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McLaren’s Musings: Magic Online And Grixis Death’s Shadow

SCG Premium’s resident funnyman is back at it! But amid all the humor, he has some surprisingly serious points about the barriers to entry posed to would-be Magic Online players, would-be Grixis Death’s Shadow players, and would-be Harmless Offering petters!

What Makes Standard Great?

Standard has gone through a rough patch the past few sets, but Hour of Devastation has broken the streak! Sam Black investigates how the Standard of Grand Prix Washington DC will be enjoyable…and whether the good times will last after rotation!

Video Daily Digest: Unwrapping The God-Pharaoh’s Gift

Standard is changing week by week in paper and day by day on Magic Online! Will the Jeskai God-Pharaoh’s Gift deck Ross Merriam highlights today peak at just the right time for Grand Prix Washington DC?

Commander VS: Amonkhet Gods, Round 2!

The four remaining Amonkhet Gods had to wait a week, but they hadn’t been forgotten on Commander VS! Who will win this gruesome, gleefully Grixis pod?

The Brewer’s First Commandment: Be Open

What is the single most important quality for brewing in Magic! Chris Lansdell suggests it can be summed up in two simple words: “Be open.” But open to what? He explains all!

Countdown To Grand Prix Washington DC: 9 Days Out – Main Event Registration!

For many Grand Prix Washington DC attendees, it’s all about the main event! Cedric Phillips has the dates, the times, the prizes to be won, and much more on today’s Countdown Blog!

Video: Nahiri Evolution In Modern!

Somewhere between Eldritch Evolution, Allosaurus Rider, and Nahiri, the Harbinger, Shaun McLaren’s latest Modern build turned into a pile of goofy fun! Watch him go for the combo kill on Magic Online!

Switching Colors In Draft

Switching colors mid-draft can be dangerous, but sometimes the risk is worth the reward! Ryan Saxe has the not-so-secret formula for figuring out when to speculate on a seemingly powerful card.

The Return of A Dynamic Standard

Ross Merriam is thrilled to see the return of a Standard where careful metagaming is rewarded! Get his take on the past few weeks and how the wheel might turn as Grand Prix Washington DC approaches!

Merriam VS. Todd: Mono-Black Zombies VS. B/G Constrictor

This matchup is anything but Standard! In fact, it’s a replay of the Grand Prix Minneapolis finals as Ross Merriam wields Mono-Black Zombies against Todd Anderson and B/G Constrictor. Essential viewing for Grand Prix Washington DC attendees!

Commander 2017 Flavor Gems And Unique Art For $100

It’s a flavorful double feature from JDB! He shares his favorite Commander 2017 cards ahead of its Friday release before revealing the unique art experiences you can enjoy on a small budget!

Countdown To Grand Prix Washington DC: 10 Days Out – Registration Options And Rewards!

A Grand Prix is what you make of it, and Grand Prix Washington DC will be no exception! Learn about the Main Event, Infinite Challenge, and Ultimate Commander registration options you can use to craft your perfect Magical weekend!

Stevens VS. The Boss: Naya Company VS. Human Company

Two Collected Company decks and not a Vizier of Remedies in sight! Will Todd Stevens triumph with the all-around card quality of Naya Company, or will Tom “The Boss” Ross and the synergies of Human Company take it down?

Video Daily Digest: You Think You Know, But You Have No Idea. Diary Of Mardu.

For months, W/R decks in Standard have been dismissed as “worse versions of Mardu Vehicles.” As Grand Prix Washington DC looms, Ross Merriam picks up a 5-0 Magic Online deck that has him wondering if that’s truly the case!

The Death Of Traditional Death’s Shadow

If you want your Death’s Shadow deck to fight through the hate, you have to change it! SCG Invitational Champion Dylan Donegan has just the way to do it, though be warned: It may involve some serious token bias…