Adapting U/B Control
After playing in the SCG Invitational last weekend, Reid Duke has adapted his U/B Control deck to be more successful in the current Standard metagame. Consider playing it this weekend at Grand Prix Salt Lake City.
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Zombies In Legacy
Sam Black’s Zombies deck in Legacy caught a lot of attention this past weekend. He goes in-depth over the synergies in the deck, and he also includes a tip for people playing Standard at Grand Prix Salt Lake City this weekend.
Dead Last At The Invitational *8th*
Drew Levin placed 8th at the StarCityGames.com Invitational in Baltimore. Rather than a round-by-round tournament report, he recounts the most interesting stories that happened throughout the weekend.
Birthing Pod, Green Sun’s Zenith, And The State Of Toolboxes
Ari Lax writes about green toolbox decks and how to build them successfully in Standard, Modern, and Legacy. He also highlights why you should be prepared for R/G Tron in the tail end of the Modern PTQ season.
Modern PTQ In Melbourne *1st*
Jeremy Neeman won a Modern PTQ in Melbourne for Pro Tour Avacyn Restored. Read his tournament report about how he succeeded with Dan Unwin’s Melira Pod deck and what changes he would make to the list.
The Draft Decks That Time Forgot
Jackie Lee takes a look at some unsuccessful Draft and Sealed decks from her past in the hopes that she can help you learn from her mistakes. Find out how you can draft better at your next SCG Draft Open!
It Only Ends Once. Everything Else Is Just Progress.
Patrick Chapin analyzes the Standard results from last weekend’s SCG Invitational. He tells how Delver was dominant and explains why it looks like this won’t change anytime soon. Prepare for Grand Prix Salt Lake City!
Finding The Best Card
What’s the best single card in Standard against Delver decks? Brian Kibler has an answer and a decklist. Find out whether you should play his Naya Midrange Pod deck in Standard at SCG Open Series: Baltimore featuring the Invitational.
Gitaxian Probe And The Answer To Everything
This week Mike Flores takes a look at how to win incremental games. He also goes over why Gitaxian Probe is his favorite card from New Phyrexia and why he’ll be playing it at SCG Open Series: Baltimore featuring the Invitational.
Testing Esper Delver And Esper Control
GerryT has been trying out both Esper Delver and Esper Control in Standard for this weekend’s SCG Open Series: Baltimore featuring the Invitational. He also takes a look at G/R Tron in Modern.
GP Nashville Report *1st*
This past weekend Reid Duke won first place at GP Nashville. Read how he built his sealed pool and how he drafted three decks on his road to victory. Prepare to play in a Draft Open at SCG Open Series: Baltimore featuring the Invitational!
Preparing For Standard At The Invitational
Sam Black demonstrates the process of getting caught up on Standard in time for SCG Open Series: Baltimore featuring the Invitational. Learn how to analyze the metagame by looking at recent results for your next tournament.
How to Shatter the Mirror
Drew Levin is gearing up for Legacy this weekend at SCG Open Series: Baltimore featuring the Invitational. Read an extensive guide on how to best prepare your Esper Stoneblade decklist to win the inevitable mirror match.
Zombies, Junk Tokens, And Shutting Down The Disco
Patrick Chapin talks about GP Nashville and two Standard decks readers asked about in the comments last week: U/B Zombies and Junk Tokens. Try one of these out this weekend at SCG Open Series: Baltimore featuring the Invitational.
U/W Reaver Control In Standard
2011 US National Champion Ali Aintrazi has been extensively testing his U/W Reaver Control deck online. Read to find out if you should use this deck to control the field at the SCG Invitational & Standard Open in Baltimore this weekend.