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Boss Humans

Two-time Invitational Champion and one of the most influential deckbuilders in the business Tom Ross has some pretty amazing advice for anyone looking to take on the Pro Tour or #SCGStates in a few short days!

The Boss VS. Brad: Allies VS. Burn

Want to make sure you’ve got an edge on the rest of the room at #SCGStates? Tom Ross and Brad Nelson playtest so you can be sure you’re prepared!

The Next Modern Bans And Unbans

The Modern ban and unban debate is always happening, and Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax is trying to get ahead of the game. Here he comments on all of the untouchable troublemakers, those that belong back in the format, and everything in between.

Shadows Over Innistrad Review: The White Invasion And Going Gold!

Pro Tour Hall of Famer Patrick Chapin returns in the only way he could: to review just how dominant white is in this new Standard format! With #SCGStates this weekend, you can’t afford to miss out on Patrick’s detailed insight!

The Boss VS. Todd: Infect VS. U/W Thopter Foundry

The Boss loves his poisonous sidekicks. But it’s also a brave new world with the recent unbannings. Whose deck holds up the best in the face of #SCGStates this weekend?

Answering To The Past

Magic finance expert Chas Andres has discovered a lost treasure of a mailbag! All this time later, he answers your questions with full hindsight at his disposal! What would you do with your Magic portfolio if you could go back in time?

Video: Jeskai Control In Modern

#SCGStates this weekend will continue to showcase the new Modern format we know and love. Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren guides you through the control renaissance with his favorite deck in the format!

Top 8 Takeaways From #SCGBALT

If you haven’t read Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax’s analysis of Standard before you head off to #SCGINVI, you’re handicapping your chances. Here, he presents everything you need to know before you sleeve up for battle!

Video: U/R Faeries In Modern

Faeries has yet to become a major force in Modern despite Bitterblossom having been around for a while now. Can Sam Black make the archetype work with Red instead before #SCGINVI?

How Great Is My Goggles Deck?

It’s a simple question, but it has an interesting answer. Will all-time SCG Tour® great Todd Anderson’s Top 8 deck from last weekend show at #SCGINVI? Or was it a flash in the pan? Find out what the deck’s architect thinks here!

Todd VS. Brad: Grixis Control VS. Jund

With all this hype surrounding the new Standard, let’s not forget #SCGINVI is also a Modern event. And a new Modern too! Todd and Brad playtest for the big weekend!

Video: U/W Tron In Modern

Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax is ready to unleash the power of the Urzatron on Modern! #SCGINVI will be determined in no small part to Modern play, and Ari wants to ensure you’re ready to roll!

My Experience With Sword Of The Meek

GerryT did not dominate the Modern Classic last weekend, but he did learn some pretty profound things about the future of the Modern format. Make no mistake: #SCGINVI will be heavily influenced by some newly unbanned spells.

Conquering Week Two Standard

Tom Ross has two Invitational wins already. How does a player of his ability approach such a high-profile event? The Boss lays out his expectations for #SCGINVI this weekend!

White Standard

White has positioned itself far above its color competitors in the first week of the new Standard format. Sam Black analyzes the tilted color balance of the format he expects to see at #SCGINVI this weekend in Columbus.