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The Shadow Of Doubt

Todd Anderson has spent plenty of time grinding games recently against the new Modern enemy: Death’s Shadow! So how do you beat it? And what mistakes will its pilots make in learning it? SCG Indy is on its way!

The Boss VS. Majors: Goryo’s Vengeance VS. Bant Spirits

Tom “The Boss” Ross wants to get things over with in a hurry, but will his Goryo’s Vengeance be able to outpace the tricky tempo of Bant Spirits in the hands of Michael Majors? Get insight on this fascinating matchup ahead of SCG Indianapolis!

Modern In Full Bloom

If you’re seeking a combo-tastic deck in Modern, Chris VanMeter just might have your answer! Losing Summer Bloom might not have been enough to stop Amulet Combo. Is this the deck you need to crack the SCG Indianapolis code?

The Return Of Valakut

Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle is back in style! Ross Merriam breaks down three related yet diverse decks that win with the “Lightning Bolt land” and helps you decide which one to play for your anticipated metagame at SCG Indianapolis or a store near you!

The Best Deck In Modern

Sam Black made his latest Grand Prix Top 8 with Modern’s newest powerhouse! Forget the old Death’s Shadow with Gitaxian Probe and Become Immense. Sam shows you the ins-and-outs of the format’s new best deck in this essential article!

The Ultimate Guide To Eldrazi Tron

Shaun McLaren brought Eldrazi Tron to battle at Grand Prix Vancouver, and while he didn’t win the title, he liked what he saw! Today he offers a comprehensive guide, including sideboarding advice, for one of the strongest potential Modern decks for SCG Indianapolis!

5 Ways To Win SCG Indy

What’s the secret to success in Modern? Ari Lax lays out five paths players might take to conquer SCG Indianapolis, from getting one step ahead of the metagame to making seemingly no move at all. Which will prove to be the right combination this weekend?

Battle Birds In Baltimore

With a Brain in a Jar at his Beck//Call, Michael Majors set out to conquer SCG Baltimore! While things did not turn out the way he hoped, he gained valuable insight into breaking their interaction, insight he wants to share with you!

Ross VS. Brad: Naya Landfall VS. Death’s Shadow

It’s a battle of eccentric Modern decks! Well, Ross Merriam’s Naya Landfall choice is “eccentric.” Brad Nelson’s build of Death’s Shadow, on the other hand? After SCG Baltimore and GP Vancouver, it’s less “eccentric” and more “the deck to beat for SCG Indianapolis.” Make your predictions now…

What To Do During Modern Masters Preview Week

Open up the coffers! The reprints are about to rain down! But there’s only so much room in the set, which means some cards will be as scarce as ever! Chas Andres has tips and some history to go with them if you’re unsure what to do with your Modern collection!

The Wide-Open New Modern

Three Modern events, three radically different results. Does it get any better than this? Patrick Chapin gets you ready for #SCGINDY and all the Modern lists you can handle! Which of these are here to stay? Which are about to fall by the wayside? The Innovator spells it out!

Todd VS. Majors: U/R Gifts Storm VS. Abzan Company

Who’ll go off first? That’s the key question in today’s combo-on-combo Modern matchup. Will Todd Anderson triumph with the novel spell-based power of U/R Gifts Storm, or will Michael Majors carry the day with creature-centric Abzan Company? Get insight into this potential SCG Indy matchup!

Reflecting On SCG Regionals Modern

We got tons of results from SCG Regionals that will play a huge role in both SCG Baltimore and Grand Prix Vancouver! So which decks performed well and why? Adrian Sullivan has a few favorites you should definitely be aware of!

Modern Is Broken; You Just Don’t Know It Yet

The golden age of Modern may be a very short-lived one, as GerryT anticipates we’ll be singing a much different tune as soon as Grand Prix Vancouver and SCG Baltimore! It’s been a fun couple of weeks, but the more things change…

Ross VS. Brad: Mardu Vehicles VS. B/G Constrictor

Ross Merriam has the Pro Tour-winning Mardu Vehicles deck on his side of the table. Brad Nelson counters with all sorts of counters, including the +1/+1 variety from Winding Constrictor and lots of energy! Who will win this battle of Standard titans with SCG Baltimore just around the corner?