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Split Second – February 14, 2017

Play in Standard formats of old, The Girlfriend Bracket says farewell, and SaffronOlive talks Future Future League. This is Split Second!

Video: B/G Delirium In Standard!

Shaun McLaren just wants to rain down oppression on his foes! What a friend he’s found in Standard, and he’s made a Magic Online video with it ahead of SCG Baltimore. There’s just one question…is he delirious?

Daily Digest: Hatching Plans

Oh my! Now that is a card to open. But will Ryan Saxe pass on it? Will you chastise him if he does? Cast your vote in his latest draft adventure!

Ross VS. Brad: Four-Color Delver VS. Sultai Delver

They may share a namesake card and three colors, but these Legacy decks are still pretty far apart! Ross Merriam is packing Lightning Bolt for the Four-Color Delver experience, while Brad Nelson is going classic with Tombstalker in his Sultai Delver deck. Who will triumph in this potential SCG Baltimore clash?

Experimenting With Aether Revolt Modern

Patrick Chapin understands how deep Fatal Push has made the Modern format! So much so that he’s breaking out new brews, updates for old archetypes, and tons of analysis for the big SCG Baltimore weekend! Modern specialists: take notice!

Card Flow Dynamics

Is there a topic that Jadine Klomparens can’t preach on? She’s outdone herself yet again with another new piece that will change how you view aspects of the game you should be taking a closer look at! Let’s draw some cards!

My New Favorite Modern Deck

While Chris VanMeter and his fabulous facial hair will not grace any tournament halls this weekend, he is plenty interested in the upcoming results! Get his take on the state of Modern and his new favorite deck going into Grand Prix Vancouver and SCG Baltimore!

Advice For Your Standard And Modern SCG Baltimore Players!

SCG welcomes Brennan DeCandio at just the right time! He and his team are bound for SCG Baltimore, and he’s got plenty to say about making your squad as good as it can be this weekend!

Todd VS. Majors: Jund Energy VS. Jeskai Control

It’s a Pro Tour Aether Revolt throwdown! Todd Anderson is packing Martin Juza’s innovative Jund Energy list, while Michael Majors has brought the Jeskai Control deck he played in Dublin! Who’ll win this Standard clash ahead of SCG Baltimore?

Split Second – February 13, 2017

GP Pittsburgh in the books, new ways to play Magic, and more giveaways! This is Split Second!

Daily Digest: When Ex-Death’s Shadow Players Get Sultai

Ross Merriam has a theory about how today’s featured deck came to be, but even if it’s not right, this is still a sweet Sultai Delirium build to consider for the Modern portion of SCG Baltimore!

Video: Four-Color Saheeli In Standard!

GerryT took a similar list to 7-3 in the Constructed portion of Pro Tour Aether Revolt! Now he takes Four-Color Saheeli to Magic Online for your entertainment! Is this the deck for you for SCG Baltimore Standard?

Modern Hate Cards For SCG Baltimore And Beyond

Why are hate cards like Stony Silence and Grafdigger’s Cage so effective in Modern, and how should you include them in your sideboard? Emma Handy has your guide for SCG Baltimore and events beyond!

New Modern, New Decks

With two cards banned and a potent small set added, Modern has experienced its biggest changes in years! Ari Lax has your guide to the emergent contenders in this strange new metagame for SCG Baltimore and the coming weeks!

Notes On The Aftermath Of Dominance

Zac Hill enjoyed the Standard portion of the Pro Tour in a unique and deeply rewarding way! He’s a born educator, and we’re honored to bring him on this week to teach you an amazing way to understand and tackle formats!