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!

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!
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!
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?
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!
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!
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!
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?
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!
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…
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!
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!
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!
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!
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 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?