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Humans Crushing Modern? It’s Jeskai Time! Also, Eldrazi Humans?!

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…

Draft Digest: The Verdict Of The Queen’s Commission

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?

Why I Love Combo, Explained In A Single Turn

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…

Up In Flames At SCG DC And Standard For Pro Tour Ixalan

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!

Commander VS: Halloween Special!

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…

Countdown To Grand Prix Atlanta: 10 Days Out — Registration Options And Rewards

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: PT Ixalan And SCG Regionals Edition

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!

The Boss VS. Todd: Sultai Energy VS. Abzan Tokens

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!

Rivals of Ixalan Cards Revealed & Pro Tour Team Series Lineups!

Two Rivals of Ixalan cards revealed, plus the Pro Tour Team Series lineups for this year.

Video Daily Digest: Pyromancer Ascension Rises Again

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!

When My Evil Spike Side Takes Over

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…

How We’re All Wrong: Magic Finance And Fundamental Attribution Error

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!

Countdown To Grand Prix Atlanta: 11 Days Out — Event Overview!

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!

Commander Vona Is Life

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!

Updating The Guide To Every Matchup In Modern

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!