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Todd VS. Brad: G/B Constrictor VS. Four-Color Bannedheeli

Todd Anderson brings G/B Constrictor to the table. Brad Nelson…well, let’s just say Felidar Guardian is involved. This is what the banning spared us from…and this time, we didn’t speed up the video. Viewer discretion is advised.

Drafting W/B Zombies In Amonkhet Limited

Just in time for Grand Prix Richmond, Tom “The Boss” Ross serves up the ultimate primer for drafting W/B Zombies in Amonkhet Limited! He separates the must-haves from the marginal picks and highlights the hidden gems that could send you to the Pro Tour!

Don’t Play Their Game!

Want to beat Mardu Vehicles in Standard? Brad Nelson sees players inadvertently playing into the feared deck’s hands! Today he shares sideboarding advice so you can make sure you face the matchup on your own terms!

Using A Saw At SCG Atlanta

With a critical card amputated from Standard just two days before SCG Atlanta, it’s no surprise Mardu Vehicles won! Jim Davis explains why calls for another ban are misguided and highlights the crucial pressure point that could shrink Gideon, Ally of Zendikar’s metagame share!

Experimenting With B/G Delirium

Todd Anderson reached the Top 8 of this weekend’s Magic Online Standard PTQ with B/G Delirium! Today he goes over that deck, what he learned from the tournament, and how he would build the archetype for upcoming events like the GP Richmond Pro Tour Qualifier!

The Boss VS. Majors: R/B Aggro VS. Mardu Vehicles

Tom “The Boss” Ross is known for his success with aggro decks. But can his R/B Aggro build stand up to Standard’s end boss, Mardu Vehicles, in the hands of Michael Majors? Get insight into this matchup ahead of the GP Richmond PTQ!

Mardu Isn’t That Good And The Sky Isn’t Falling (Again)

For Ross Merriam, it’s not about the new Standard’s Week 1 results but what’s next! He’s found plenty to like in the emerging metagame’s aggro wing, and he’s ready to share his take on B/W Zombies for upcoming events!

Standard After SCG Atlanta And The Possible Rise Of Midrange

The Week 1 results are in, but Sam Black is looking beyond the obvious! Sure, Mardu Vehicles rocked the Open at SCG Atlanta, but what about the aggressive decks lurking just beneath the Top 8, and why did Aetherworks Marvel do so well in the Standard Classic?

It’s Alive! Zombies In Standard

The brain-eating Zombies showed up in a big way at SCG Atlanta, and Shaun McLaren is ready to serve up his foes’ noggins on a platter! He gives his take on the “white splash or mono-black” debate and supplies a delightful decklist duo!

Standard’s Next Breakout Decks

If Mardu Vehicles wants to sit in the middle of Magic’s tempo scale, that means new decks can go over the top or under the defenses! Whether you like quick beats or big hits, Todd Stevens has seen Standard’s future after SCG Atlanta and it looks a lot like two particular decks!

Most And Least Favorite: Amonkhet Testing Edition

Pro Tour testing brings out Magical love-hate relationships like no other! Ari Lax shares his experiences from trying out Amonkhet. What’s it really like trying to work with Censor? Is Nissa, Steward of Elements any fun? And is he celebrating the return of Ishkanah, Grafwidow to the metagame?

Ross VS. Brad Except Every Time They Say Felidar Guardian…

Before April 27, 2017, Ross Merriam and Brad Nelson took inspiration from Magic Online Standard League 5-0 lists with Amonkhet. Ross chose U/R Control. Brad Nelson chose Four-Color Saheeli with Felidar Guardian.

Today, their footage was found…

Amonkhet Aggro Decks And B/G Delirium

The Boss didn’t go all-in on week one. The format wasn’t ready for it. Instead, he put up an excellent finish with one of the big decks right now! But don’t get too comfortable with Tom casting Spiders! He’s dying to break out the style of aggro decks you have come to expect!

Amonkhet Week One Standard Finance

The SCG Atlanta results are in, and Chas Andres is reacting…but not overreacting! Is Mardu’s future dominance assured? Does that Mono-Black Aggro deck in the Top 8 offer spec potential? And what’s driving price spikes in other formats?

Amonkhet Complete Review: Blue

The Amonkhet complete review continues! In this first installment after the banning of Felidar Guardian, Patrick Chapin talks blue. With more than a dozen decklists and well over 6,000 words of content, this is the way to start your Magical week!