Split Second: November 3rd, 2016
A Pauper emergency ban, SeibenLore tells a ghost story, and Slow Play explained. This is Split Second!
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Esper “Old” Blade For #SCGBALT
Shaheen Soorani loves him some Legacy! And at #SCGBALT, he’s going off the beaten path to–okay, who are we kidding? He’s going to play StoneBlade, but he does have some sweet tech for you!
Ross VS. Majors: Aluren VS. Miracles
It’s a classic Legacy matchup of Combo VS. Control! Will Ross Merriam, piloting the suddenly hot Aluren deck, get his kicks with Parasitic Strix, or will Michael Majors and tried-and-true Miracles put a temporary halt to the combo comeback tour? #SCGBALT is this weekend!
Daily Digest: Slanted And Enchanted
Do you want a Cinderella story for the #SCGBALT Modern Classic? I think Ross Merriam has found one. Because this deck is positively enchanting!
Playing From Behind
We have all felt helpless sitting across from an opponent that is way ahead in the game. It feels horrible and it feels hopeless. But a lot of great players find ways to win. How do they do it? Jim Davis talks about how to turn an unpleasant position into an unlikely win!
Video: W/U Flash In Standard!
Where Spell Queller, Selfless Spirit, and Smuggler’s Copter meet, you’ll find W/U Flash. This week, you’ll also find Gerry Thompson as he takes the deck through a five-round League on Magic Online ahead of #SCGBALT!
Leaving Bread Crumbs: Lines And Signals In Legacy
Many players think of games in terms of taking lines of play, but what about lines that mislead your opponents on purpose? Emma Handy has an excellent piece that can only help you for #SCGBALT this weekend!
Laying Out Legacy
Brad Nelson has been playtesting the rust right off of his Legacy game! He’s one of the most accomplished players in the business, and he’s giving #SCGBALT 100%! Don’t miss your last chance to get your Legacy prowess on point!
My Legacy Prep For #SCGBALT
Todd Stevens is ready to crush the competition this weekend at #SCGBALT! See his excellent data on where the format stands going into this weekend!
Split Second: November 2nd, 2016
The Command Zone gets a new address, a Commander reprint art rumble, and Eternal Extravaganza expands. This is Split Second!
8 Modern Brews To Peruse And Amuse
Don’t look now, but Pro Tour Champ Shaun McLaren is ready to brew for the #SCGBALT Modern Classic! His boundless creativity is powerful and frightening. Don’t be surprised if one of these archetypes grows into a dangerous beast in the coming weeks and beyond!
Video: R/W Tokens In Standard!
Watch Sam Black try to go under the metagame with lightning-fast R/W Tokens in a five-round League on Magic Online! Is this your ticket to #SCGBALT Standard Classic success?
Updating Lantern Control For Current Modern
After taking a break from his trademark Modern archetype, it looks like Sam Black is ready to head back into the Lantern driver’s seat! What has him excited about locking down a field of Dredge and Infect? See his #SCGBALT Modern Classic preview!
Daily Digest: The Voice
We’re due for a return to form for this once-excellent planeswalker! Ross Merriam may have found just the right context for her at the #SCGBALT Standard Classic!
Paradoxical Outcome In Eternal Formats
New sets don’t set the old world on fire very often, but when they do? Man, is it a big deal! Patrick Chapin provides the endless number of insane things you can unleash on #SCGBALT with this sleeping giant from Kaladesh!