CategoryMagic The Gathering

The Finer Details

Ari Lax didn’t become a Pro Tour Champion by accident. Well, at least not entirely! Here he shares a few of the crucial details that made the difference between another decent PT showing and a novelty check for $40,000. Follow his advice and give yourself a good shot at #SCGMINN this weekend!

Frontrunners For The Vintage Championship

The day the world’s Vintage players have been waiting for is upon us! Brian DeMars looks at the decks running at the front of the pack! Which is your favorite to take down the Championship?

Video: Jeskai Aggro In Standard!

Gerry Thompson takes one of the most important Standard decks today through a test video so you can know how to pilot this baby correctly at #SCGMINN!

Daily Digest: Simple, Yet Effective

It’s interesting that so few general strategies from the last Standard carried over. Maybe we just aren’t trying hard enough. Try this last season favorite for #SCGMINN!

FNM Hero: Revamped!

Mark Nestico heard your voices! In keeping with what his readers want, Mark is starting his FNM Hero challenge over to cater more to the spirit of the idea! Help him out with his new deck selection, and work on one of his many deck ideas for #SCGMINN!

Forever Alone: The Ballad Of Surrak And Zurgo

While three of the Khans have been enjoying mainstream success, two others have been huffing and puffing at the tail end of Standard. Not for long! Matt Higgs takes the two most underrepresented Tarkir warlords and tosses them into some sweet #SCGMINN-ready decklists!

Dear Azami: The Fun Police

In maybe one of the most important entries in the history of this column, a reader writes in to address the health of his local Commander scene due to overly degenerate decks. Sean wisely advises him to help fight the good fight through creative deckbuilding!

The Next 100 Project: Spinning Off Of Sheldon

Abe Sargent has been taking powerhouse Commander lists recently and getting creative by using only alternative cards for them! Here, he takes a page (and a decklist) from fellow Commander expert Sheldon Menery! Which list suits your playstyle?

How To Attack

With creatures becoming the centerpieces of Magic more and more each year, the fundamental way to win most Magic games is to attack correctly. If you find yourself losing more than you’d like, there’s a good chance you could use Anthony’s advice about offense before #SCGMINN!

Digging For Gold In Legacy

Carsten Kotter celebrating the blue delve spells from Khans wasn’t just lip service. He had it right from the get go, and now he has a deck that makes maximum use of Dig Through Time and Treasure Cruise! With #SCGMINN’s Legacy Open turning to a delve arms race, will you get there first?

CEDTalks: Ari Lax

Cedric Phillips sits down with Pro Tour Khans of Tarkir champion Ari Lax to talk about his big win, why his team is a force to reckoned with, and what he thinks about the controversy surrounding his sportsmanship.

The New Pillars Of Standard

Chas Andres reacts to the Pro Tour as it pertains to the Standard market and talks about why Khans of Tarkir is one of the most unique finance sets we’ve ever seen!

Daily Digest: Sandy Red

It may seem unintuitive, but even in a Siege Rhino Standard, red decks find a way! Check out the latest spin on one of the oldest strategies in Magic before #SCGMINN!

2nd At Pro Tour Khans Of Tarkir: Part 2

Shaun McLaren continues his report on the second greatest tournament of his life. He explains the road that almost made him a two-time champion! Learn about the format from a professional perspective before #SCGMINN!

Todd VS. BBD: Young Rabble VS. Jeskai Control

The $5,000 Modern Premier IQ at #SCGMINN will be something to see if these brews show up! Check out Todd and BBD drawing cards and making goblins in this new video!