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If you’re running a Standard gauntlet, Patrick Chapin recommends a focus on U/B Control, Wolf Run Ramp, and Mono Red. Where will the metagame take us next?

Ali-Cats is the new Esper Control variant that finishes off the opponent by making a bunch of Cats (me-ow!) and maximizes Snapcaster Mage by running nearly all sorceries and instants! A true draw-go control deck and a viable States candidate.

Brad Nelson makes a Top Ten list of decks he thinks are the best in the format right now and what he would play this weekend in each archetype. Brad’s looking to take it down this year!

Brian Kibler took 11th at the SCG Open in Nashville this past weekend and was most impressed by this little 2/1. Why is this card so good right now? What changes would Kibler make to his RUG deck for this weekend?

Mike Flores has his probable decklist for battling States tomorrow, a U/R Control deck with light splashes for flashback. In it, he has some old favorites like Frost Titan as well as new favorite, Brimstone Volley.

Since winning the Standard Open in Nashville, I’ve gotten a lot of questions. I’m going to try to cover all the bases: explanation of the cards, a tournament report, my thoughts on the deck going forward, and a sideboarding guide.

Gerry is excited to compete in States this year and has five lists that may surprise you in their diversity. Standard is far from solved, and right now is the perfect time to take advantage of this fact! Also read why not to play Solar Flare.

Sanchez is back and grungy as ever in his new series on FNM, as he grinds the Planeswalker Points mill. While this article may be NSFKids, his deck is certainly one-size-fits-all, so sleeve up some Tokens.

Drew Levin admits to making a terrible mistake last weekend at the Nashville Open. What happened and why did it happen? He updates you on both Standard and Legacy, so read up before the 2011’s this weekend.

The 2011’s are upon us, and Reid Duke has several decklists he recommends, for whatever your range or inclination may be. He also reveals the ultimate move for U/W players against other control decks. Handle with care!

Over the past few months, we’ve seen a slew of decks win events. Valakut, Caw, Red, Birthing Pod, and now Solar Flare. Tempered Steel is not on that list, but why is Ari so high on the deck?

Two weeks ago, a 10K event was held in Philadelphia, featuring the Innistrad Standard. The results of that tournament (as well as the top finishing decklists) are brought to you by Pro Tour Historian and Coverage Reporter, Brian David-Marshall!

I set out for SCG Nashville with one goal: Play flimsy U/B do nothing control decks in both formats and try to win as few matches as possible. (Not really.)

Everyone is looking for a deck to take to States. After examining the metagame from the past two SCG Opens, Patrick has found an engine that can attack from all angles while drawing a ton.