Premium Header

Premium

Predicting 2018 In Magic Finance

Chas Andres is calling it like he sees it! He breaks down the major factors that will influence Magic finance in 2018 and gives his predictions and confidence levels for the game and beyond!

‘Tis The Season To Be Brewing

Get a peek at GerryT’s drawing board as he sketches out possibilities for Legacy and Modern in 2018! What twists will he put on favorites and decks fallen by the wayside? Will one of his Modern lists lead you to SCG Columbus success? What about Team Constructed at SCG Dallas?

Anderson VS. Stevens: Temur Energy VS. Bant Humans

It’s a battle of Standard present and past! Todd Anderson takes up the mantle of Temur Energy, battling against Todd Stevens and the Bant Humans deck that helped make Brian Braun-Duin World Champion in 2016! You just might be surprised by the results…

Year By Year: Looking Back To Look Forward

As 2017 draws to a close, Brad Nelson thinks back on his years as a Magic pro, the remarkable last twelve months he’s had, and what’s yet to come.

The Top Twelve Cube Cards Of 2017

Jim Davis took a little break from competitive play, but that’s given him time to relax with one of his favorite Magic formats: Cube! Today he breaks down his favorite new additions from 2017.

How To Playtest

“Practice makes perfect.” “No, perfect practice makes perfect.” Sam Black brings up the platitudes only to sweep them away as he gives you no-nonsense playtesting advice!

No Ban Modern

Modern has a Banned List in the dozens, and for good reason! But some people like things just a little more degenerate. Patrick Chapin has your introduction to the No Ban Modern scene!

The Modern Compendium, Part 2: Control And Big Mana

Todd Stevens continues his comprehensive Modern Compendium with a look at the control and “big mana” strategies of the format! A must-read ahead of SCG Columbus!

Brad VS. Ross: Lantern Control VS. Lantern Control

Brad Nelson and Ross Merriam have been sentenced to play a 75-card Modern Lantern Control mirror match. May God have mercy upon their souls.

Analyzing The Modern Metagame Cycle

Big mana decks dominated Grand Prix Oklahoma City. Will it happen again when the SCG Tour kicks off 2018 at SCG Columbus? Ross Merriam presents his model of the Modern metagame cycle and calls his shot!

Through The Breach To Jeskai Nirvana In Modern

As the last few weekends have proved, there’s more than one way to Jeskai your way to Modern success! Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren surveys the scene ahead of SCG Columbus!

Liliana Sucks And Other Observations

Ari Lax made Day 2 of Grand Prix Oklahoma City, but he wasn’t interested in going the distance. He was disappointed with his build of Grixis Death’s Shadow. What has he learned? What would he do differently for SCG Columbus?

A Magic Holiday Finance Guide To Buying Season

Holiday shopping: it’s not just for Christmas presents! Chas Andres has your how-to guide to maximizing your Magic budget by buying the right things at the right time: right now! The Holiday Sale is a great chance to start 2018 ahead of the game!

Stevens VS. Ross: Temur Tron VS. Mono-Green Stompy

With Pauper announced as a Grand Prix side event format in 2018, we’re getting into the spirit on VS! Watch as Todd Stevens wields Temur Tron against Ross Merriam and Mono-Green Stompy!

Brad VS. Anderson: Temur Energy VS. Jund

It’s a battle of Standard’s present and past on VS! Brad Nelson wields current menace Temur Energy, but Todd Anderson and Innistrad-Return to Ravnica Jund are in the way! Enjoy this quirky holiday clash!