and unethical circumstances, and the importance of preserving your good reputation among the MTG family.
The SCG Invitational *5th*
It’s been a busy few months of Magic for Sam Black. The world class deckbuilder took to Seattle and nearly came away with a giant check and a trophy! See how he navigated the field before your next Standard or Legacy IQ!
The Formats
With so many different events going on and a new set looming on the horizon, Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax takes some time to evaluate each of competitive Magic’s big formats–and what it’s going to take to break them.
Video: G/B Constellation In Standard!
Two-time Pro Tour Champion Brian Kibler is stoked about the viability of Constellation in Standard! A long-time advocate of the strategy now, he takes this build through this video series!
Video: Abzan Reanimator In Standard!
GerryT is ready to show you how to run one of the most powerful decks in the format! As the format evolves, the Whip is becoming increasingly effective. Gerry shows you why!
Daily Digest: What I’m Afraid Of
The metagaming has begun, and GerryT has his eye on someone who may be giving the Whip brigade a run for their money! If you’re tired of getting lifelinked out by recurring Hornet Queens, you may want to have a peek!
Who Are You?
Whether you’re new to the competitive side of the game or you just can’t seem to find your Magic niche anymore, Mark has a great guide to help you find your way through your deck choices before your next event!
New Heroes
Matt Higgs takes the success of W/U Heroic and examines what makes it work! Check out his piece-by-piece process for evolving the concept and see if his final result looks good for your next event!
Dear Azami: Nobody Loves Jazal
Jazal got the cold shoulder while the rest of the Commander 2014 all-stars were hogging the spotlight. It’s time for Sean to give the love and justice due to the most underrated of Commander’s newest additions!
Video: Abzan Midrange In Standard!
Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren has put down the Jeskai for now, and he’s ready to show off the archetype he took to the most prestigious tournament in Magic! Prepare for your next event by taking cues from one of Magic’s great minds!