Standard is going through some big changes, and this past weekend’s Indianapolis SCG Open showcased just how big. If you’re preparing for States, Patrick Chapin gives you a heads up on the new metagame.
A linchpin is a card you can build around, and there has never been quite a linchpin like Heartless Summoning. Michael Martin gets to the heart of these decks.
Who would be crazy enough to trade away their iPad for Magic cards? Apparently this guy! Find out who got the better end of this unique deal.
What is Solar Flare and where did it get its name? Gavin Verhey answers these questions and explains why it’s one deck you should be looking out for or playing yourself.
In the second part of my six part set review, Gerry Thompson and I go over every single blue card in Innistrad! Check out his thoughts on Forbidden Alchemy, Snapcaster Mage and more!
Joey and Bigheadjoe talk about their experiences at theInnistradPrerelease and how Prereleases have changed for them over the years.
Valeriy brings back a familiar face, Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas. Why is no one using him? What is the best way to use this incredible four-mana planeswalker in Standard? Take a look at his take.
Legacy. Vintage. Modern. Extended. Standard. He’s not called The Innovator for nothing. He covers all of these formats, showing you what is possible as well as which cards will surely see play.
When building decks for new formats, builders tend to trip into some very common pitfalls. These are the five you should avoid this weekend to make sure you can compete with an 8.0, not a 4.5.
What’s the best way to brew a new deck? Larry takes you through his process and shows you how he created his new U/R Grim Lavamancer Control deck for Standard. If you’re a fan of counterburn, try this at Indy this weekend.
The Hatfields have returned with a breakdown of Mental Misstep’s last metagame hurrah in Atlanta. What can we learn with Indianapolis on the horizon?
In the first part of my six part set review, Gerry Thompson joins me to go over every single card in Innistrad! Up first? White cards!
Wandering teacher and errant writer Eli Kaplan shares his first day playing with Innistrad cards while musing on Prerelease ethics and other issues. Sharpen up your Sealed skills in preparation for Release Day with this article!
Brian Kibler has found a Werewolf he can finally love. Which card did he preorder ~200 copies of, and what deck would he start testing in Standard?
Brad Nelson builds and tests a Naya deck around Daybreak Ranger, one of his new pet cards. He also tries to take aggro to several different places in Standard, in anticipation of a control-filled metagame this weekend at Indy.
