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Inside My Standard And Modern Work For #SCGINVI

With the #SCGINVI looming this weekend, Michael Majors is showing his work for the split-format tournament in Standard and Modern! After some time exploring other games, he’s had his nose to the grindstone…or should that be Grafstone?

Cracking Standard Open

Think Standard is basically a two-deck metagame, maybe three? Sam Black says to think again! The emergence of Aetherworks Marvel decks has revealed the door to a new and less narrow metagame, and Sam Black has the keys that could unlock it going into the #SCGINVI!

Jeskai Control And Temur Aetherworks At #SCGINVI

The #SCGINVI is a two-deck tournament requiring mastery of both Standard and Modern. Shaun McLaren shares his favorites in each format, including updated decklists and his latest perceptions of how to navigate each in the current metagame!

Your #SCGINVI Guide To Aetherworks Marvel

It went away for a bit, but now in the context of this new metagame, Aetherworks Marvel is quickly becoming a more serious contender! Join Mike Sigrist as he provides you with all the sideboarding and playing tips for going big at #SCGINVI!

What Is Fun?

No, really. What is fun? What is it about Magic that brings us back for more? What is that intangible quality we can’t quite fully understand? And what can it teach about the pleasure of games? What about the art of mastering them? Pro Tour Champion Patrick Chapin opens your mind!

Should You Switch Decks?

We’re not talking about an audible. We’re not talking about tournament morning panic mode. We’re talking about looking at a metagame you’ve dominated with the perfect deck! But nothing lasts forever. Is #SCGINVI the moment where multiple formats shift right out from under us?

W/U Flash Is Terrible And Jeskai Isn’t

Shots have been fired! Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax has been hard at work on studying one of the two most played decks in Standard, and he has some fighting words for everyone battling at the #SCGINVI this weekend! Do not miss this!

Predicting Modern Masters 2017

Modern Masters sets have become one of the most exciting times to get involved in the format! The next installment has more room for high-impact reprints than ever, and Chas Andres is already crunching the numbers to see what’s most likely to shape the set!

The Case For R/B Aggro At #SCGINVI

GerryT is excited about a weekend full of Magic. Why? Because he’s mastered the Flash versus Delirium match up? Hardly! It’s because he knows that aggro mages everywhere will be torching the #SCGINVI competition with this criminally underrated archetype!

Todd VS. Brad: W/U Flash VS. G/R Aetherworks

With the #SCGINVI just a week away, the race is on to find the best Standard deck for that half of the event! In today’s matchup, will Todd Anderson triumph with tried-and-true W/U Flash or will Brad Nelson claim the crown with the clever and innovative G/R Aetherworks deck?

What The Invitational Means To Me

“The Boss” is the only mage in the business than can claim the unbelievable feat of having two #SCGINVI events conquered in a row! With two tokens, two trophies, and everything he could want in the Magic world: what’s next for him? Atlanta is in his sights…

The Answer Is Yes

Last week, Brad Nelson asked if he should just play B/G Delirium at #SCGKNOX. Then he won the main event. Now he has his answer! Join Brad as he teaches you to sideboard and understand the most important aspects of the deck’s primary match up!

The Snowball: Avoiding And Beating Cards That Are Too Powerful

SCG Players’ Champion Jim Davis has cast Gideon and had Gideon cast against him. How do you overcome cards like this once they’ve got their presence established on the battlefield? Jim provides an excellent lesson in Magic momentum!

Ross VS. Majors: Four-Color Energy VS. B/G Delirium!

It’s time to teach a new metagame old tricks! Ross Merriam is bringing Four-Color Energy back, but Michael Majors stands in his way with Standard bogeyman B/G Delirium! Who’ll win this Turkey Day throwdown ahead of the #SCGINVI in Atlanta?

Using Other Games To Take Over Magic

Former Player of the Year Mike Sigrist didn’t get to the top by just playing Magic! A lot of games have a lot to teach, and he nearly dominated another game at a high level this past weekend! He’s bringing you the important lessons he learned by flexing his gaming muscle!