How To Light A Fire
GerryT just found out he is eligible for WMCQ competition! While that is good for Gerry, it isn’t as good for the rest of the field. Find out what he’s considering for the event and what he thinks about Standard right now!
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Saying Goodbye
We’re halfway through August which means October is fast coming. In the Magic world, it means it’s time to bid farewell. Join Jim as he mourns (and in some cases, celebrates) the Standard twilight of these staples.
Miracles Primer: Part 2
Grand Prix Top 8 competitor Philipp Schonegger returns to complete his crazy good advice on playing Miracles in Legacy! What cards matter against the mirror? When do you concede? Can you beat a Turn 2 Show and Tell?
The Reader Mailbag Returns!
Sheldon opens up the mailbag to answer all of your burning questions on the Rules Committee, the format at large, and of course, fine dining!
Potential Decks With Goblin Rabblemaster
Not many Magic cards have had a bigger breakout month than Tom Ross’s little friend. First he took on the Pro Tour with tons of success, and now he’s contemplating his next evolution!
No Limit Soldiers
Alex had an impressive Constructed record at the Pro Tour with a rogue deck that’s been getting more and more attention! Destroy your opponents on turn 4 with this tribal brew!
Brad VS. BBD: Rabble Red VS. B/W Midrange
Simply put, if you can’t pilot or play against these decks right now in Standard, you’re in trouble. Learn about one of the most important matchups in the format today!
My Modern Adventure
Being that Modern is back on the map, CVM celebrates by telling you of his near-miss at PTQ over the weekend! See his thoughts on the format and his deck choice!
Commander VS: Krenko, Mob Boss VS. Ezuri, Renegade Leader
A feud as old as time! Watch as the Goblins and Elves fail yet again to resolve their eternal Multiverse differences in this Commander throwdown!
Daily Digest: The Little Thopter That Could
Artifact-based brews have been circulating the undercurrent of Standard since M15 hit shelves. One GP Day 2 deck may be hinting at the future of the format…
The Way Of The Dragon
To prep for the Season Three Invitational, Kent Ketter is bringing back a big fellow we haven’t seen enough of as of late! Find out what Kent has in store for the big events at #SCGNJ!
Building A New Standard
Leave it up to Pro Tour Hall of Famer Patrick Chapin to combine community and theory into one eloquent look at the art of critical thinking in deckbuilding and how important it will be should Standard’s rotation schedule change.
Keeping Up With Standard
Sam Black has the WMCQ coming up! In this article, he explains the Standard decks he’s considering and why. He then tells you which popular Standard archetypes he wouldn’t go anywhere near. Don’t miss it!
Open Season
Todd talks shifts in the Organized Play landscape, where the Standard format is heading coming out of the summer, and what you need to know to keep Delver of Secrets from ruining your chances in Legacy.
Standard Pro Tour Retrospective
Ari Lax gives concrete context to the notion of having several Standard Pro Tours a year. How much do new sets affect the Standard format? What does history teach us about the future implications of WotC’s recent decisions?