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Search For Azcanta Isn’t Just Good…It Might Be Broken

Gerry Thompson sees considerable potential for Search for Azcanta to revive combo/control for Modern at SCG Cincinnati! But as you look over the Modern decklists in today’s article, be warned: he might have created a monster…

Modern: The Worst It’s Ever Been?

*Record scratch* It seems Brennan DeCandio doesn’t share Shaun McLaren’s opinion about Modern being the best it’s ever been! In fact, he’s here with a special plea to Wizards of the Coast: don’t ruin Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan!

Renovating Your Foundation

Even World Championship competitors sometimes need to go back and adjust the basics of their game! Brad Nelson looks back on his processes, his mistakes, and the flaws in his Magical foundation. And above all, how he’s about to fix them.

Over/Under? Bets On Modern, Bannings, And Todd Stevens

It’s time to run some numbers! We’ve posed five tough questions about SCG Cincinnati and the Modern format to Ari Lax and Todd Anderson. Read their responses and vote for yourself: what are you putting your money down on?

Video: Opt Nauseam In Modern!

Sometimes a Magic Online session goes wrong, as Ari Lax found out when he tried Ad Nauseam with Opt in Modern ahead of SCG Cincinnati! Oh well. At least he got an easy win against Goat Tribal! Wait…Ari…you DID win against the Goat deck, right…?

A Madcap Experiment At SCG Charlotte

Todd Anderson made a splash with his Grixis Madcap deck at SCG Charlotte! Today, he updates his list for SCG Cincinnati and delves into the “why” behind individual card choices and the archetype in general.

Split Second: Eternal Weekend And World Championship Chat

Jeremy Noell has the latest on the biggest Eternal event of the season, plus lots more in his new Split Second edition!

Video: Itlimoc Genesis Wave In Modern!

Shaun McLaren wasn’t about to pass up the chance to use Gaea’s Cradle in Modern! Watch his Itlimoc Genesis Wave deck in action ahead of SCG Cincinnati!

Sideboarding In Modern

Sideboarding in Modern is more than just swapping in copies of Stony Silence or Ancient Grudge when facing Affinity! Sam Black illuminates the small details that can swing games at SCG Cincinnati!

Diving Down Into Ixalan Limited

Ryan Saxe has way more on his mind than a simple Draft Digest can handle! Today he offers his most comprehensive look at Ixalan Limited to date!

Linear Tribal In Modern Gets Ixalan Upgrades!

Merfolk and Humans decks made big gains in Modern with the arrival of Ixalan! Jim Davis breaks down the key cards and interactions ahead of SCG Cincinnati!

This Is Why You’re Losing To U/R Gifts Storm

Carmen Handy has a blunt warning for SCG Cincinnati: how you’ve been trying to win the U/R Gifts Storm matchup won’t cut it. The SCG Charlotte Modern Classic semifinalist has your tools for a turnaround!

Hey, Soul Sisters!

Train your eyes on brewer Chris Lansdell as he explores the possibilities of Soul Sisters for SCG Cincinnati. Newfoundland and Labrador’s finest wants you to get a life…or two hundred!

The Boss VS. Merriam: Human Knightfall VS. Eldrazi Tron

Tom “The Boss” Ross pilots fashionable Modern choice Human Knightfall against Ross Merriam and Eldrazi Tron in this crucial matchup for SCG Cincinnati!

The Modern Banned List From Top To Bottom

The Banned and Restricted announcement went by with no changes to Modern…but there’s a hint something might get unbanned after Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan! Todd Stevens examines the entire Modern Banned List for clues!