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Video Daily Digest: A Different Spin On Eldrazi

The Eldrazi are no strangers to Modern play, but this isn’t Eldrazi Tron or Eldrazi and Taxes! No, today’s deck thrives with the help of Distended Mindbender…and Heartless Summoning?!

My Predictions For Pro Tour Rivals Of Ixalan

Yesterday, Jim Davis gave his predictions for Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan. Today, it’s Gerry Thompson’s turn! Writing before Round 1 kicks off, he calls his shots on the metagame, the surprises, and why he thinks he and his editor will take some cash home from Spain!

Jeskai Aggro In Standard: The Beginning Of Better Brews

A wide-open Standard calls for more than watered-down reboots of the format’s past hits. Craig Krempels made waves at SCG Philadelphia with a surprising Jeskai Aggro deck. Today he shares its secrets…and why it should only be the first of many innovations to come.

How To Play Grixis Energy…And How To Beat It

Brennan DeCandio makes no apologies for his SCG Philadelphia finish with Grixis Energy in Standard! Today he shares his secrets for success with the deck…and the tools you can use to knock it out!

Todd VS. Stevens: U/W Standstill VS. Planeswalker Control – Round 4!

The Power 9 return to the table on VS! Will Todd Anderson keep things locked down with U/W Standstill, or will Todd Stevens and Planeswalker Control crush the threat?

Goryo’s As Foretold: Where Do We Go Now?

You can bet the pros took notice of the Goryo’s As Foretold deck that took second in the Modern Classic at SCG Philadelphia, and so did Todd Anderson! Could it make a splash at Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan? And how could it evolve?

Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan & Exclusive Statues On Preorder!

It’s Pro Tour eve, new Exclusive versions of Magic statues, and a bit more info on Arena.

Adventures In Deckbuilding

Some players have a motto for constructing Commander decks: “Just build it!” But for some, it’s not enough to “just build it.” Sheldon Menery shares how to think about thinking about 100-card lists!

Drafting Digest: Pro Tour’s Eve

With Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan drawing top players and qualifying hopefuls to Spain, Ryan Saxe turns his eye to the Limited rounds! Would the pros make the picks he makes? Would you?

Five Predictions For Pro Tour Rivals Of Ixalan

Jim Davis has been on a pretty good run with his Pro Tour predictions! But with Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan bringing Modern to the big stage for the first time in years, can Jim keep the streak going in Spain?

U/B Midrange: The Map To Standard Success

Ben Ragan has been making a name for himself on the SCG Tour! In his first StarCityGames.com article, he breaks down the U/B Midrange deck he used to reach the Top 8 of the SCG Philadelphia Standard Classic. Does it have what it takes to be in the format’s top tier?

Deck Rates: Rivals Of Ixalan Standard

With Standard radically refreshed by Rivals of Ixalan and recent bannings, Todd Stevens has a whole new metagame to confront! And that can mean only one thing…the return of Deck Rates!

Todd VS. Stevens: B/R Reanimator VS. Aluren – Round 3!

Team events are great chance for Legacy to come out and play, and so is this summer’s SCG Con! The two Todds sleeve up these two combo decks to battle for your enjoyment here!

New Magic Story & Your Chance to Play on Game Knights!

The Magic Story hints at future sets, plus your chance to win a spot on Game Knights.

Control And Combo In New Standard

Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren sees a lot of aggro running around this early format, as is the custom. But he’s working on the next evolution of Standard! His choices for control and combo are here for the taking!