Exploring Wolf Run Black
If we were to play a Standard tournament next week, what key features should a deck possess in order to be successful? Here, Jon Agley tries to encompass those features in a new version of Wolf Run Ramp.
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Standard Metagame At Worlds
Michael Martin does an overall metagame analysis of Worlds, as well as a “winners” metagame analysis based on the 4-2 or better decks from Standard. Check which decks under/overperformed before SCG Open: St. Louis.
SCG Classic – Pondering Brainstorm
Published more than a year ago, this ode to Brainstorm is still incredibly relevant today, on whatever level of the game you are on. Reread this amazing article on proper Brainstorming.
Drafting With Todd! ISD #1
Todd’s latest accomplishments include winning a Limited PTQ, so he mixes it up with an Innistrad draft walkthrough this week. St. Louis Draft Opens are in a couple weeks! This will help you prepare.
Just A Game
What happens when Magic becomes just another game? Dan Barrett explores the effect of OP changes to non-US, non-pro players.
Confessions Of A Vintage Player – Why I Came To Game
Mark Hornung explains why he plays Vintage and why he thinks it’s a fun format, whether you’re winning or not. Check out some of these off-the-wall decklists.
The Ghost With The Most
Who’s caught Bennie’s eye lately? A new Innistrad General is in the neighborhood. Check out his new Geist of Saint Traft EDH deck.
The Sukenik Special – The Players Of Innistrad Block
I want to talk about all of the powerhouses and players of this single-set Block Constructed Format. It’s the best way to start your journey to the top on Magic Online!
: The Gathering – A Russian Perspective On Magic Translation
This article is a combination of efforts from two of our SCG Talent Search Competitors. Together, they dive deep into Russian translations in Magic and the unique problems that crop up when trying to convert English.
The Kitchen Table #368 – Germ Warfare, A Horde Deck
Horde is the big new thing for casual players with EDH or other various multiplayer decks lying around. Abe Sargent puts his spin on the typical Zombie Horde deck, instead using Germ tokens.
More Ways To Win – Commander Fundamentals
Commander is for everyone, and Ashley loves a good spot of EDH. If you are just starting to play this format, this is a useful guide for how to get started, what cards are essential to have, and more.
Eternal Europe – To Ban Or Not To Ban, That Is The Question
It seems that every few weeks we have the same discussion popping up in Legacy. To ban or not to ban? Is Brainstorm better off gone? Voice your opinion.
Constructed Criticism – Innistrad Limited And A Look At Legacy RUG
Todd put down Illusions and picked up 40-card decks this past weekend. Good thing he did. He won an SCG PTQ and will be on his way to Hawaii come February.
The Luckiest Man I Know – My SCG Open: Las Vegas Report *1st*
Jon Kornacki might be lucky, but there’s no question it took more than luck to get to the top of the Las Vegas SCG Open on the back of U/B Control. Check out his build and his game reports.
The Beas Knees – A Tale Of Two PTQs
Orrin Beasley has made 2nd at GP Fort Worth and 3rd at SCG Open: Charlotte. In an effort to win a plane ticket, he attended back-to-back PTQs and ended up in the finals. Read a tale of two PTQs.