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We Might Be Two Weeks Away From The Biggest Modern Rally Ever

Bold words, but Chas Andres is ready to back them up! Why does our resident finance master think a boom is just around the corner? Plus, This Week’s Trends!

Shadowborn Diva

Every self-respecting diva needs admiring fans who’ll do anything for her. That’s why Bennie Smith has surrounded this week’s commander, Judith, the Scourge Diva, with over two dozen Shadowborn Apostles!

I Played Izzet Drakes In Dallas. I Should Have Played Mono-Blue Instead.

The title says it all! Ben Friedman muses on a missed metagame call for SCG Dallas, examining what went wrong and looking forward to better predictions next time!

The World Versus Mono-Blue Aggro

If you weren’t paying attention to Mono-Blue Aggro in Standard, the SCG Dallas results should be your wake-up call! Ari Lax shares major decks’ gameplans against the monocolored menace!

Simic Nexus Standard Gauntlet!

Todd Anderson wields Ali Aintrazi’s build of Simic Nexus against a Standard gauntlet piloted by Ross Merriam! How does Simic Nexus handle Esper Control? Azorius Aggro? Sultai Midrange? Catch up ahead of SCG Dallas!

Is Unbreakable Formation … Broken?

Unbreakable Formation has more than meets the eye! So much more, in fact, that Tom Ross is doing all he can to break the card. He starts with Mono-White Aggro, but he ends with … well, you will have to read it to believe it!

Everything You Need To Know About Mono-Blue Aggro

As the Standard metagame moves closer to being dominated by Esper Control and Sultai Midrange, only one deck looks poised to take the crown — Mono-Blue Aggro. Whether you’re playing with or against it, you cannot miss this episode.

Esper Control For People Who Want To Win SCG Dallas

The Esper Master speaks! If you’re serious about playing control (or think you might play against it!) at SCG Dallas, this is a must-read!

How I Won SCG Baltimore With Dimir Death’s Shadow

Liz Lynn locked down her first Open trophy in the Legacy seat at SCG Baltimore! Today she discusses her Dimir Death’s Shadow deck and how subtle changes make a big difference, plus sideboarding strategies!

How To Fix Judith, The Scourge Diva In Time For SCG Dallas

Places, everyone! Judith, the Scourge Diva is arriving fashionably late to SCG Dallas, and GerryT is here to make sure everything is perfect for her Standard arrival!

CAG Member Decks: Rachel’s Narset, Enlightened Master

Sheldon Menery showcases a Narset, Enlightened Master deck from Commander Advisory Group member Rachel Agnes! Is it as broken as Narset’s reputation implies?

Waiting For The Wheel In Ravnica Allegiance Draft

With a weak Pack 1, Pick 1 but several cards that can wheel, how would you navigate the rest of your early picks? Ryan Saxe shares a recent example and his answers!

Unbeatable Temur Phoenix And The Unbeatable Team

Ryan Overturf took home one-third of the Team Constructed Open trophies at SCG Baltimore! Today he shines a light on his teammates, their decks, and how their united strength helped them to the title.

Why Ravnica Allegiance Standard Is More Complex Than You Think

A couple of weeks’ worth of Standard results are in, and the format is settling down…but not so fast, says Carmen Handy! Today she shares why Ravnica Allegiance Standard remains complex ahead of SCG Dallas.

SCG Dallas Contenders And Pretenders

Bryan Gottlieb is back from the booth, and he has a lot to say about what he saw last weekend! Going into SCG Dallas, who are Standard’s contenders, and who are the pretenders?