Should Felidar Guardian have been banned in Standard? Ross Merriam thinks that’s just a surface symptom of a deeper problem! As he explores what Standard means for different groups of players, he questions whether a “one-size-fits-all” approach benefits Friday Night Magic and the Pro Tour.
The Amonkhet brews leading up to SCG Atlanta continue! Ross Merriam thinks the set has given G/R Energy new life, but he faces a great test against the B/R Midrange of Brad Nelson! When Glorybringer squares off against Liliana, Death’s Majesty, you’re in for a show!
It’s the second game of five as Justin Parnell and Todd Anderson try to prove their superiority in Mini-Masters VS! Will someone be favored by one of the five Gods…and does someone have nothing but Trials ahead?
With Amonkhet entering Standard just in time for SCG Atlanta and nothing getting banned, what’s a player to do Week 1? Jadine explores the big picture of the emerging format and serves up some excellent lists for you!
There may be no newly banned cards in Standard, but that doesn’t mean the Magic finance environment didn’t change! Chas Andres has your guide for adjusting to the upcoming Standard environment, a Legacy without Sensei’s Divining Top, and a shaken-up Commander!
Cedric Phillips reviews the registration options and rewards for Grand Prix Richmond, from the Main Event to Infinite Challenges and Ultimate Commander!
Todd Anderson is loaded for Bear…or, in this case, Cat! With four copies of Manglehorn at the ready, he thinks he’s ready to U/G Crush Felidar Guardian…but Michael Majors and his Saheeli Reanimator deck might have something to say about that! Watch and get ready for SCG Atlanta!
Jeremy Noell goes over the Banned and Restricted announcements, Rules Updates for Amonkhet, and an Sealed Showdown from down under.
When Kaladesh was revealed as an artifact block, thoughts turned to Affinity in Modern. Ross Merriam highlights an Invitational Qualifier Top 8 list using a full ten cards from Kaladesh block and plays it on Magic Online ahead of SCG Atlanta’s Modern Classic!
Patrick Chapin’s famous Complete Reviews are among the highlights of any new set! Today he takes a deep dive into the black cards of Amonkhet, and if there’s a card to get his creativity going, it’s Archfiend of Ifnir! What will he do with it; Liliana, Death’s Majesty; and the rest ahead of SCG Atlanta?
It’s Amonkhet Mini-Masters VS! Will Justin Parnell pull a sweet rare? Will Todd Anderson find himself cycling a land? And who will draw first blood in #MiniMastersVS?
Of the three most commonly played Constructed formats, only Legacy saw a change to its banned list! What does Jim Davis think about facing Felidar Guardian and Saheeli Rai at SCG Atlanta? Should Death’s Shadow have stuck around? And did Sensei’s Divining Top deserve its fate? Get Jim’s take and vote in his polls!
Gerry Thompson put up one of the first big tournament finishes with Jund Death’s Shadow in Modern! Watch him revisit the deck on Magic Online ahead of the SCG Atlanta Modern Classic!
In news that will surprise exactly no readers, Chris Lansdell has been brewing with Amonkhet! Get his latest takes on cycling (with bonus Travis Hall decklist), ramp, and Paradox Engine/Cryptolith Rite ahead of SCG Atlanta!
Cedric Phillips kicks off the Countdown to Grand Prix Richmond with an overview of the main event, side events, and Guest of Honor!
