Sorceries In Seattle
This weekend, Seattle plays host to a StarCityGames.com Open Weekend like no other. Join @SCGLive on-site or follow the online coverage!
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The Dragonmaster’s Lair – Tezz Gambit
Brian Kibler talks about Standard as he sees it: why people may be underestimating Red, what’s a better gambit than Jace Beleren, and how to update Tezzeret for the latest metagame.
You Lika The Juice? Unpacking The Devour For Power Commander Deck
Bennie unpacks the Devour for Power Commander deck with The Mimeoplasm at its helm. The goal is to keep the staples, keep the core of the deck, and replace the chaff with better cards! What do you think?
Constructed Criticism – Attacking For A Million
With Cincinnati in the books and Caw-Blade once again taking home the trophy, where do we go from here? Todd Anderson thinks Caw-Blade is the new Jund, a deck that can be beaten with a better plan. One of these ways is Twin combo!
Legacy Top 8 At SCG Open: Cincinnati With Athens Blue
Reuben Bresler made 6th place with a Mono-Blue Control deck at the Open last weekend in Cincinnati. Why is this deck a mighty fine choice for the upcoming Opens in Seattle and Pittsburgh? Find out in this tournament report!
Alterations – June Review
June brought about a great set of altered card pieces, including what may be the best alter of all time. How will Klug, Sandreline, and BigUp one-up themselves this month? Also meet the newest alterists on the block!
One Step Ahead – Playing Combo Is Hard
Gerry Thompson finds a gap in his Magic-playing game. He realized this while piloting U/R Twin at the SCG Open in Cincinnati. Why is combo trickier to play than other archetypes?
Resurrecting The Bogeyman, Part 1 *1st With Caw-Blade*
Tim Pskowski won the Standard Open in Cincinnati last weekend with an old baddie made new, Caw-Blade! See how this archetype has been updated for New Standard and still winning the race.
Next Level Spec
In a new financial series, Ted Knutson demonstrates how the Magic Online market is ripe for the pickings—if you play your cards right. Read how to make some smart investments, and let him know your heart’s desires.
Embracing The Chaos – New Commanders Week
Sheldon runs Animar and Riku in this week’s League, and his decks do him proud. For ideas on how to make your EDH Leagues into fun and exciting times, read Sheldon’s article series!
Results Of The First “Building A Champion” Survey
Jon Agley tallies the results of his fascinating survey in which he seeks to understand what makes a tournament Magic player successful. Is it our sleep habits? Our playtesting habits? What we eat for breakfast?
Compulsive Research – The Art Of Franz Vohwinkel
If you’re going to SCG Open: Seattle this weekend, be sure to check out the artist booth where Franz Vohwinkel will be in attendance. He painted some of Magic’s great art, such as Oblivion Ring, Ornithopter, and Rocket-Powered Turbo Slug.
Building A Legacy – When To Play Bad Cards Like Blood Moon
Drew Levin switches it up a little and plays a RUG Visions deck over U/W Control. What about today’s Legacy metagame makes Blood Moon a good choice? Read Drew’s reasoning and comment!
The New And Old Of Standard
Reid Duke examines the results of the StarCityGames.com Open in Cincinnati. What are the new decks that people will have to answer this coming weekend in Seattle? Should you run any of these decks yourself?
Cube Drafting With Brian Kibler!
Hall of Famer Brian Kibler makes a special series of videos and tries out cube drafting online for fun! If you’ve never cubed before, try watching these videos to get a feel for this awesome casual/competitive format.