Ixalan Previews: A Reply To Ross Merriam
After Ross Merriam wrote his thoughts on the first batch of Ixalan previews, Sam Black had some…mild disagreements. Get the Worlds competitor’s take on the future of Standard!
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Video Daily Digest: How Do You Talk To An Angel?
Five years ago, Delver of Secrets, Ponder, and Gitaxian Probe were all Standard-legal…and all part of a seriously messed-up Magic deck! Ross Merriam highlights a Modern Angel Delver list that calls back to that time!
Commander VS: TV Shows!
Danny West wasn’t the only Commander player to get inspired by the small screen this week! Four television-themed lists go to battle in Commander VS. Who’ll win the time slot…and who’ll get canceled?
Countdown To Grand Prix Washington DC: 2 Days Out – Travel And Lodging!
Grand Prix Washington DC is just around the corner! How will you get there and where will you stay? If you don’t have the answers yet, Cedric Phillips has your back in the Countdown Blog!
Stevens VS. Brad: B/U Control VS. Temur Energy
Todd Stevens thinks he has a Standard deck worthy of Grand Prix Washington DC in B/U Control! Their first test? Grand Prix Denver champion Brad Nelson and his winning Temur Energy deck! No pressure, Todd…
Ixalan Previews Day 2 – Dire Fleet Captain, Deadeye Pillagers, Deeproot Waters & More!
Ixalan Day 2 previews roll on, and the Professor teaches a class on mana curve.
Drafting Control Decks
A successful controlling Draft deck is a work of Limited art. But how can one pull off this complex trick? Ryan Saxe shares his insights into the essential ingredients and the process of collecting them!
It’s Time For Ixalan!
Ixalan previews started with a bang, and Ross Merriam was right there to record his take! Get his thoughts on Pirates-and-Dinosaurs, why Jim Davis isn’t a fan of a certain card, and the brew to beat going into SCG Dallas!
Adversarial Sequencing
Magic isn’t just about maximizing your cards’ impact. Minimizing the effectiveness of your opponent’s cards may be even more important! Jadine Klomparens gives examples from Standard ahead of Grand Prix Washington DC!
Commander Theme Decks: Game Of Thrones
Already going through Game of Thrones withdrawal? Let Danny West ease your pain! Stark meets snark as SCG’s content majordomo dishes out 100-card decklists and shade for days!
Countdown To Grand Prix Washington DC: 3 Days Out – Cosplayers!
Artists aren’t the only guests at Grand Prix Washington DC! Cedric Phillips fills in the details on the trio of official cosplayers…or should that be “Triad” instead?
The Boss VS. Todd: W/B Procession VS. Mono-Black Zombies
Eight-set Standard may be in its waning days, but there are still choices to be explored ahead of Grand Prix Washington DC! Can Tom “The Boss” Ross and W/B Procession beat Todd Anderson and Mono-Black Zombies?
Ixalan Previews Begin!
Vintage gets a shake up with the Banned & Restricted Updates, and Ixalan previews begin!
Video Daily Digest: Three Cheers For Trinketeers
Master Trinketeer may be a largely forgotten rare, but the Dwarf with the tiny hat has some big potential! Ross Merriam showcases an intriguing mono-white Standard deck ahead of GP Washington DC!
Denver to DC: Surveying The Standard Metagame
Temur Energy dominated Grand Prix Denver and looms large for Grand Prix Washington DC! Where does Gerry Thompson, who played Ramunap Red in the Mile High City, think the metagame will go this weekend…and what should you play?