There are three Steel decks on the block that are making waves in Standard: Caw-Blade, Puresteel Paladin, and Tempered Steel. Don’t miss the Quest for the Holy Relic Puresteel hybrid build that 3-1ed a Daily Event!
Tim Pskowski’s epic tournament report, filled with good beats, a sideboarding guide for Caw-Blade, and more, cannot be missed. Make sure to read Parts 1 and 2 for the full lowdown on Caw-Blade and its new face.
Mike Flores commits murder with his 187-filled G/W Birthing Pod deck. You get value when things come in and when things go out. Try it out after reading this primer and watching his videos, and consider it for SCG Open: Seattle.
Is the sky falling? Glenn Jones thinks not; check the Standard data from Cincinnati to find out about the health of the format, as well as what’s doing well and what’s doing poorly.
This weekend, Seattle plays host to a StarCityGames.com Open Weekend like no other. Join @SCGLive on-site or follow the online coverage!
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.
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?
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!
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!
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!
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?
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.
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.
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!
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?
