The Week 1 results are in, but Sam Black is looking beyond the obvious! Sure, Mardu Vehicles rocked the Open at SCG Atlanta, but what about the aggressive decks lurking just beneath the Top 8, and why did Aetherworks Marvel do so well in the Standard Classic?
Does that Delver deck really need three colors? Ross Merriam found a Top 16 list from a Magic Online PTQ that points to a simpler, two-color direction that takes advantage of creature-lands!
For Ross Merriam, it’s not about the new Standard’s Week 1 results but what’s next! He’s found plenty to like in the emerging metagame’s aggro wing, and he’s ready to share his take on B/W Zombies for upcoming events!
Amonkhet has invaded Commander VS! With two Viziers, one Worthy, and a Voice of Dissent in the mix, today’s game offers unpredictable delights!
Baral, Chief of Compliance was one of Magic’s nastiest, most complicated villains in years! JDB examines the self-hating mage’s story and what made him so compelling.
You can’t play in Grand Prix Richmond if you can’t get there! Cedric Phillips shares the airport, hotel, and parking details you need in today’s Countdown!
The Boss didn’t go all-in on week one. The format wasn’t ready for it. Instead, he put up an excellent finish with one of the big decks right now! But don’t get too comfortable with Tom casting Spiders! He’s dying to break out the style of aggro decks you have come to expect!
Jeremy Noell takes you through the day’s Magic news, including an interview with PC Gamer, GP Vegas activities outside the convention center, and a Nicol Bolas cosplay revealed.
Last week’s Amonkhet Draft picks proved controversial! Ryan Saxe shares his finding since then and serves up two more perplexing packs ahead of GP Richmond this weekend!
Before April 27, 2017, Ross Merriam and Brad Nelson took inspiration from Magic Online Standard League 5-0 lists with Amonkhet. Ross chose U/R Control. Brad Nelson chose Four-Color Saheeli with Felidar Guardian.
Today, their footage was found…
Mardu Vehicles had a good show at SCG Atlanta, but how can you possibly be surprised? Jadine thinks it may be on its way out sooner rather than later! Get her breakdown here!
The Amonkhet Draft delight continues as Cedric Phillips brings you even more Magic Online action ahead of Grand Prix Richmond!
Cosplayers add fun to any Grand Prix! In today’s Countdown, Cedric Phillips introduces you to one who will be SCG’s official guest at GP Richmond!
Restore Balance was supposed to be a “fixed” Balance, but the only things Ari Lax wants to fix are his foes’ little red wagons! Watch him rampage through Modern on Magic Online!
Pro Tour testing brings out Magical love-hate relationships like no other! Ari Lax shares his experiences from trying out Amonkhet. What’s it really like trying to work with Censor? Is Nissa, Steward of Elements any fun? And is he celebrating the return of Ishkanah, Grafwidow to the metagame?
