Standard is interactive, lots of critter combat, lots of fatty boom boom’s to finish games out, lots of different angles in an open metagame where even something like Phyrexian Obliterator can dominate if supported properly…
StarCityGames.com and Sin City–what more do you want? Get the scoop on the upcoming Open Series weekend!
This is a great starting point to begin building a U/B Control deck for the Standard metagame. Whether it’s Worlds or SCG Open: Las Vegas you want to win, check out this solid build.
Bennie Smith enters into the real realm of Magic: The Gathering, the place where characters come to life. In this article, he breathes life into Radha and takes her on adventures.
Meet little Benny Beatdowns, before he knew Magic. What got him interested in the game? What were his goals once he learned it? What’s changed from then to now? Read Ben’s opinion on the latest Organized Play changes.
Todd has had success with Illusions in the past, but this time, he’s got a new member on the team: Delver of Secrets. This card sees play in Legacy, but Standard? Todd tells you why Illusions are definitely real in Las Vegas.
Sometimes we have to step out of our comfort zone and try different flavors, and that goes for decks, too. Check out some of these newer concoctions at SCG Open: Las Vegas.
Jonathan Sukenik (Watchwolf92) encourages you to ask questions, even at the risk of sounding dumb or being rejected. How does this apply to Magic? How will it help you become a better player? The answers are right here.
Gerry made Top 8 at SCG Open: Kansas City with a Legacy Counterbalance deck that wins with Tarmogoyf. He recommends it for Las Vegas this weekend, too. If you want to win, try it out.
Which emotional state helps our game? Which one disrupts it? How do you stop from self-destructing? Carsten Kotter talks about his experience at GP Amsterdam and the life lessons he learned.
Netdecks aren’t for everyone, and nobody should play them all the time, but sometimes they’re just what you need to maximize your own personal best chance of winning.
What’s Equinaut? The deck was one built around Equilibrium and Fleetfoot Panther. It’s a Bant deck with lots of bouncing! Check it out ’cause it’s tons of fun, even in a 100-card format.
Tim Aten drafts Innistrad on Magic Online in an 8-4. Will he see some success in this one? Learn some lessons now so you don’t have to in the Draft Opens this weekend.
To keep things spooky for Halloween, Sheldon decided to review a deck by a fellow Armada Games Leaguer, Nathan Fons. His Olivia Voldaren deck is powerful and swingy, featuring lots of artifact acceleration.
Stifle decks have experienced a resurgence in today’s Legacy metagame. Michael Caffrey runs through some common situations involving Stifle. Learn when to Stifle, and when not to—in time for the Vegas Legacy Open this weekend.
