Smuggler’s Copter: A Pillar You Can Count On
Ban Smuggler’s Copter? No way, says Patrick Chapin! Get why “The Innovator” thinks the Copter is destined to become a Pioneer classic … and what other card he thinks will be banned instead!
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Playing And Drawing In Pioneer At SCG CON Winter
Pioneer as it stood at the Season Two Invitational seemed dominated by who was on the play and who was on the draw. What should you do if you want to break serve? Ari Lax explores decklists to find the answer!
The Brawl Project: Green And Green
Dayv Doberne continues his colorful theme with a pair of marvelous mono-green Brawl decks! Will you pledge fealty to Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig or make Syr Faren, the Hengehammer your champion?
Modern Triple Play!
Corey Baumeister and Ross Merriam are going big in Modern! They kick things off with Amulet Titan and Urza Midrange, and by the time they get to Temur Snow and Infect … let’s just say this one’s a ride!
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!
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!