The Esper Test
Esper Midrange or Esper Control? Ross Merriam and Todd Anderson take both to battle against Mono-Red Aggro and Jeskai SuperFriends to see who reigns supreme on the shard in Standard!
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Everything You Need To Know About Force of Negation
A “fixed” Force of Will is heading to Modern! Patrick Chapin breaks down this Modern Horizons preview. What conclusions did The Innovator reach?
To Arms! How To Build Humans For SCG Louisville
A year ago, Dylan Hand made his first SCG Tour Top 8 in Louisville with Humans! Now he’s preparing for his Modern homecoming, and he’s sharing his latest list and sideboarding guide with you.
Oathbreaker: How To Get Rich Off Magic’s Newest Format
Ready to speculate on some Signature Spells? Chas Andres explains what Oathbreaker is and how several highly specific cards could pay off handsomely if the format goes mainstream. Plus, This Week’s Trends!
Doubling Your Fun With God-Eternal Rhonas
The Zombie Gods continue catching Bennie Smith’s eye! This week, he makes God-Eternal Rhonas his Cobra Commander with a sweet mono-green build!
The Holistic SCG Syracuse Breakdown
How much did two weeks change the Standard metagame between SCG Richmond and SCG Syracuse? Ari Lax shares his perceptions and predictions for the future!
Planeswalker Day!
Ross Merriam runs three planeswalker-heavy SuperFriends lists against the Top 3 Magic Arena Mythic Championship Qualifier decks, piloted by Todd Anderson. Get caught up before SCG Syracuse!
What Competitive Magic Means To Me
Shaheen Soorani has spent more than fifteen years playing Magic for fun and profit. As he assesses the state of Pro Play, he has one clear message for Wizards of the Coast: “Renton, we have a problem.”
The Daddy Is Back In Business: How To Win This Weekend With Izzet Phoenix
As a longtime fan of Izzet Phoenix in Standard, Kevin Jones is mighty pleased about its recent results! “The Daddy” is here to teach you all he knows ahead of SCG Syracuse!
The Best Versions Of The Best Decks For SCG Syracuse
SCG Syracuse promises a wide-open Standard field, so what are the best ways to build for it? GerryT offers his latest lists for all who want to be ready for this weekend’s events!
Expanding On Gerry’s MPL Resignation
On Arena Decklists (formerly The GAM Podcast), Bryan asks Gerry about the reasons for his resignation, how he feels about the MPL replacements, and what’s next.
My Top 4 Decks For SCG Syracuse
“The Boss” has laid down the metagame law for SCG Syracuse! If you want to find success, here are four essential decks to try. The aggro lists aren’t a surprise, but the four-color build just might be…
Risen From The Grave: All Things Izzet Phoenix For SCG Syracuse
After its Mythic Championship Qualifiers wins, Izzet Phoenix is impossible to ignore heading into SCG Syracuse. But what’s the best build of the Standard version? Todd Anderson shares his thoughts!
Thinking About Thinking About Commander
How does a Commander Rules Committee member go about forming ideas? Sheldon Menery conducts a thought experiment about when the benefits of a rule change would be worth the complications.
Overrated Cards In War Of The Spark Draft
Earlier this week, Ryan Saxe laid out the cards he found underrated in War of the Spark Draft. Now it’s time for the other side! What’s going way too soon? What’s making maindecks that should be left in sideboards?