Innovations – U/B Control And R/G Ramp Are The Top Two Strategies
If you’re running a Standard gauntlet, Patrick Chapin recommends a focus on U/B Control, Wolf Run Ramp, and Mono Red. Where will the metagame take us next?
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Going Infinite – Guess Who’s Back (Modern)
Modern has been announced as a PTQ season (officially), so what does that mean for you traders out there, looking to make some value? Which cards will be a good pickup for the Modern season? Medina shows you.
Flow Of Ideas – A Family Of Magic
Before Gavin leaves StarCityGames.com to become an intern at Wizards of the Coast, he dedicates this article to his family of Magic. He will be greatly missed!
Making Level 8 At Nashville (1st)
Congratulations to Chris VanMeter for making Level 8 in the StarCityGames.com Player’s Club as well as winning the Nashville Legacy Open with his U/W Stoneblade deck! If you’re looking to level up at Baltimore, read the changes he’d make.
Yo! MTG Taps! Episode 83 – Broport Avenue
Bigheadjoe is joined by returning guest Adam Styborski along with the fresh-faced Travis Hunt to discuss the results of the most recent SCG Opens (Indy & Nashville) just in time for The 2011’s!
Behind The Curtain – The Good, The Bad, And The Titan
Valeriy Shunkov talks about two decks before States: a RUG build with Werewolves as well as his own take on a red-green ramp deck, using his experience with Valakut to shape it.
Of Planeswalkers And State Championships
Hoping to surpass a trio of runner-up finishes, Tim is gunning for a title at The 2011’s this weekend. As a special treat, he’s also included his tips for Innistrad Limited!
Flores Friday – Probable Weapon Of Choice
Mike Flores has his probable decklist for battling States tomorrow, a U/R Control deck with light splashes for flashback. In it, he has some old favorites like Frost Titan as well as new favorite, Brimstone Volley.
Gettin’ There With Solar Flare (Top 4 SCG Open: Nashville)
Jonathan Medina stirred some controversy last weekend by not including Mana Leak in his Solar Flare, but guess what? He got to the top anyway! Read about his choices and some more of his more contentious decisions.
Too Much Information – Indystrad!
The StarCityGames.com Indianapolis Standard Open featured the debut of Innistrad. Glenn’s got his first statistical breakdown of the format available, and his own predictions!
The Magic Show #245 – Talkin States with GerryT
This week we sit down with Gerry Thompson to discuss the State Championships happening this weekend and a very special announcement!
The Dragonmaster’s Lair – Viridian Emissary: The New Squadron Hawk
Brian Kibler took 11th at the SCG Open in Nashville this past weekend and was most impressed by this little 2/1. Why is this card so good right now? What changes would Kibler make to his RUG deck for this weekend?
Magic Candy! States Edition
Brad Nelson makes a Top Ten list of decks he thinks are the best in the format right now and what he would play this weekend in each archetype. Brad’s looking to take it down this year!
You Lika The Juice? Commander And Socializing At States
Bennie’s got the results of last week’s Standard poll and his States decklist, plus a Commander deck featuring Ghave, Guru of Spores!
Rise Of Aintrazi – The Fall Of Troy
Ali-Cats is the new Esper Control variant that finishes off the opponent by making a bunch of Cats (me-ow!) and maximizes Snapcaster Mage by running nearly all sorceries and instants! A true draw-go control deck and a viable States candidate.