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Core Set 2019 Financial Review: Part 2

Chas Andres continues his financial review for Core Set 2019! Is Tezzeret, Artifice Master overrated? Is Dragon’s Hoard underrated? And why does Pelakka Wurm make him cry?

Post-Banning Hot Take Triple Stack!

Ari Lax, Brad Nelson, and Sam Black give their rapid-fire thoughts on the two cards in Legacy…and cards that weren’t banned or unbanned in Modern and Standard!

The Top 25 Green Cards Of All Time: #25-21

In his 25th Anniversary series for StarCityGames.com, Patrick Chapin reveals his Top 25 Magic cards in each color! It all begins with green, the color of life…

SCG Atlanta Predictions For The Big Weekend!

Several our trusted writers are in the same room discussing the likely look of Modern at SCG Atlanta and beyond! Vote for your opinion at the bottom!

The Important Archetypes You Should Be Focusing On For New Standard

Gerry hasn’t done a lot of mirror testing lately. He’s going out on his own to discover all the decks that may be viable in a few short weeks! Ignore the future at your own risk!

Standard Decks With Core Set 2019

Owen has no intention of giving up his position as one of the best in the world. Accordingly, he’s worked hard on his head start on Core Set 2019 Standard! Here’s what he’s got so far…

The Best Core Set 2019 Cards For Modern

Todd Anderson makes his picks for the new Modern metagame! Core Set 2019 won’t arrive in time for SCG Atlanta weekend, but it’s coming up fast all the same! Be ready!

6 Modern Lists With Core Set 2019

The Modern Master himself can’t wait for Core Set 2019! He’s updated a half dozen of his favorite archetypes with the new set! Look out for these to make big gains in the format during the second half of the year!

GerryT’s 10 Things: Ruling The Whirled

If you want new SCG Atlanta builds for Modern, Gerry is the guy to talk to! He lays out a detailed look at some interesting new success stories, including the decks that stomp Goblin Chainwhirler!

Of Goblins And Dragons

Red is in a great place for Standard. It’s already doing well, and if some of the planeswalkers and powerhouse cards from Core Set 2019 are any indication, other colors may soon be joining in the glory!

Graveyard Decks With Core Set 2019

Sam Black is one of the best boneyard builders in the business! Get his newest brews in trying to exploit the Zombies, Dragons, and legends from new Standard!

The Final Snake Update

Winding Constrictor and Jadine are a match made in Magic heaven. Sadly, the Snake must finally go away soon. Nevertheless, they have some time left together, and she wants to spend it winning!

Move Over, The Scarab God! It’s The Chainwhirler Now.

After Grand Prix Pittsburgh, Owen Turtenwald is ready to rename Goblin Chainwhirler! He shares his many reasons to love it this Sunday at the SCG Atlanta Standard Classic, plus early Core Set 2019 notes!

I’ve Got Spirits, Yes I Do

Modern is ripe for tribal breakout decks at all times, and we may be entering the Spirit era! Ross Merriam assembles new approaches to Supreme Phantom and pals for you to haunt the competition in the months to come!

Winning Small Ball Style In New Standard

There are new ways to fight the top tier of Standard, and Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax is ready to get you prepared! Get his lists and the strategies beyond!