Stage-Skipping Standard
Championship deckbuilder Mike Flores goes back to one of his old articles that newer players may not have seen yet: “The Breakdown of Theory.” He explains what Stage Theory is and applies it to Magic as we know it today.
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SCG Open Series Preview: Bring It, Birmingham!
Join @SCGLive for #SCGAL this weekend, alongside commentators Joey Pasco and Mike Flores!
Eternal Europe – Spoiler Season Miracles
German Eternal specialist Carsten Kotter has been very inspired by Avacyn Restored spoilers so far. He tells you about a few Legacy decks he’s been working on with new cards. Find out which new cards might impact Legacy!
Bird’s Eye View
While he was commentating in Phoenix last weekend, PT Dark Ascension winner Brian Kibler took note of a mistake a lot of players were making: over-sideboarding. Read to find out how to avoid this at SCG Open Series: Birmingham!
Cavern Of Souls
Pro Tour Amsterdam finalist Brad Nelson has been brewing up Standard decks with his newest obsession from Avacyn Restored: Cavern of Souls! Read how he thinks this card will change Standard once the new set comes out.
Chuck’s Niv-Mizzet Commander Deck
Bennie Smith’s new roommate Chuck is just getting back into Magic. Read about the Niv-Mizzet deck Bennie built for him to start getting into Commander and how he thinks some Avacyn Restored cards might fit into it.
Aggression In Avacyn Restored
While he usually pilots control, 2011 Magic Online champion Reid Duke is excited about some aggressive cards in Avacyn Restored! Also, if you’re going to Birmingham this weekend, you might want to check out his updated Grixis Control for Standard.
Legacy’s Best Combo Deck
What does Eternal enthusiast Matt Elias think is the best combo deck in Legacy? Read to find out and to prepare for Legacy when the SCG Open Series comes to Birmingham this weekend.
Planeswalkers Of Past, Present, And Future
Jonathan Sukenik, who has made Top 8 of five SCG Opens, goes through and evaluates the 29 planeswalkers of past, present, and future. Use past evaluations to help you figure out what to think of new ones in Avacyn Restored!
Brewing With Avacyn Restored
Gerry Thompson, winner of two Grand Prix, has been busy with Brad Nelson brewing decks with cards spoiled from Avacyn Restored. Take a look at four decks they’ve come up with so far and watch the video tomorrow to see them play with two of them.
Things To Be Excited About!
PT Kyoto Top 8 competitor Cedric Phillips has a lot to be excited about: he got fourth at a PTQ last weekend and there are all these sweet, new cards in Avacyn Restored! Consider playing Cedric’s Standard deck at SCG Open Series: Birmingham.
I Believe In Miracles!
Are you excited about miracles in Avacyn Restored yet? If not then Ben Friedman, who made Top 8 of GP Orlando earlier this year, is here to get you hyped up about them! Also see his updated Esper Stoneblade list for Legacy in Birmingham.
Ruhan Play-By-Play
He finally did it! This week, Commander pioneer Sheldon Menery provides a play-by-play of a long, fun Commander match he played with his Ruhan of the Fomori deck. Embrace the Chaos!
Keeping Tabs On Standard And Looking Ahead
Standard PTQ season is here! Sam Black, who made Top 4 of PT Philadelphia last year, takes a look at the metagame and provides an Esper Control list that those going to Birmingham this weekend might want to take a look at.
World Magic Cup Qualifiers: A First Look At The Data
The first round of World Magic Cup Qualifiers took place this past weekend, and professed lover of crunching numbers John Dale Beety has analyzed all the available data for you! Find out more about World Magic Cup Qualifiers.