Video: Delver In Standard
Todd Anderson, who originally popularized the Illusions deck that led to the eventual creation of Delver, provides insight on how to build and play the deck. Watch these videos before SCG Open Series: Des Moines.
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My Invitational Experience *3rd* And Preparing For The Next Tournament
Shaheen reveals why he feels differently about Legacy after playing Esper Stoneblade at the Invitational. He also talks about tweaks to his Esper Control deck and why he thinks you should play it in Standard at SCG Open Series: Des Moines.
Plan B From Outer Baltimore
Find out how Larry Swasey fared at the SCG Invitational in Baltimore. He also has a Frites deck for Standard with a spicy sideboard plan. Consider trying it out at this weekend’s SCG Open Series: Des Moines!
A Bunch Of Words, Mostly About Melira Pod
John Penick, known on Magic Online as DoctorPenick, has been getting a flood of messages from people asking about his Modern Melira Pod deck. He responds with an in-depth look at how and why he’s come to his current decklist.
The Fine Line
Jeremy Neeman, who made Top 8 of GP Melbourne last weekend, writes about the social context that you can’t ignore in tournament Magic. Prepare for it at this weekend’s SCG Open Series: Des Moines.
Cube Holistic Wisdom – Outsourcing
For this week’s Cube fix, Usman Jamil goes over the benefits and drawbacks of looking at a card’s performance in other formats to evaluate it for Cube. Learn how you can improve your outsourcing skills for all formats.
Dear Azami – Snakes On A Plane
This week’s submission to Dear Azami is a “Snakes on a Plane” deck with Seshiro the Anointed as commander. Read what changes Sean McKeown makes to improve this fun, tribal-themed deck.
Invitational In Baltimore *2nd*
Nick Spagnolo made the finals of the SCG Invitational in Baltimore with Delver Humans in Standard and BUG Control in Legacy. Read his tournament report to prepare for both formats at this weekend’s SCG Open Series: Des Moines.
An Interview With Chris Kluwe: Football And Magic
Chris Kluwe, punter for the Minnesota Vikings, plays Magic during his free time. Check out Ben Snyder’s interview with him to find out when he started playing, his favorite format, and more!
High Hopes
With the first Modern PTQ season coming to a close, Valeriy Shunkov provides some tech for two important decks in Modern: U/W/R Delver and Melira. Give one of these a try this weekend!
Citizen And Sir
Check out a different type of tournament report: Mike Flores goes over what he could’ve done differently this past weekend at SCG Open Series: Baltimore featuring the Invitational. Get ready for GP Salt Lake City!
Stabilize, Titan, Elesh Norn
Dayv Doberne made 6th at SCG Standard Open: Baltimore with a four-color Birthing Pod deck. How did he come upon this deck choice, and how does one play the deck? Prepare for this weekend’s GP and Standard Open in Salt Lake City.
Invitational Awesomeness
At the SCG Invitational in Baltimore, Brian Kibler placed 10th with Naya Pod in Standard and Maverick in Legacy. He tells you why he’ll probably play Naya Pod at GP Salt Lake City.
The Deal Between Me And Drew Levin
For the SCG Invitational, Brad had a deal with Drew: Brad would choose their Standard deck and Drew would pick for Legacy. Find out how it went down! Choose your own Standard deck for GP and Standard Open: Salt Lake City.
Standard Bennie Brews
This week Bennie Smith talks about three brews he’s been working on in Standard: Glissa Pod, Hatebound Pod, and R/B/u Ooze. If you want to play something different at GP or Standard Open: Salt Lake City, try one of these decks out.