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Why You Should (And Should Not) Play Every Deck In Modern

With Mythic Championship IV approaching swiftly, Ari Lax surveys the Modern field! When every deck has its weaknesses, it’s time to decide what matters, and information is the key!

Kickin’ It In Standard With Corey!

Corey Baumeister returns to the VS Live! studio, this time battling Todd Anderson in three Standard matchups! Excellent last-minute preparation for SCG Philadelphia!

Why Esper Control Can Stop The Monocolored Decks Of Core Set 2020 Standard

Shaheen Soorani hasn’t given up on Esper Control, even after the Week 1 results! If you’re brave enough to cast counterspells in the Standard seat at SCG Philadelphia, this is your last-minute must-read!

SCG Worcester By The Numbers

It’s time to break down the numbers from SCG Worcester! Mox Insights delivers the graphs and plots that make the trends from Standard’s first big event easy to see!

How I’m Approaching Modern After The Banned And Restricted Announcement

There are plenty of viable options in Modern after Bridge from Below’s banning! GerryT offers five intriguing builds just in time for SCG Philadelphia, including a green splash in Azorius Control!

Standard After SCG Worcester, Modern For Mythic Championship IV

Last week, Gerry and Bryan made predictions for SCG Worcester, which were both a hit and a miss. Where is Standard headed? And why is Gerry unhappy with his Modern preparation for Mythic Championship IV?

Spitting Fire: How I Won SCG Worcester With Mono-Red Aggro

Aaron Barich set SCG Worcester on fire and collected a trophy from its ashes! Get her sideboarding guide and her advice for playing with — or against — Mono-Red Aggro this weekend at SCG Philadelphia!

Fresh Modern Decks For SCG Philadelphia

The pros may be mostly quiet about Standard heading into the next Mythic Championship, but Magic Online is teeming with experimental lists! Tom “The Boss” Ross covers successful out-there options!

Core Set 2020 Commander Set Review, Part 2

Sheldon Menery hasn’t forgotten about non-commanders in Core Set 2020! He finishes his review of the set begun two weeks ago and comes to some surprising conclusions, not least about red!

To Mono-Red Or Not To Mono-Red?

Two Ember Haulers in the first four packs? Sounds like a Mono-Red deck in the making! But will Ryan Saxe take the Mountain path, or will other cards pull him away? What about you?

How Modern Horizons Will Shake Up SCG Philadelphia

With Bridge from Below out of Modern, it’s time for Modern Horizons cards beyond Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis and Altar of Dementia to shine! Carmen Handy shows the many ways they can at SCG Philadelphia!

My Struggle In Preparing For Mythic Championship IV

Brad Nelson faces uncomfortable truths about his Modern preparation as he gets ready for Mythic Championship IV in Barcelona! If you’ve ever clung to a deck too long, this one’s a must-read!

Why Scapeshift Is The Next Big Thing In Core Set 2020 Standard

While Field of the Dead and Scapeshift are in Standard together, it’s time to have some fun beating opponents with your lands! Sam Black explores this powerful pairing ahead of SCG Philadelphia!

All Things Simic Flash For Core Set 2020 Standard

Creatures at instant speed? Sign Patrick Chapin up! With the printing of Nightpack Ambusher, “The Innovator” has his eye on Simic Flash, and he’s ready to make the most of this opportunity!

Everybody Cast The Dinosaur

What’s big, green (and red and black), and stomps opponents in Standard? Jund Dinosaurs! Join Corey Baumeister for some fierce fun as he sends giant creatures at his foes on Magic Arena!