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There Ought To Be A Law: Some Cards Are No Good For Commander

On the topic of Commander, Mark Nestico quietly and humbly submits that certain cards are detrimental to the format. Well, perhaps not humbly. And on second thought, certainly not quietly…

The Secrets Of Bloodbraid Elf

A lot of players are going to jam Bloodbraid Elf in Modern, lose, and then blame getting unlucky cascades. Jadine Klomparens teaches you how to not be one of them!

Where Have All The Good Cards Gone And Where Are All The Gods?

If you’re holding out for a hero in the new Standard, Brad Nelson might have found it! Today he shares his post-banning metagame exploration, ending at an archetype with no Hazorets or Scarab Gods in sight! Try it at the SCG Indianapolis Standard Classic!

Fresh Entry Into New Standard

Modern has been hiding Standard for a few weeks now, but Ari is on the case! Is it still as healthy as it was weeks ago? And what are the best decks to be playing? Catch up on everything you’ve missed here!

Todd VS. Jim: Mono-Red Aggro VS. W/U Auras – Round 1!

A surprise challenger appears on VS! Jim Davis guest stars as he brings his signature W/U Auras Standard deck to battle against Todd Anderson and Mono-Red Aggro!

Jace, the Modern Sculptor

Modern gets two new tools from the banned list and more information is on the way from Magic Online.

Video Daily Digest: Sacrificing Creatures For Fun And Profit

As befits a deck archetype called “Aristocrats,” this Abzan build is downright filthy! Ross Merriam shares what happens when Satyr Wayfinder meets Viscera Seer and Return to the Ranks ahead of SCG Indianapolis!

StarCityGames.com Premium Membership Updates

Today we’re excited to announce a number of updates to our StarCityGames.com Premium membership service – including the addition of a benefit that has consistently been amongst our most requested!

A Megaton Of Tron

It’s been almost ten years since Owen Turtenwald wrote an article for StarCityGames.com. Today we’re proud to welcome him back as an SCG Premium columnist, and the Peach Garden Oath-taker kicks things off with a look at Mono-Green Tron in Modern ahead of SCG Indianapolis!

Winning For Korey

Gerry Thompson had a rollercoaster of a week in Spain. Today he shares the highs and lows of gaining a Pro Tour Top 8 and losing one of his dearest friends.

Fact Or Fiction: Brought-Back Elf And Jace, The Hype Sculptor

We were hoping this is a format we’d get to see eventually, and the day has come! Modern is about to get even more crazy! Do you agree with the unbans? Vote here!

Choose Your Own Adventure With Etali

The Elder Dinosaurs have been huge Commander hits, and Bennie Smith is one of their biggest cheerleaders! He continues his exploration with Etali, Primal Storm!

Mini-Masters VS: Chaos Week – Round 5!

What comes at the end of Chaos? One more fun game of Mini-Masters VS! Todd Stevens and Ross Merriam shuffle up the last packs standing in a fantastic finale!

Control Is King

Shaheen Soorani took a gamble on Ironworks Combo at Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan! And while he liked his Constructed record, he’s ready to retreat to Standard, where his beloved control archetype is on the rise!

B/G/X Midrange In Standard: A Case Study In Building With Clusters

B/G/X Midrange brims with promise (make that an Hour of Promise!) in Standard, but what’s the best way to build it? Sam Black applies his cluster technique to explore the possibilities of Dinosaurs, token strategies, and more!