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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Magic finance expert Chas Andres explains what narrative-driven thought is and how it impacts Magic finance and more in the world around you.
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.
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.
Return to Ravnica is now on Magic Online! Ride along with Pro Tour Honolulu champion Mark Herberholz as he drafts the new format.
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.
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.
Bennie Smith continues to experiment with reanimation strategies in the new Standard. Read inside for his thoughts about Seance, Pack Rat, and more. You might find inspiration just before the SCG Standard Open this weekend in Indianapolis!
Todd Anderson won the SCG Standard Open in Cincinnati with Miracles, but now he has his eye on B/G Zombies. Get his take on both archetypes before the SCG Standard Open in Indianapolis!
Just because five guilds have to wait for Gatecrash doesn’t mean they aren’t useful yet. Sean McKeown takes on the guilds left out of Return to Ravnica and offers up some non-standard Standard decks.
