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U/R Taking Standard By Storm

Patrick Chapin breaks down the very diverse current Standard metagame just in time for SCG Open Series: Philadelphia this weekend. Find out what you need to be ready to face!

Above The Curve #35: Seeing Red

Todd is furious about the state of Standard! Glenn and Brad try to cool him down while breaking down the multi-format domination by red at #SCGBALT this week on Above The Curve.

Daily Financial Value of Theros! (8/30)

In the first of his series of Theros financial articles, StarCityGames.com General Manager and financial guru Ben Bleiweiss gives you all of his thoughts on all of the current spoilers for Theros!

Video: B/G Midrange In Standard

Two-time Pro Tour Top 8 competitor Brad Nelson makes a confession and then shows you why he’ll be battling with B/G Midrange this weekend at SCG Standard Open: Cincinnati.

Unsung Heroes Of Innistrad

As the full moon of Innistrad wanes, Brian Kibler looks back on the block at some of its unsung heroes. Let him know what you think of his list and share your own in the comments!

From the Mixed-Up Files Of Grand Prix Kitakyushu

Mike Flores takes a look at the Top 8 decks of Grand Prix Kitakyushu, which contained a few surprises, along with the Top 8 of the SCG Legacy Open in Baltimore last weekend.

An Abhorrent Devotion To Darkness

Pro Tour Hall of Fame member Patrick Chapin talks about a recent spoiler from Theros, Abhorrent Overlord, and the implications of the devotion to black mechanic on it.

The Past As Preamble

Adrian Sullivan takes a look at the results of the Block Constructed portion of Pro Tour Dragon’s Maze in anticipation of the first few weeks of Theros Standard.

Video: Melira Pod In Modern

This week Grand Prix Nashville finalist Ari Lax plays a few rounds with Melira Pod. See if you should consider trying it yourself before Grand Prix Detroit next month!

Why Junk Reanimator

GerryT tells you why he settled on playing Junk Reanimator at SCG Standard Open: Baltimore and shares the decks he’s considering for SCG Standard Open: Cincinnati this weekend.

Alternative Strategies Of Legacy

Get some ideas for SCG Legacy Open: Cincinnati as Reid Duke examines just a few of the alternative strategies of the format you can play to catch your opponents off guard.

Video: Vampire Prophecy In Modern

In this week’s videos, five-time Grand Prix Top 8 competitor Sam Black tries out the Modern Vampire deck with Dark Prophecy he mentioned in his article last week. Check it out!

Brad vs. Gerry: Junk Aristocrats vs. U/W Flash

Prepare for SCG Standard Open: Cincinnati by watching Brad wield his beloved Junk Aristocrats against Gerry with his trusty U/W Flash.

Do As I Say, Not As I Do: On Learning The Way I Imagine Reid Duke Does

Are you serious about improving your game? If so, be sure to check out the plan Sam came up with in order to get better at Magic after being inspired by Reid Duke.

Sympathy For The Devil

This week Todd recounts the night before the SCG Standard Open in Baltimore last weekend. Was he able to take his own advice and just play Jund? Read on to find out!