Winning SCG Portland *1st*
David McDarby conquered one and all at Portland’s Legacy Open! Read about his journey through the event and what you can do to best prepare for the format going forward!
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The Players’ Championship
CVM struggled mightily at the Invitational, but here, he shares with you how he’s going to get into fighting shape for the goal he’s worked for all year: this weekend’s Players’ Championship!
Are You Buying Into Modern?
With Modern Masters II on the horizon, Brian DeMars is debating just what the role of Modern will be in long-term Magic. Is now the time to start learning the format inside-out? How much will Modern matter in your Magic success in a few years?
Brad VS. BBD: Jeskai Tokens VS. Jeskai Control
Are you going under the bottom or over the top? Either way, you can choose a side in this Jeskai showdown that pits two formidable mages against one another for Standard Khans supremacy!
Video: Abzan Midrange In Standard!
Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren has put down the Jeskai for now, and he’s ready to show off the archetype he took to the most prestigious tournament in Magic! Prepare for your next event by taking cues from one of Magic’s great minds!
Dear Azami: Nobody Loves Jazal
Jazal got the cold shoulder while the rest of the Commander 2014 all-stars were hogging the spotlight. It’s time for Sean to give the love and justice due to the most underrated of Commander’s newest additions!
New Heroes
Matt Higgs takes the success of W/U Heroic and examines what makes it work! Check out his piece-by-piece process for evolving the concept and see if his final result looks good for your next event!
Who Are You?
Whether you’re new to the competitive side of the game or you just can’t seem to find your Magic niche anymore, Mark has a great guide to help you find your way through your deck choices before your next event!
Daily Digest: What I’m Afraid Of
The metagaming has begun, and GerryT has his eye on someone who may be giving the Whip brigade a run for their money! If you’re tired of getting lifelinked out by recurring Hornet Queens, you may want to have a peek!
Video: Abzan Reanimator In Standard!
GerryT is ready to show you how to run one of the most powerful decks in the format! As the format evolves, the Whip is becoming increasingly effective. Gerry shows you why!
Video: G/B Constellation In Standard!
Two-time Pro Tour Champion Brian Kibler is stoked about the viability of Constellation in Standard! A long-time advocate of the strategy now, he takes this build through this video series!
The Formats
With so many different events going on and a new set looming on the horizon, Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax takes some time to evaluate each of competitive Magic’s big formats–and what it’s going to take to break them.
Todd VS. BBD: Jeskai Ensoul VS. U/B Control
Todd Anderson and Brian Braun-Duin are going wild this week! Todd is messing with an archetype that needs more attention, and BBD is eager to prove it doesn’t belong on the same table as a proven deck. See who prevails in the latest edition of the VS Series!
Video: Abzan Devotion In Standard!
Sam Black updates the deck that he took to the Pro Tour! See his highly evolved list and get a great sense of his professional Magic process for testing it in this video!
Daily Digest: Sidisi’s Soul
GerryT notes a shocking and effective twist to the life of the Brood Tyrant we all know and love. As Gerry points out, it seems that this Standard format knows no bounds!