Don’t Be That Judge
Riki provides some anecdotes about simple errors made in tournaments that will hopefully help you avoid them whether you’re a judge or a player.
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Are You Ready For Some Standard?!
This week Shaheen talks about the Theros cards he’s considering playing in control decks in new Standard and shares his preliminary U/W and W/U/R lists.
Battle Of The Blocks: Innistrad vs. Ice Age
The second round of Thomas’ Battle Of The Blocks brings together a block from Magic’s past and block from Magic’s future to see which is best for Commander.
Phalanx & Monsters
Valeriy continues to prepare for an onslaught of Mono-Red Aggro in Standard by building some decks around Phalanx Leader and furthering his green deck ideas.
Modern Monstrosities
With Standard rotating shortly, AJ takes a break from it while we wait for Theros to discuss some sweet Modern decks. Share your own brews in the comments!
Of Gods & Their Toys
This week Bennie presents his research about how well the Gods and their Equipment work together. Which pair are you excited to play with?
BBD vs. CVM: Whipzedeezy vs. Esper Control
Watch as BBD plays his deck built around Whip of Erebos against CVM with an updated Esper Control list!
The Third Deadly Sin
Carsten explains why being greedy at the right time and in the correct way is an important tool to maximize your ability to win tournament games of Magic.
Painting Bombs
Painted Stone has been seeing a lot of success on the SCG Open Series lately. John Cuvelier explores the archetype and presents two different takes on it.
The Kitchen Table #417: Kiora Atua Commander Deck
Check out Abe’s Simic mana ramp deck inspired by Kiora Atua, a U/G planeswalker from Duels of the Planeswalkers that has not yet appeared as a real life card.
The Problem With Pauper
With the ban list announcement on the horizon, Alex talks about possible changes and the direction he’d like to see Pauper move in.
Nothin’ Beat Surprise
Brian Braun-Duin writes about the Sneak and Show deck he played to a Top 4 finish at #SCGPHL. See if you should give it a try at SCG Legacy Open: Atlanta!
Praetors, Tuskers, & Titans—Oh My!
Glenn tells you about the Gifts Ungiven deck that he played at Grand Prix Kansas City and why he recently returned to work on it again. Check it out!
SCG Weekend Preview: #SCGATL
Wave Innistrad goodbye in Standard on Saturday and play some Legacy on Sunday this weekend at the StarCityGames.com Open Series in Atlanta, Georgia!
Keep On Truckin’
Chris VanMeter tells you how he finally ended his slump last weekend at #SCGPHL and why he might stick with the same decks at #SCGATL this weekend.