How To Beat Modern’s Big Mana Decks
The title says it all! Whether you’re looking to speed under them or disrupt and clock them, GerryT has the lists and the plans you need for your upcoming Modern events!
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The Complete Guide To Modern G/B Tron
Jim Davis had hoped to keep Tron his little secret to Modern success. So much for that! Instead, he’s sharing his knowledge in the most comprehensive guide you’ll find this side of Christmas!
Goals For 2018: One You Shouldn’t Set, And Four You Should
So 2017 is almost in the rearview mirror. It’s time to make goals for 2018. But are you setting goals that will help you get where you want to go in Magic? Brad Nelson has one goal you should avoid and four you should make!
Ban Ancient Stirrings? Let’s Unban Cards Instead!
Todd Anderson thinks the calls to ban Ancient Stirrings are laughable…in fact, he thinks the solution is quite the opposite! Check out the cards he’d be willing to release from Modern Jail!
The Modern Compendium, Part 1: Midrange Decks
Looking for a one-stop guide to all things Modern? Well, that would be too long for just one article, but Todd Stevens is here to get you started with the midrange decks! Watch for the rest of this series later this month!
Modern Lessons From Grand Prix Oklahoma City
Sam Black finished with 36 points at Grand Prix Oklahoma City, but that still left him on the outside of a big mana-dominated Top 8. What lessons has he learned…and why does he feel they’re so contradictory?
Suspending Doubt About Mono-Blue Living End
The Mono-Blue Living End deck has announced itself in Modern! But does it have staying power? Shaun McLaren takes a deep dive into the archetype, explains his own list, and gives his prognosis!
Anderson VS. Ross: Thopter Depths VS. Grixis Death’s Shadow
The past meets Modern present on VS! Todd Anderson wields one of the most disgusting decks in ancestor format Extended’s history, Thopter Depths. Can Ross Merriam and Grixis Death’s Shadow put up a fight?
How To Fix Standard: A Detailed And Surprising Format Comparison
That’s a mighty bold title from the Magic Pro Tour Hall of Famer! But don’t be too surprised if the game designer and leading theorist has you nodding along by the end. He just hopes Wizards of the Coast has figured all this out by now…
The Case For Ancient Stirrings
Well, that didn’t take long! The Grand Prix Oklahoma City results aren’t even last week’s news, and already folks are calling for an Ancient Stirrings ban. Ross Merriam is here to put the brakes on that talk!
In Search Of Modern’s Current Best
With seemingly nonstop Modern on the horizon for Magic pros, it’s time for Brad Nelson to put down his traveling trunk! But the format’s been far from a friendly home for him in the past. Watch him try to make sense of Modern’s present…and future!
Brad VS. Stevens: Bloodbraid Jund VS. Jace Jeskai
We’re wading into the unbanning debates on VS! Is Bloodbraid Elf really THAT broken in Modern? What about Jace, the Mind Sculptor? Brad Nelson and Todd Stevens are here to remind you why those cards should stay gone!
We Need To Talk About Masters Sets
Chas Andres has a self-admitted reputation for defending decisions by Wizards of the Coast that others disagree with. But even he thinks WotC has gone too far with its Masters sets, and he’s here to tell you why. Plus, This Week’s Trends!
Sultai Energy: Gameplay, Guides, And What Would You Do?
GerryT follows up yesterday’s sizzling Sultai Energy article with his latest decklist, sideboarding guides, and a full dozen “What would you do?” situations to contemplate, including that controversial play in the Top 16 against Wales! Get the heat-resistant gloves for this one, because he’s on fire!
Anderson VS. Stevens: Mono-Blue Turns VS. Mono-Black Death Cloud
The Todd Squad has assembled for some fabulous fringe Modern action on VS! Will Todd Anderson take over with Mono-Blue Turns, or will Todd Stevens and Mono-Black Death Cloud destroy his foe’s dreams? Don’t mistake “fringe” for “terrible,” because these decks will wreck your day if given half a chance…