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Interview With The Admiral

When Admiral Beckett Brass agrees to an interview, Sheldon Menery listens! Enjoy a flavorful look at the commander and the 100-card deck she helms!

How To Playtest

“Practice makes perfect.” “No, perfect practice makes perfect.” Sam Black brings up the platitudes only to sweep them away as he gives you no-nonsense playtesting advice!

The Modern World I’m Living In

Peter Ingram may not have much love for Modern, but it’ll be crucial to success on the SCG Tour next year! Learn from his experiences preparing for SCG Columbus and beyond!

Flavor Digest: Magic’s Most Expensive Basic Lands

Flavor is all about self-expression. If the message you want to send is “My basic lands cost more than your car,” JDB has the top picks for the spend-happy show-off!

The Top Twelve Cube Cards Of 2017

Jim Davis took a little break from competitive play, but that’s given him time to relax with one of his favorite Magic formats: Cube! Today he breaks down his favorite new additions from 2017.

The Evolution Of Modern, 2017 Edition

It’s hard to remember just how different Modern was at the start of the year! Collins Mullen shows the many ways the format evolved in 2017 and sets the stage for SCG Columbus!

Year By Year: Looking Back To Look Forward

As 2017 draws to a close, Brad Nelson thinks back on his years as a Magic pro, the remarkable last twelve months he’s had, and what’s yet to come.

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!

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!