My Decks For The Season Two Invitational
GerryT is hyped for the Season Two Invitational at SCG CON Winter, and why not? He’s picked out two powerful, intriguing decks for the event, with nary an Oko, Thief of Crowns in sight!
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Surprise, Surprise! Esper Control In Pioneer
Shaheen Soorani has a deck type, so it’s no surprise he’s trying to make Esper Control work in Pioneer! Get his list on the eve of the Season Two Invitational!
Standard, Modern, And Pioneer Technology
With two of the year’s biggest tournaments happening on back-to-back weeks, Gerry and Bryan have been going deep into each Constructed format. Despite casting the Season Two Invitational instead of playing, Bryan thinks he might have broken it…
The Brothers’ War
Brad Nelson returns to VS Live! He battles brother Corey Baumeister in three formats: Standard, Pioneer, and Modern. Who’ll come out on top in this Magical sibling rivalry?
Comboing With Kethis, The Hidden Hand In Pioneer
Kethis Combo has the power to port from Standard to Pioneer! Emma Handy offers her latest build and a lesson in the art of making combo pieces double as stumbling blocks for the opponent!
When Are We Supposed To Make The Switch?
Sometimes a draft gives you a signal: “Abandon ship!” But is it wise to heed that signal? Ryan Saxe shares a dilemma he still hasn’t solved from Throne of Eldraine Draft. What would you do?
Still Hungry: How I Got Second At Mythic Championship VI
PVDDR reached the finals of Mythic Championship VI! He breaks down his Draft decks, his Constructed deck, and key moments of the Top 8. A must-read for every competitive player!
Where We’ve Been And How We Got Here: A Brief And Somewhat Sketchy History Of Commander
The “godfather of Commander” recounts its journey from obscure kitchen-table format to one of the most popular ways to play with events dedicated to it. Here’s to almost two decades of history and many more to come!
The Pioneer And Modern Decks We’d Play At The Season Two Invitational
It’s crunch time for the Season Two Invitational! Five Star City Games content creators give the lists they’d run at the big event, both Pioneer and Modern. Don’t forget to vote for your picks in the polls!
Fan Request!
You asked, and the Commander VS crew answered! From Queen Marchesa to Skullbriar and a blood feud, this week’s battle has it all!
Here’s What Should Be Banned In Standard On Monday And Why
The consensus is clear: something’s getting banned in Standard on Monday. But Brad Nelson isn’t convinced it’s Oko, Thief of Crowns, and no, he hasn’t been replaced with an Elk! His reasoning is a click away!
Izzet Ensoul In Pioneer
Corey Baumeister takes his Izzet Ensoul deck to Magic Online! What happens when the Bash Brother starts running with scissors? Tune in to find out ahead of the Season Two Invitational!
Was Banning Veil Of Summer In Pioneer The Right Call?
Veil of Summer (and only Veil of Summer) was banned in Pioneer on November 11. What do Ari Lax, Sam Black, and Shaheen Soorani have to say about the ban, the cards that survived this time, and the decks to beat at the Season Two Invitational?
My Pioneer Build Of Mono-Green Devotion For The Season Two Invitational
After back-to-back Pioneer PTQ Top 8s with Mono-Green Devotion, Todd Anderson thinks it’s the best deck despite repeated bans. Get his build for the Season Two Invitational and insights only he can provide!
Green Devotion Is Good In Modern Too?
Green Devotion came to prominence in Pioneer, but now it’s turning heads in Modern! Sam Black shares his build, the metagame conditions that make it so good, and his approach to mulligans.