Using White To Conquer The Hydra
Temur is not the end all be all story of Grand Prix Washington DC! Adrian Sullivan has a host of strategies that can take down the Bristling Hydra and all his friends, too! Good luck at the GP everyone!
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The GP DC Guide To W/U Monument
Todd Anderson hasn’t put this deck down! He thinks it might be time for the metagame to come around again to his side! If you’re operating this archetype at Grand Prix Washington DC, you need this ASAP!
Todd VS. Brad: Four-Color Energy VS. Jeskai God-Pharaoh’s Gift
This is your last opportunity to get in all the testing you need for Grand Prix Washington DC! The final hours of this Standard are upon us! Will your name be the one that goes down as its final victor?
My Process For Winning Grand Prix
Brad crushed DC back in 2010, and he can’t wait to get back this weekend! He’s on absolute fire and has re-established himself as the world’s foremost master of Standard! So how does he do it? He tells you here, plain as day.
Fact Or Fiction: The New Treasure Crews Of Ixalan
Let the wild arguments begin! Ixalan is amazing looking, but it isn’t without early controversy! Two of the most respected Magic minds debate the new set and what deck they believe will win Washington DC this weekend!
McLaren’s Musings: A Ton Of Tron
Shaun McLaren wants more Tron! Or less! He can’t decide! How many years have people been slamming turn 3 giant monsters? It does sound awesome, but how much is too much? Shaun speaks of bannings, Spiders, and other such rubbish.
Ixalan Previews: A Reply To Ross Merriam
After Ross Merriam wrote his thoughts on the first batch of Ixalan previews, Sam Black had some…mild disagreements. Get the Worlds competitor’s take on the future of Standard!
Grading Major Standard Decks For Grand Prix Washington DC
Todd Stevens may not be in the classroom anymore, but he’s ready to take Standard to school! Which decks will make the grade at Grand Prix Washington DC, and which will get sent to 0-X detention?
The Boss VS. Merriam: Ramunap Red VS. W/R Midrange
The race is on to finish preparing for Standard in time for Grand Prix Washington DC! Watch Tom “The Boss” pilot Ramunap Red against Ross Merriam and the unusual yet successful W/R Midrange deck!
Commander Theme Decks: Game Of Thrones
Already going through Game of Thrones withdrawal? Let Danny West ease your pain! Stark meets snark as SCG’s content majordomo dishes out 100-card decklists and shade for days!
It’s Time For Ixalan!
Ixalan previews started with a bang, and Ross Merriam was right there to record his take! Get his thoughts on Pirates-and-Dinosaurs, why Jim Davis isn’t a fan of a certain card, and the brew to beat going into SCG Dallas!
Stevens VS. Brad: B/U Control VS. Temur Energy
Todd Stevens thinks he has a Standard deck worthy of Grand Prix Washington DC in B/U Control! Their first test? Grand Prix Denver champion Brad Nelson and his winning Temur Energy deck! No pressure, Todd…
Standard: Looking Forward, Looking Back
Like Janus, Ari Lax has one eye on Standard’s past and another on its future! What does he think of the format for Grand Prix Washington DC and beyond…and what does he think of the cards soon to depart it?
Buying Into Post-Rotation Standard
With the rotation coming, Standard is in its annual strange place. What singles should savvy buyers avoid, and where are the opportunities for a post-Ixalan score? Chas Andres has this week’s financial advice and trends!
Denver to DC: Surveying The Standard Metagame
Temur Energy dominated Grand Prix Denver and looms large for Grand Prix Washington DC! Where does Gerry Thompson, who played Ramunap Red in the Mile High City, think the metagame will go this weekend…and what should you play?