The Modern Compendium, Part 2: Control And Big Mana
Todd Stevens continues his comprehensive Modern Compendium with a look at the control and “big mana” strategies of the format! A must-read ahead of SCG Columbus!
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Video Daily Digest: The Looter Scooter Rides Again!
Smuggler’s Copter got banned from Standard, so it only makes sense that it might be Modern-worthy! Ross Merriam explores a notable Regional PTQ deck that might “smuggle” its way into the SCG Columbus Top 8!
No Ban Modern
Modern has a Banned List in the dozens, and for good reason! But some people like things just a little more degenerate. Patrick Chapin has your introduction to the No Ban Modern scene!
Modern’s Family Tree, Part 1
Manabases offer key insights into how Modern decks are related…and how to distinguish those related decks through their first few plays! Carmen Handy kicks things off with an in-depth look at the shocklands!
SCG Tour 2018 Season One Updates
Cedric Phillips gives important updates on the SCG Tour 2018 Season One schedule, including more Team Constructed events and sweet upgrades to the Seasonal Standings prizes!
Vona’s Hunger & Behind The Scenes At Game Knights
A new mechanic revealed, a look behind the scenes at Game Knights, and Wizards works on a Commitment to Each Other!
Through The Breach To Jeskai Nirvana In Modern
As the last few weekends have proved, there’s more than one way to Jeskai your way to Modern success! Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren surveys the scene ahead of SCG Columbus!
Analyzing The Modern Metagame Cycle
Big mana decks dominated Grand Prix Oklahoma City. Will it happen again when the SCG Tour kicks off 2018 at SCG Columbus? Ross Merriam presents his model of the Modern metagame cycle and calls his shot!
The Sun Titan And The King Eternal
Mark Nestico’s unhealthy obsession with Sun Titan has led to his latest Commander deck! And don’t worry about that Brago, King Eternal at the helm. He’s not going to do anything terrible. Mark promises…
Flavor Digest: Magic’s Pirates Before Ixalan
While Pirates really came into their own on Ixalan, their history in Magic stretches all the way back to the first printing of the game! Join JDB as he sails the Flavor Seas in search of Vorthos treasure!
Learning When To Blink In Magic Games
In strategic standoffs, usually the player who blinks first loses. Jadine Klomparens’ latest theory examines what it means to “blink” in a game of Magic…and when it’s right to do so anyway!
Brad VS. Ross: Lantern Control VS. Lantern Control
Brad Nelson and Ross Merriam have been sentenced to play a 75-card Modern Lantern Control mirror match. May God have mercy upon their souls.
Stevens VS. Ross: Temur Tron VS. Mono-Green Stompy
With Pauper announced as a Grand Prix side event format in 2018, we’re getting into the spirit on VS! Watch as Todd Stevens wields Temur Tron against Ross Merriam and Mono-Green Stompy!
Launch Of The Challengers!
Say goodbye to Duel Decks, new team lineups for 2018, and the final Grand Prix events of the year!
Video Daily Digest: The Mentor Finds Modern Pupils
Monastery Mentor, restricted in Vintage and without Sensei’s Divining Top in Legacy, has had a rough go of it lately. Ross Merriam highlights a Regional PTQ Top 8 deck from Australia that brings the Mentor to Modern!