What Competitive Magic Means To Me
Shaheen Soorani has spent more than fifteen years playing Magic for fun and profit. As he assesses the state of Pro Play, he has one clear message for Wizards of the Coast: “Renton, we have a problem.”
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Planeswalker Day!
Ross Merriam runs three planeswalker-heavy SuperFriends lists against the Top 3 Magic Arena Mythic Championship Qualifier decks, piloted by Todd Anderson. Get caught up before SCG Syracuse!
The Rules Of Engagement In War Of The Spark Standard
Every competitor, from FNM to SCG Syracuse, deserves to know Standard’s unwritten rules of engagement. Carmen Handy shares those rules and the strategies the top decks follow!
Overrated Cards In War Of The Spark Draft
Earlier this week, Ryan Saxe laid out the cards he found underrated in War of the Spark Draft. Now it’s time for the other side! What’s going way too soon? What’s making maindecks that should be left in sideboards?
Thinking About Thinking About Commander
How does a Commander Rules Committee member go about forming ideas? Sheldon Menery conducts a thought experiment about when the benefits of a rule change would be worth the complications.
A Lot Can Change In A Week: Preparing For SCG Syracuse
Just how much can the Standard metagame change week to week? Abraham Stein is betting on something big for SCG Syracuse, and he’s here to share his discoveries!
Chaos In The Command Zone!
Forget creatures as commanders! This week, Commander VS has each player wielding a War of the Spark planeswalker and one of their spells. Who will win this wild battle?
Has Simic Nexus Already Become Obsolete In War Of The Spark Standard?
Is Nexus of Fate down for the count? Can Bant Midrange stick around? Todd Anderson, Bryan Gottlieb, and Brad Nelson assess Standard statements ahead of SCG Syracuse. Vote for the winner at the end!
What WAR Winning With
The Lords of Limited have more than 60 War of the Spark Drafts completed and over twenty trophies between them! In this episode, they share how to draft and build four key decks of the format.
Underrated Cards In War Of The Spark Draft
Which War of the Spark commons and uncommons shouldn’t be going so late? Which last-pick sideboard fodder really should make your maindeck? Ryan Saxe spills the beans!
The Rebrand, What We’d Play In Standard, And War Of The Spark’s Massive Modern Impact
The GAM Podcast is now known as the Arena Decklists Podcast! Gerry and Bryan discuss the rebrand and what it means for them before discussing the sixteen War of the Spark cards that have already been proven Modern contenders.
Mono-White Zombies With God-Eternal Oketra
Mono-White…Zombies? In Commander?! Bennie Smith pulls a rabbit from a hat to show you one of the wildest theme decks in recent memory!
Your Guide To The Top Contenders Heading Into SCG Syracuse
With SCG Syracuse the next big Standard event, what decks should players target for the Open? SCG Tour standout Dylan Hand sets up the metagame as he sees it!
The Many Looks Of Standard
Aggro to control, midrange to combo, these matches from VS Live! have it all. Join Ross Merriam and Todd Anderson as they sling Standard spells ahead of SCG Syracuse!
Catch The Wave: Esper Decks For SCG Syracuse
The finals of SCG Richmond saw a Mono-Red Aggro mirror match. That won’t stop the Esper Professor, though! Get his control and midrange lists for SCG Syracuse!