In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Reuben, Kranny, and Joey talk about SCG Open Series: Seattle, GP Atlanta, and the current and future landscape of the Modern format as we gear up for GP Columbus!
Evan Arkin made Top 8 of the SCG Standard Open in Seattle last weekend with Naya Pod. Read how he decided on his decklist, how his most interesting matches went, and the changes he would make to the deck for the future.
After GerryT ruined Standard for Cedric, he’s finally found a deck that makes him want to play the format again: G/R Aggro! Read explanations for the recent changes he made and see his most up-to-date list.
The final WMCQ in Japan this year took place in Nagoya last weekend, and American Ryan Schwenk was able to attend. See which decks made the Top 8 to get a feel for the Standard metagame in Nagoya, Japan.
If you like Cube Draft, then Matt Kranstuber has a treat for you! Read on to find out what his combo cube is, why he built it, and to see the complete list sorted by both color and function.
Josh Cornwell recently won a SCG Super Invitational Qualifier in Goldsboro, NC with a G/R Aggro deck. Read about his card choices, how you should play the deck versus common matchups, and what he would change about it moving forward.
Find out what Jesse Smith thinks the best deck is in Standard right now—it might surprise you! And see why he thinks it’s only going to get better once M13 is released.
Two-time Grand Prix winner Jeremy Neeman tells you why the 75 cards you bring to a Constructed tournament is one of the biggest predictors of how well you’ll do at that tournament. Learn how to improve your deck selection.
GP Nashville finalist Ari Lax takes a straightforward look at some M13 cards that, while they won’t pull the greatest amount of attention, should be on your radar for deckbuilding.
If you’re bored with playing Standard and Legacy, Valeriy Shunkov thinks that you should try Modern because of its diversity and the sheer number of interesting decks you have to choose from.
Join Reuben Bresler for this week’s top stories in the Magic: The Gathering world!
Welcome back to Cubers Anonymous. Today, return to the roots of building a cube and see what Justin Parnell learned in the process of rebuilding his.
Chas decided to take a look and grade his Avacyn Restored set review to see if there’s anything he can do to improve before he reviews the next set, M13, next week.
Cassidy McAuliffe gives a reader’s Teysa, Orzhov Scion Commander deck the “Dear Azami” treatment this week.
Take a look at how the Standard metagame shaped up this past month and see three Delver alternatives that Adrian recommends for the next SCG Standard Open, which will be in St. Louis.
