Brad Nelson has four copies of Walking Ballista in his G/W Tokens deck. Ross Merriam has Toolcraft Exemplar as the power one-drop in his Vehicle-free build of Mardu Artifact Aggro. This can’t possibly go well for Ross…can it?
A variety of decks reached the Top 64 of SCG Columbus, but there are some clear winners. Ari Lax dives into top performers, puzzles over some seeming anomalies, and gives a prediction for SCG Richmond this weekend that you might not expect!
Go big or go home! Todd Anderson’s looking to lock down a victory with B/U Tezzeret Control, while Michael Majors and Temur Aetherworks are on the rebound with Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger! Who’ll claim the crown in this battle of the big plays?
The first weekend of Aether Revolt Standard results, an in-depth look at the art of Terese Nielsen, and a newly announced Pro Tour team. This is Split Second!
Tom Maney has a knack for unconventional deck choices! Today Ross Merriam shows the list Tom took to the Top 32, a finish he owes to some Spirits in the sky…
Columbus was only the beginning. Saheeli Rai was present but hardly dominant. The previous format’s archetypes made good bids, but nothing strangled the format entirely. That means there’s plenty of room to explore this format before SCG Richmond weekend! Patrick Chapin is the man for the job!
It’s the return of The Command Men! The two friends and rivals are back to debate competitive Commander and just how many 2/2s you could possibly fit into one place!
There’s a relentless brewer in Chris Lansdell that gets triple giddy when a new set is put into his capable Magic hands! Join him for a host of fun Modern brews you can get started on today!
One SCG Tour down, a ton to go! Chas Andres followed the results closely, and he’s ready to bring you the latest exploding Standard singles, falling stars, and other SCG Columbus fallout!
Seismic Swans is the Modern gift that keeps on giving! Ari Lax tries his hand at the wacky deck on Magic Online!
Many players at SCG Columbus will be on the lookout for Saheeli Rai and Felidar Guardian. Tom “The Boss” Ross has a different plan that will surprise exactly zero longtime readers: get aggressive and make the opponent have it!
SCG Columbus starts Saturday, but there’s still a chance to get in some playtesting by proxy! Todd Anderson wants to recapture the magic of G/W Tokens, while Brad Nelson has paired Felidar Guardian with Panharmonicon as well as Saheeli Rai!
Is Saheeli Rai overhyped? Will some long-forgotten Battle for Zendikar card emerge from Reflector Mage’s retreating shadow? Todd Anderson and Patrick Sullivan give their thoughts in a Fact or Fiction showdown ahead of SCG Columbus!
Todd Anderson may bleed crimson and white, but in Magic, his heart is set on blue and red! Today he explores the color combination in a brave new Standard world ahead of SCG Columbus. Galvanic Bombardment or Shock? Saheeli Rai and Felidar Guardian or no? Get his answers to those dilemmas and more!
Masterpiece reprint rumbles, a Grand Prix changes cities, and Pro Tour Teams assemble! This is Split Second!
