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The Philosophy Of Second Best

In multiplayer Commander, threats get hammered down by the rest of the table. Sheldon Menery explains the Philosophy of Second Best and offers an array of tricks to keep your opponents’ attention and attackers aimed elsewhere!

Post-Apocalyptic Modern

The time for asking why Bloodbraid Elf and Jace, the Mind Sculptor were unbanned is over, says Ben Friedman. Instead, it’s time to thrive in the new Mad Max Modern! Warning: wild decklists ahead!

Snakes And Ladders

Jadine Klomparens was all set to give up on Winding Constrictor in Standard, but a last-chance League changed her mind. Turns out Miley Cyrus was half-right: it’s all about what’s on the other side of Hadana’s Climb.

Commander VS: Coliseum Of Randomness 2!

The Coliseum of Randomness returns to Commander VS! Parnell, Noell, Suarez, and Green return to battle with weapons not of their choosing beneath the gaze of shadowy brother-emperors…

Video Daily Digest: Thank You For Flying

There’s more than one way to abuse the most powered up wings in Standard! Give them a flock to fly with! Ross Merriam tries out a deck he’s sure has some Favorable matchups!

Ross VS. Brad: Hexmage Depths VS. Punishing Jund

The competition is heating up as these two warriors prepare for one of the most hyped events for SCGCON! We’re doing Modern, but the gloves (and the banned list) are off!

Fan-Art Policy & Rivals of Ixalan Magic Story Alternate Endings!

Fan art rules call all content creation into question, plus a look at the other endings for Ixalan.

Look At Me, I’m The Great Designer Search

Mark Rosewater has been in the Magic news for defending a question from the Great Designer Search 3 test. SCG’s own Mark, of the Nestico persuasion, mildly disagrees…oh, who are we kidding? He’s in rare form today, folks!

Ross VS. Brad: Ironworks Combo VS. Eldrazi Tron – Round 2!

It’s Modern time! Both players are ready to battle today, but who will do it best? And who has the best beard? Questions abound on Modern VS!

Drafting Digest: A Tribe Called Questions

Ryan Saxe sees way too many Rivals of Ixalan drafters getting into tribal trouble! Today’s Drafting Digest covers the perils of first-picking a tribal lord and the tough decisions posed by tribal synergy versus premium cards!

Should the FTV: Realms Dryad Arbor be Banned?

A new magic artbook is coming this summer, plus should a specific printing of a card be banned?

Bringing The Law, Bringing The Law

We’re guessing Azor isn’t a Judas Priest fan, but Bennie Smith is willing to forgive that! With so much sweetness going on in this week’s Commander build, you could almost say it’s a…revelation.

Ross VS. Brad: G/R Aggro VS. Sultai Midrange – Round 1!

It’s a matchup of the bold and the beardiful this week on VS! For Standard, Ross Merriam has borrowed a G/R Aggro decklist from Brennan DeCandio. Can it withstand Brad Nelson’s Sultai Midrange build?

Video Daily Digest: The Puppeteer Clique

The most prestigious rogue group in Standard continues to exist after all the bans! The puppet masters never stray from their mastery over one of Standard’s most constantly fascinating strategies! Here’s the latest version!

Dominaria & Core Set 2019 Packaging & More!

Packaging at Toy Fair shows off new Dominaria and Core Set 2019 art, plus an in depth study of card frames through history.