Bolas, Cats, And The Power Of Defeat
Welcome to Hour of Devastation season! Pro Tour Hall of Famer Patrick Chapin is going to work on Big Bad Bolas, the sneaky strong rise of Cat tribal, and the big impact you can expect from the Defeat cycle!
Premium
Flexible Answers: Why They Matter In Hour Of Devastation
Nothing is better than a Magic cards that gives you plenty of options! And that’s a huge difference maker as Hour of Devastation approaches Standard! Ross Merriam explains why cards like Abrade are a great step in the right direction!
Locking Down Legacy
Todd Anderson ran B/R Reanimator to a Top 64 result at the Legacy Grand Prix in Las Vegas! He breaks down his build, the good and bad in the metagame, and how he wants to change things for the next event!
Daily Financial Update For Hour Of Devastation: June 20!
Why wait for advice on which Hour of Devastation cards are worth your time and money? Chas Andres kicks off a daily series with his takes on yesterday’s rare and mythic previews!
The Boss VS. Majors: Human Company VS. Eldrazi Tron
It’s a Modern clash ahead of the SCG Season One Invitational! Will Tom “The Boss” Ross win the day with Human Company, or will the eldritch horrors commanded by Michael Majors wipe out humanity?
In Defense Of U/R Control
It’s been a whirlwind week for Adrian Sullivan! While Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh has him excited for Grixis Control after Hour of Devastation lands, where is he on control ahead of the SCG Season One Invitational?
Hours Of Revelation: Studying The New Previews
After more than a few glimpses at Hour of Devastation, Ari Lax has a real sense of the set! Get his takes on the Defeat cycle, The Scorpion God, Hour of Revelation, and many more!
Announcement Week Finance
There was plenty to take in during Announcement Week! Chas Andres discusses the implications of Ixalan, the return to Dominaria, and much more, along with This Week’s Trends!
Ross VS. Todd: Sultai Delver VS. Miracles
Let’s get ready to Legacy! Ross Merriam isn’t through with little creatures just yet, as he’s on Sultai Delver. But will that be enough to stop Todd Anderson and the post-Sensei’s Divining Top version of Miracles?
The Metagame For Marvel-Less Standard
Brad Nelson has had a few days without Aetherworks Marvel, and he’s put them to good use! With the SCG Invitational approaching, Brad has his gauntlet of new metagame decks ready to test! He’s sharing his 75s for each archetype with you!
How I’ve Been Getting An Edge Lately
Magic is a game of small edges, so you’d better be ready to get them all! Pro Tour Champion Gerry Thompson teaches you many of the theories, tools, and guidelines he’s been working with lately to take over games, and by extension, entire events!
Todd VS. Brad: Esper Control VS. Grixis Death’s Shadow
U/W Control has been surging in popularity recently, but Esper has yet to make it to the big time! Well, there’s only one deck it needs to beat to prove its worth! Brad and Todd start their Modern prep for the upcoming SCG Invitational here!
You Lose: The Gathering
Now, I wouldn’t say Jim Davis is in a slump, but he has a high standard for himself (being a Players’ Champion and all). How do you keep going when Magic isn’t going your way?
The Right Balance Of As ForeTold In Modern
Shaun McLaren has been lighting up Modern with his insane As Foretold brews lately! He’s providing a guide to his two favorites here!
Fact Or Fiction: They Call Him The God-Pharaoh
There’s the return of Nicol Bolas, a Modern metagame that’s narrowing, yet another Standard reset, and Todd and Ross debating it all! What a time to be alive!