True-Name Nemesis
Sam is interested in updating a few decks for Grand Prix DC next week with four copies of a card from the Commander 2013 decks. What metagame changes come along with True-Name Nemesis the Baby Progenitus?
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Storytime With GerryT
Gerry Thompson has moved to Seattle to take an internship with Wizards of the Coast, and Todd reflects on their time working together and the stories that brought them together in the first place.
Video: Esper Control In Standard
Hall of Famer William Jensen has been on a tear with Esper in Standard lately, with back-to-back Top Eights at GP Louisville and the SCG Invitational in Indianapolis. Join him in this video ridealong with the deck!
Storming Through The Details
Ari breaks down what matters most when building Storm, and the basics of streamlining how you play the deck so you aren’t seeping much-needed mental bits while playing through the combo turn. Simplicity is key, and Ari shows you how he thinks it through.
The Many Flavors Of Young Frankenstein
Drew looks at an innovative new take on Reanimator played by Todd Anderson at the Star City Games Invitational in Indianapolis this weekend, putting it under the microscope for fine-tuning.
Theros: A Marvel To Behold
John Friggin’ Rizzo returns to StarCityGames from the dark seclusion of his van down by the river to give you his thorough analysis of Theros in all formats (even Vintage) whether you like it or not. So you might as well like it.
Brad Vs. Todd: Naya Control Vs. Esper Control.
Our latest Invitational Champion, Brad Nelson, battles his Standard deck from the Invitational weekend, Naya Control, against Todd Anderson representing Esper Control in this pre-Invitational playtest session.
Video: Drafting With Kibler! THS #2
In this week’s Magic Online videos, Pro Tour Hall of Fame member Brian Kibler walks us through his latest Theros Draft and the latest information about how the Limited metagame has developed after Pro Tour Theros in Dublin.
Commanding Your Wallet
Chas looks at developing market trends in anticipation of the release of the Commander 2013 decks, and picks his winners (and sleepers!) for the set – what potential Legacy playables should you pick up at the ground floor price?
Fear And Loathing And Black Lotus
Pat takes a gonzo-reporter tear through recent Vintage results in a quest to unearth a deck that fits his craving of the moment. He wants to see something different, but still build something good – how do we get there from here?
Team SCG Pro Tour Theros Limited Conversation
Team StarCityGames.com held a long team discussion about Theros Limited in The Castle prior to Pro Tour Theros in Dublin. Finally, the video chronicling that conversation is available – join the discussion from the vantage point of a fly on that most impressive of walls!
Still Devoted To Mono Black
After his Top Eight at Grand Prix Louisville with Mono Black Devotion, Brad breaks down the deck’s key matchups and why you should be playing it this weekend.
The Cult Of Personality
Brian first made a name for himself as “The Dragonmaster,” sticking Armadillo Cloak onto Rith, the Awakener and serving a righteous beating. Now, he measures the benefits and pitfalls of going rogue for its own sake.
What Next?
Mike looks at this past weekend’s results, comparing these seismic metagame shifts to historic past archetypes and trying to project whether we’ll see yet another this weekend at the StarCityGames Invitational in Indianapolis.
Drafting With Reid! THS #1
Join Reid for his first video draftalong with Theros on Magic Online, and learn what he has to teach after mastering the format for Pro Tour Theros in Dublin last week!