It’s not as if Shaun McLaren needs an excuse to turn to his beloved Jeskai deck in Modern, but the rise of the Humans archetype sure is convenient! And then he has to go talk about Human Eldrazi decks right before SCG Regionals…
Ryan Saxe returns with a delightfully devilish Draft Digest! Today’s dilemmas revolve around hedging. When is it right to take a card that just might lead you to an entirely new deck in Ixalan Draft?
Ross Merriam explores his love of combo decks through an intriguing turn he took at SCG Washington DC! It didn’t turn out the way he wanted, but the complexities were beautiful…
What’s the flip side of “the fire” in competitive Magic? Burnout, and Peter Ingram was feeling it at SCG Washington DC! But there’s always something new to explore, and he turns his eye to the Standard Magic Online PTQ results ahead of Pro Tour Ixalan!
Enjoy a spooky video this week as the Commander VS crew puts on their holiday special! We won’t say any more. It’s no fun if you know when the scares are coming…
Cedric Phillips shares the many ways you can enjoy Grand Prix Atlanta, from the main event to Inifinite Challenges and the Ultimate Commander experience!
Over/Under returns! Ari Lax and Todd Anderson face down five numerical conundrums and make their call: Over or Under? They seem to be largely in agreement, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be correct. That’s why you get to weigh in!
With GP Atlanta two weekends away, mastery of Standard is the ticket to the Pro Tour! Watch Tom “The Boss” Ross wield Sultai Energy against Todd Anderson and Abzan Tokens!
Two Rivals of Ixalan cards revealed, plus the Pro Tour Team Series lineups for this year.
U/R Gifts Storm has taken Modern by…well, that pun’s just way too easy. But amid all the hoopla, the metagame has forgotten about Pyromancer Ascension, and today’s deck just might catch the SCG Regionals field off-guard!
Chris Lansdell’s evil Spike side is a vicious, ruthless straw opponent. But as two of Chris’s brews get torn apart, it’s worth remembering: the Tier 1 decks don’t draw perfectly all the time…
Magic players often trick themselves into thinking they’re being rational when they’re not! Chas Andres discusses the error of fundamental attribution, how to avoid it in yourself, and how to use it to your advantage!
Grand Prix Atlanta will be here before you know it! Cedric Phillips kicks off the Countdown Blog with his event overview. Whether you’re a Standard grinder, a Commander fan, or an art lover, there’s something for you!
Like a Vampire landing on distant Ixalan’s shores, Bennie Smith is ready to discover what the set has to offer Commander fans like him! Today’s exploration: Vona, Butcher of Magan!
Ari Lax’s Modern Matchup Guide was an immensely popular article, but with SCG Regionals on the horizon, it’s due for a facelift! Learn which matchups have changed and how thanks to printings from Vizier of Remedies to Unclaimed Territory!
