Gerry vs. Ali: B/G Zombies vs. Grixis Control
US National Champion Ali Aintrazi steps in for Brad in this Standard playtesting video pitting B/G Zombies against Grixis Control. Watch to prepare for the SCG Standard Open in New Orleans!
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Standard Progression
Find out why Australian Magic player Dan Unwin recommends you give Naya Midrange a try at your next Standard tournament, such as the SCG Open Series in New Orleans this weekend.
Getting 4th At SCG Standard Open: Providence
Read how Bera Dunau was able to make Top 4 at the SCG Standard Open in Providence with B/G Zombies to see if you should get aggressive with the undead horde at SCG Open Series: New Orleans.
Limiting Chance: Return To Ravnica Creatures
Dan Nelson’s Limiting Chance series moves from general theory to the specifics of Return to Ravnica. How do the mana costs of the set’s creatures affect Limited play? Find the answer to this and more questions inside!
Countering Spells And Making Tokens: Esper Control
Grand Prix winner Brian DeMars has found local success with Esper Token Control. He reveals his build on a broader stage and provides an intriguing option for the upcoming SCG Standard Open in New Orleans.
Pro Tour Return To Ravnica *9th*
Ari Lax fell just shy of Pro Tour Return to Ravnica’s Top 8, but he’s celebrating his finish. Find out why and get his wide-ranging perspectives on Modern and Return to Ravnica Draft in this ambitious article.
Second Sunrise Combo And More Fun In Modern
Russian Magic player Valeriy Shunkov goes over the Modern decks that caught his eye at Pro Tour Return to Ravnica, including an explanation of Stanislav Cifka’s sensational Second Sunrise Combo deck.
Magic: The Newsening – Episode 15
Catch up on recent SCG Open Series and Invitational results, a Pro Tour Return to Ravnica preview, and more in this installment of Magic: The Newsening.
Tell Me A Story
Today Mike goes over five or so well-formed questions to see what we can take away from them in current Standard. Read to prepare for the upcoming SCG Standard Open in New Orleans!
Chasing The Narrative
Magic finance expert Chas Andres explains what narrative-driven thought is and how it impacts Magic finance and more in the world around you.
Dear Azami – Izzet Flashy Or What?
Read about the changes Cassidy suggests a reader make to his Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind deck to make it fall within what he believes is the Commander sweet spot: competitive-casual.
Todd Vs. BBD: U/W/R Control Vs. Junk Planeswalkers
Watch Todd Anderson and Brian Braun-Duin go head-to-head in their weekly video playtest series and prepare for the SCG Standard Open in Indianapolis.
Video: Drafting With Heezy! RTR #1
Return to Ravnica is now on Magic Online! Ride along with Pro Tour Honolulu champion Mark Herberholz as he drafts the new format.
Eternal Europe – Mana Mania
Ramping decks have made the finals of the last two SCG Legacy Opens. Carsten Kotter breaks down the principles of successful Legacy ramp decks just in time for the SCG Legacy Open in Indianapolis.
Magic Candy: Standard!!!
Brad Nelson is chasing Pro Tour glory in Modern, but the new Standard metagame has caught his eye as well. Learn what Brad thinks are the strongest decks heading into the SCG Standard Open in Indianapolis.