Hour Of Devastation: The Aftermath
How does a professional see Hour of Devastation? Sam Black showcases the cards that caught his eye and the early decks they’ve led him to consider ahead of SCG Cincinnati!
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Re-Finding The Fire: Part 6
Just when Todd feels like he’s finally almost done, he goes and wins a ton of money at the SCG Invitational! Re-live the journey with him as he calls an audible into an unproven deck and gets by with a little help from his friends!
Spikes And Buyouts! Catching Up On This Week’s Biggest Trends
What a week! Chas has been all over Hour of Devastation, but every single format has seen crazy movement in the meantime! Get up to speed on all the left-field cards that are suddenly worth money! Grab your bulk boxes!
Finding The Hour Of Devastation Cards That Matter
Nicol Bolas this. Nicol Bolas that. Big cards are big. But what about all the important cards that nobody is talking about?! Which will see more play in Standard? The giant marquee monster…or the sleeper cards everyone forgets?
Cycling Control, Strange Card Studies, And More For Hour Of Devastation Standard
There’s no stone unturned when it comes to The Innovator’s work on a new set! The Hall of Famer is intrigued by a number of unusual spells that may quickly become the focal points of Standard! Eldrazi Ramp, U/B Cycling Control, and more!
Todd VS. Brad: U/R Colossus VS. Temur Energy
It’s a Friday night special! Hour of Devastation is on the table as Brad and Todd go to Amonkhet for a Standard battle to prepare for SCG Cincinnati!
The Boss VS. Ross: Mono-White Humans VS. B/R Midrange
It’s a new-Standard clash to remember! Tom “The Boss” Ross wields a Mono-White Humans deck backed by the power of Oketra’s Monument. Can Ross Merriam and his B/R Midrange deck withstand its power? SCG Cincinnati awaits!
The Hour Of Devastation Awards Show
Ari Lax’s Awards Show is back! Come for the humorous categories, stay for the piercing insight into what Hour of Devastation holds for Magic’s future! And the winners are…
Shaun McLaren’s Standard Gauntlet For SCG Cincinnati
Shaun McLaren reveals the Standard gauntlet he’s using to prepare for the release of Hour of Devastation…and indulges in a little “horsing around” at the end! Get ready for The SCG Tour at SCG Cincinnati!
Setting A New Standard With Hour Of Devastation
Todd Stevens has taken a moment away from Modern to emerge as a Standard trendsetter! His updates to the Control and Eldrazi archetypes after Hour of Devastation are must-reads for anyone going to SCG Cincinnati!
Final Words On Hour Of Devastation Finance
Chas will be back later this week, but first, he needs to take a look at the Hour of Devastation previews as they stand now! What are the big pick-ups and what can wait? And most importantly, what makes this set so different? Chas speaks!
Bontu’s Last Reckoning Decks
Mr. Merriam understands there’s a price to be paid for blowing up all creatures on the third turn, but he’s willing to pay it! See how he plans to work around one of Hour of Reckoning’s marquee spells!
Stevens VS. Brad: Grixis Control VS. U/R Emerge
Todd Stevens is celebrating the red, black, and blue as he plays new-Standard Grixis Control! But will Brad Nelson rain on his parade with U/R Emerge? The SCG Cincinnati Standard Classic looms…
The Challenges Of Control In Standard
Adrian Sullivan piloted Temur Control to a Top 8 finish at the SCG Season One Invitational! Today he breaks down the challenges faced by control players until Hour of Devastation is released…and probably after.
My Hour Of Devastation Inspirations
Hour of Devastation has Patrick Chapin brewing up a storm! Get the latest Standard decklists and single-card musings to emerge from his world-renowned Magic work!