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Last Stop Before Amonkhet!

Jim Davis is ready for Amonkhet! But first, he wants to talk Grand Prix Orlando, the one card you must play at SCG Worcester’s Legacy Open, and why adding cards to Standard might be a better call than taking them away!

Building A Unified Modern Team

Team Unified Modern: find two teammates, build three decks. Simple, right? Michael Majors doesn’t think so! Today he shares the complexities of metagaming for Grand Prix San Antonio’s quirky format and the deck he just might play there!

Shadows Over Modern

Death’s Shadow looms large across Modern! Todd Anderson explores the many versions of Death’s Shadow ahead of SCG Worcester’s Modern Classic and considers how it might fit into Team Unified Modern lineups at Grand Prix San Antonio!

Tom VS. Majors: B/R Eldrazi VS. Mardu Vehicles

Grand Prix Porto Alegre in Brazil brought some spicy Standard decklists to the fore! Will Tom “The Boss” Ross find success with novel Top 16 deck B/R Eldrazi, or will Michael Majors lay down the law with Mardu Vehicles? The answer is a click away!

Pack 1, Pick 1: Modern Masters 2017

It’s a draft-off, and you’re picking the cards…and the winner! Tom “The Boss” Ross, Ari Lax, Ross Merriam, and Shaun McLaren have opened up identical packs of Modern Masters 2017! Who chose it best? Who is destined for a 3-0…and who is bound for a trainwreck?

Going Outside My Zone For Team Modern

Sam Black knows what the good decks are in Modern, but with the team structure of GP San Antonio and limited card options, it’s forced him to design and examine some very unusual builds! See the decks he’s worked on to try to attack the format from out of left field!

Diving Deeper Into Modern Than Anyone Has Before

We knew this format was dangerous when we started. We knew it might go on forever. Nevertheless, intrepid hero Shaun McLaren insists that he can find the end. He’s putting on his scuba gear, saying his final goodbyes, and swimming through amazing rogue decklists forevermore. Godspeed, Shaun!

Black Devotion, Ironworks, And Crackdown Combo

“The Innovator” has turned his eyes to Modern! Could Gray Merchant of Asphodel, Krark-Clan Ironworks, or Crackdown Construct be the key to winning SCG Worcester’s Modern Classic in a stunning combo finish? Let the brewing begin!

Ross VS. Brad: Bant Eldrazi VS. Jund Death’s Shadow

It’s a Modern matchup to remember! Will Ross Merriam maul his foe with Bant Eldrazi, or will Brad Nelson enjoy a comfortably low life total while he smashes face with Jund Death’s Shadow? Get prepared for the Modern Classic at SCG Worcester!

The Joys Of Cycling

The first Amonkhet preview has been revealed, and it’s a doozy! Ross Merriam focuses on returning mechanic cycling, its history in the game, and how the ability will transform deckbuilding considerations like the Temples did in Theros block!

Cold Formats, Hot Takes

Ari Lax isn’t shy about sharing his opinions! Why does he think good Draft development wrecked Standard? What’s the best way to pick a team’s Modern decks for GP San Antonio? And why is Miracles overrated, even if it’s likely to be the most popular deck at SCG Worcester?

You Can Afford To Play Legacy

Legacy isn’t just for Magic millionaires! Chas Andres shows you how to get into the format in time for SCG Worcester with a deck that’ll last for years and won’t break the bank! Plus, get the latest updates on Modern Masters 2017 finance and other price movements!

Todd VS. Majors: Four-Color Saheeli VS. B/G Delirium

Are you on Team Cat Lady or Team Ax Crazy? Todd Anderson wants his Four-Color Saheeli deck to make millions of kitties, while Michael Majors wants his B/G Delirium deck to give Grim Flayer a boost. Who’ll win this crucial Standard clash?

Todd VS. Brad: Temur Dynavolt VS. Jund Energy

Temur Dynavolt claimed its first major title last weekend in Brazil! Will Todd Anderson triumph with the hot new Standard deck, or will Brad “Jund Guy” Nelson take him down with Jund Energy? Let the counters fly!

Hotfixes For Formats And High Hopes For Amonkhet

Where have all the good decks gone and where are all the bans? Todd Anderson has had it with Felidar Guardian in Standard! He reveals how he’d hotfix the format and why he’s left holding out for a hero in Amonkhet! And is Death’s Shadow too good for Modern? Help us, Todd!