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Has Simic Nexus Already Become Obsolete In War Of The Spark Standard?

Is Nexus of Fate down for the count? Can Bant Midrange stick around? Todd Anderson, Bryan Gottlieb, and Brad Nelson assess Standard statements ahead of SCG Syracuse. Vote for the winner at the end!

Chaos In The Command Zone!

Forget creatures as commanders! This week, Commander VS has each player wielding a War of the Spark planeswalker and one of their spells. Who will win this wild battle?

A Lot Can Change In A Week: Preparing For SCG Syracuse

Just how much can the Standard metagame change week to week? Abraham Stein is betting on something big for SCG Syracuse, and he’s here to share his discoveries!

Underrated Cards In War Of The Spark Draft

Which War of the Spark commons and uncommons shouldn’t be going so late? Which last-pick sideboard fodder really should make your maindeck? Ryan Saxe spills the beans!

How To Play Against Planeswalkers In War Of The Spark Standard

Get ready for some of the most complex battlefields you’ve ever seen with War of the Spark Standard! Ross Merriam has your essential guide to planeswalker combat ahead of SCG Syracuse.

What WAR Winning With

The Lords of Limited have more than 60 War of the Spark Drafts completed and over twenty trophies between them! In this episode, they share how to draft and build four key decks of the format.

Esper Control Is Better Than Esper Midrange For SCG Syracuse

GerryT had his say yesterday, but his Arena Decklists co-host Bryan disagrees, and how! Get his take on why Esper Control is better for SCG Syracuse!

From First To Worst: Initial Impressions Of War Of The Spark Standard

Between a Mythic Championship and moving cross-country, Brad Nelson’s had a lot on his mind, but he’s back! He shares his takes from the past few weeks and his idea of Standard heading into SCG Syracuse.

The Many Looks Of Standard

Aggro to control, midrange to combo, these matches from VS Live! have it all. Join Ross Merriam and Todd Anderson as they sling Standard spells ahead of SCG Syracuse!

Esper Midrange Is Better Than Esper Control For SCG Syracuse

For the SCG Syracuse metagame GerryT expects, Esper Midrange is better-positioned than Esper Control. He breaks down why and offers a list with sideboarding guide!

Your Guide To The Top Contenders Heading Into SCG Syracuse

With SCG Syracuse the next big Standard event, what decks should players target for the Open? SCG Tour standout Dylan Hand sets up the metagame as he sees it!

War Of The Spark Finance Across All Formats

War of the Spark has had a huge impact on sets from Standard to Modern, Legacy, and even Vintage! Chas Andres breaks them all down, plus alternate-art Japanese planeswalkers and This Week’s Trends!

Mono-White Zombies With God-Eternal Oketra

Mono-White…Zombies? In Commander?! Bennie Smith pulls a rabbit from a hat to show you one of the wildest theme decks in recent memory!

Eight War Of The Spark Standard Developments Leading Into SCG Syracuse

Missed the metagame’s reaction to SCG Richmond? From Fandom Legends on Magic Arena to a Magic Online MCQ, Ari Lax catches you up after a wild week of online results to set you up for SCG Syracuse!

The Rebrand, What We’d Play In Standard, And War Of The Spark’s Massive Modern Impact

The GAM Podcast is now known as the Arena Decklists Podcast! Gerry and Bryan discuss the rebrand and what it means for them before discussing the sixteen War of the Spark cards that have already been proven Modern contenders.