SCG Open Series Preview: Madison About You
The Open Series makes its way to Madison this weekend. If you’re looking for new Standard and Legacy tech using Avacyn Restored, keep an eye on SCGLive!
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Building The Best Primeval Titan
Along with an analysis of Wolf Run in Standard, Gerry’s got plenty of decklists and recommendations for #SCGMAD this weekend!
The Kitchen Table #380 – A Casual Overview of Avacyn Restored
If you need to know how Avacyn Restored is affecting your casual group, Abe’s got the skinny on the hits and misses from the new set!
Avacyn Restored Deck Changes
Sheldon Menery tells you exactly how Avacyn Restored will impact his already existing Commander decks. He goes through deck-by-deck with which cards he’s putting in and taking out. Get ideas for your own Commander decks!
Play New Cards In Standard!
Well-known deckbuilder Sam Black was disappointed that not many people tried out Avacyn Restored cards at the SCG Standard Open in Providence. He gives you some decklists and ideas to get you inspired for Standard this weekend in Madison.
The Japan Metagame Diaries – Pre-Avacyn Chaos
American Magic player Ryan Schwenk gives you another look at the Standard metagame he’s a part of in Japan before Avacyn Restored was released. If you like control, he recommends trying White Artifact Control at your next Standard tournament.
Avacyn, Where Art Thou?
How did Avacyn Restored impact the first SCG Standard Open it was legal in? Jon Agley breaks it down for you with AVR card data from the Providence Top 8, Top 16, and Top 32. Get familiar with the current metagame for SCG Open Series: Madison.
Three Interviews
PT Kyoto Top 8 competitor Cedric Phillips interviews the winner, finalist, and 10th place finisher from SCG Standard Open: Providence to get their thoughts about the tournament. Find out how Avacyn Restored has affected Standard for Madison.
How Cavern Of Souls Helps Control
What effect will Cavern of Souls have on control? Dedicated Control Mage Shaheen Soorani tells you how this card really affects control and how he thinks the Standard metagame will evolve. Prepare for SCG Open Series: Madison!
Grand Prix Minneapolis Travel Guide
Minnesota native Ken Bearl tells you all you need to know about where to eat, how to get around, and what to do if you get there early or scrub out at Grand Prix Minneapolis in a couple of weeks.
B/U Zombies (Kamikaze)
Deckbuilder Jesse Smith tells you more about a Standard deck he wrote about last week, B/U Zombies (aka Kamikaze), to give you a better understanding of exactly what the deck’s strategies are. Try it at SCG Open Series: Madison.
Avacyn Restored: Top 5 Draft Picks You Don’t Know About
GP Sydney 2010 winner Jeremy Neeman has hot new tech relating to the Avacyn Restored Draft format. Read about his top five draft picks in the new set so you can be more successful at your next AVR draft.
Modern Restored
GP Atlanta Top 8 competitor Ari Lax tells you how he thinks Avacyn Restored will impact Modern. Go through his card-by-card analysis to see which cards he thinks will be role players in Modern decks.
Magic: The Newsening – Episode 3
Got a case of the Mondays? Then lighten up your day with the third installment of Magic comedian Reuben Bresler’s Magic: The Newsening!
How To Tap Land
Do you like winning enough to work on the fundamentals? GP Orlando finalist Patrick Chapin gives valuable insight into shortcuts and how being more knowledgeable about them can vastly improve your tournament play on the SCG Open Series.