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SCG Classic – Creating A Fearless Magical Inventory

This article has changed many players’ perspectives on their games over time, including Patrick Chapin. Originally published four years ago, it is still a fundamental read for any aspiring Magic player. Make your own Fearless Magical Inventory!

Risky Moves

SCG is ecstatic to welcome Jeremy Neeman! He is one of the best players in Australia and on track to be 1 of the 3 fastest players to reach 100 pro points. His first article is about risk evaluation and when you should just go for it.

First Worlds, Then Honolulu!

US National team member Haibing Hu just qualified for yet another Pro Tour—he’s going to Honolulu! Read his story and what it took to seal a blue envelope.

U/B Self-Mill

Brad Nelson offers some advice for drafting a self-mill deck in Innistrad Limited. Try it out this weekend at the Draft Open in Las Vegas, but be careful about going all-in on the strategy. You might get milled out!

Cube Holistic Wisdom – Rooster Drafting

Looking for a new spin to the usual cube formats? Usman Jamil introduces Rooster drafting, giving you a new way to play when you’re short of enough people for a cube draft!

Drafting With Tim! ISD #3

Tim Aten puts his own entertaining spin on a Draft Walkthrough. If you want to give yourself every edge at the next Draft Open in Las Vegas, be sure to soak up this knowledge!

Next Level Spec #9 – Friends Don’t Let Friends 4-3-2-2

How do you maximize EV in the world of Magic Online drafting? Ted Knutson breaks down the math and why you should avoid entering 4-3-2-2’s.

Dear Azami – Beating Down With The Bandit Warlord

Godo, Bandit Warlord is a mono-red Commander that loves to swing, particularly with crazy equipment. Sean helps update The Sack’s EDH deck with using his own personal touch.

Analyzing GP Hiroshima And SCG KC

The results from Kansas City and GP Hiroshima reveal some interesting new potential directions for the format. The Innovator helps you build your ideal gauntlet for SCG Open: Las Vegas where he’ll be commentating on SCGLive!

Of Standard Strip Mines And Snapcasters

Michael Martin talks about his white weenie deck from Baltimore, including the Leonin Arbiter/Ghost Quarter synergy that it seeks to abuse. He also shares a RUG list. Check ’em out for the Standard Open in Las Vegas.

MythBusters: Is Vintage’s Speed At A Standstill?

Mark Hornung talks about the myth that Vintage is currently a fast-paced format. He also talks to Josh Potucek about his remarkable three recent wins in the Blue Bell Vintage events with Landstill.

Going Infinite – Like Clockwork

Jonathan Medina looks at his previous predictions and where they are currently sitting in price. He also analyzes the cards to buy and the cards to sell from the up-and-coming big decks of Standard and Vintage.

Beware! Trolls!

The Russian tech expert is here to help you find a way to break the metagame for this weekend’s Kansas City Open. Bring on the trolls!

Drafting With Tim! ISD #2

Here we go into another draft with lovable Tim Aten at the helm. Read his picks and his draft report to get a sense of how to pick ’em at this weekend’s Draft Open.

Black Magic – States And A PTQ

Sam learned some important lessons from his Standard States Championship and a recent Limited PTQ. Here, he shares his sealed pool, the U/R deck he played at States, and his thoughts on these formats before Kansas City.