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I Told You Scapeshift Was Coming To Core Set 2020 Standard. But How Do We Beat It?

Don’t say he didn’t warn you! But now that Scapeshift has embedded itself in Core Set 2020 Standard, what’s a player to do? Sam Black has options for beating them and joining them…with a twist, of course!

Everything You Need To Know About Pauper Finance

Pauper started as a way to play with cheap common cards, but as with anything that gets big, there’s money to be made! Chas Andres has your guide to Pauper finance, plus This Week’s Trends!

Hogaak, Not Dredge, Is The Best Graveyard Deck In Modern

To dredge or not to dredge? Ross Merriam answers the question by looking at each deck’s speed, consistency, and resilience. He favors Hogaak over Dredge, but why? SCG Columbus awaits!

Why You Should (And Should Not) Play Every Deck In Modern

With Mythic Championship IV approaching swiftly, Ari Lax surveys the Modern field! When every deck has its weaknesses, it’s time to decide what matters, and information is the key!

How Scapeshift Took Over Core Set 2020 Standard

With Scapeshift decks making up half the Top 8 at Grand Prix Denver, the archetype went from marginal to mighty in one week flat! Patrick Chapin traces the rise of Bant Scapeshift and how to fight it.

Spitting Fire: How I Won SCG Worcester With Mono-Red Aggro

Aaron Barich set SCG Worcester on fire and collected a trophy from its ashes! Get her sideboarding guide and her advice for playing with — or against — Mono-Red Aggro this weekend at SCG Philadelphia!

How I’m Approaching Modern After The Banned And Restricted Announcement

There are plenty of viable options in Modern after Bridge from Below’s banning! GerryT offers five intriguing builds just in time for SCG Philadelphia, including a green splash in Azorius Control!

SCG Worcester By The Numbers

It’s time to break down the numbers from SCG Worcester! Mox Insights delivers the graphs and plots that make the trends from Standard’s first big event easy to see!

My Struggle In Preparing For Mythic Championship IV

Brad Nelson faces uncomfortable truths about his Modern preparation as he gets ready for Mythic Championship IV in Barcelona! If you’ve ever clung to a deck too long, this one’s a must-read!

Fresh Modern Decks For SCG Philadelphia

The pros may be mostly quiet about Standard heading into the next Mythic Championship, but Magic Online is teeming with experimental lists! Tom “The Boss” Ross covers successful out-there options!

All Things Simic Flash For Core Set 2020 Standard

Creatures at instant speed? Sign Patrick Chapin up! With the printing of Nightpack Ambusher, “The Innovator” has his eye on Simic Flash, and he’s ready to make the most of this opportunity!

Why Scapeshift Is The Next Big Thing In Core Set 2020 Standard

While Field of the Dead and Scapeshift are in Standard together, it’s time to have some fun beating opponents with your lands! Sam Black explores this powerful pairing ahead of SCG Philadelphia!

Freed From The Unreal: Introducing Unreal Company

Fast combo that loses to itself often is all around Modern’s fringes. Fast combo that doesn’t? Now you’re talking! Has Bryan Gottlieb found the next great Modern combo deck ahead of SCG Philadelphia?

How I Got 2nd Place With Mono-Blue Aggro At SCG Worcester

Ross Merriam reached the finals of SCG Worcester with Mono-Blue Aggro! He shares why he chose the tricky deck and offers a complete sideboarding guide for the Standard seat at SCG Philadelphia!

The Top 8 Modern Decks To Watch For SCG Philadelphia

The middle seat at SCG Philadelphia will bring plenty of heat as Modern players adjust to a metagame without Bridge from Below! Ari Lax has his Top 8 decks to watch … and a special wildcard pick!