The SCG Columbus Modern Classic gave a first look at the post-banning metagame, and Sam Black isn’t surprised by what did well! He offers his take on how to next-level the field at SCG Richmond’s Modern Classic as well as an updated look at Lantern Control!
Playing good cards isn’t flashy per se, but to Ross Merriam, it’s as stark as black and white: Don’t you dare sleep on Brian Paolucci’s B/W Aggro deck at SCG Richmond this weekend!
Remember when Walking Ballista just seemed like a bad Hangarback Walker ripoff? After SCG Columbus, Michael Majors certainly doesn’t think that’s the case. In fact, he makes an argument that it will be the single most defining card of Pro Tour Aether Revolt! Will it be in your SCG Richmond 75?
It’s Aether Revolt time on Commander VS! Four legendary creatures, four single-color decks, one fun game. Who’ll claim victory in this showcase for Magic’s newest cards?
Just one Brew Blitz wasn’t enough for Chris Lansdell! Our resident Madcap Experimenter has turned his eccentric eye on Standard. Next time, he’ll tell you what sticks. For now, enjoy the SCG Richmond lists!
Temptingly powerful two-drop or premium removal spell? It’s a good problem to have Pack 1, Pick 1 of your Aether Revolt draft, and Ryan Saxe is here to sort it out!
Ross Merriam called his metagame shot before SCG Columbus. The results are in, which leaves one simple question: how did he do? Ross talks his hit, his miss, and a third result that’s open to interpretation, plus what the future (read: SCG Richmond) holds!
SCG’s resident Vorthos expert is back, and he has a new set to examine! Which artists made their Magic debuts in Aether Revolt? What flavor text echoes a moment in India’s history? And whose revolution is it, anyway?
Tuesdays aren’t the same without Mark Nestico riffing on a Magic deck! Fortunately, his long-time teammate Emma Handy is happy to be unhappy in his stead! Mark Nestico? You leaving sucks!
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!
