Open Series Notebook: June 6, 2014
All eyes will be on Chris VanMeter and Gerard Fabiano at #SCGPROV this weekend. Can CVM lock up the Players’ Championship berth or will Fabiano make things interesting at the Invitational next weekend?
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Daily Digest: Shardless, Naturally.
It seems like non-Elves Natural Order decks have been off the radar a little too long. GerryT investigates a recent winner that aims to change that!
How to Win
Magic theory is loaded with niche terms, advice, and advanced logic. Frank Skarren is here to remind you of some of Magic’s most fundamentally important skills so that you can improve your chances every single match.
Sweet Decks in Standard
It’s not news to anyone that two-time Pro Tour winner Brian Kibler finds any Standard format with Thoughtseize a bit tame. But all of that is changing. Check out some of his favorite new decks and play one at #SCGPROV!
BBD VS. CVM: BUG Delver VS. NO Bant
It’s been awhile since NO Bant was running around the top tables of the Open Series circuit. CVM investigates the lost archetype by running it against BBD’s BUG Delver! Can it return at #SCGPROV?
Chris VanMeter Changed My Mind
Brad Nelson has given up and succumbed to the almighty beard. In this detailed guide, he tells you how he found his optimal Jund Monsters list and how you can pilot it to victory at #SCGPROV.
Uncle Grenzo
Bennie Smith is as stoked about Conspiracy as the rest of us! In time for the set’s release, Bennie has some ideas about how to take Grenzo, Dungeon Warden for a wild ride!
Above the Curve: Of Monsters and Planeswalkers
The gang is back together again! Andrew, Brad, and Todd talk about the weekend’s decks, breakdown Justin Crandall’s Naya, and give a few PTQ tips for Modern!
An Interview with Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
Sheldon visits the…untraditional home of Prossh and his family for a hilarious interview that is as funny as it is sincere. Find out about an important cause that our community has rallied around!
UW Control: Theory Vs. Practice
Standard is a diverse format right now, but where are all the dedicated control decks? Jim Davis put together a handful of UW Control lists and tested them at a variety of events. See his results before #SCGPROV!
Three Modern Decks
Velocity. It’s one of the most understated terms in Magic theory. What is velocity and how important is it in your deck selection? Gerry Thompson takes three of his favorite current Modern lists and shows you the way.
Daily Digest: Sneak and Show. And Exhume.
GerryT sneaks in and shows us some of the crazy curveballs you can throw with WaR.MasteR.’s innovative sideboard skills!
CEDTalks: Patrick Sullivan
Cedric Phillips sits down with Patrick “PSulli” Sullivan to discuss the results of the Open Series in Indianapolis and prepare for the Open Series in Providence.
Doom and Bloom
Brian Braun-Duin is still championing Junk Constellation! Read to find out how he would change it to stay current and what you need to know to play it at #SCGPROV.
Video: Jund Monsters in Standard
In case you’re still undecided, Jund Monsters is one of the most proven decks in Standard. Watch as Ari Lax shows you how to play it just in time for #SCGPROV!