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On Power And Positioning

Michael Majors attempted to beat them instead of joining them last weekend. So what went wrong? Michael analyzes the importance of choosing a deck that beats the best deck but doesn’t go too far in the wrong direction!

Commander VS: Ravnica Legends!

Ravnica is one of the most celebrated planes in Magic’s storied history. And the Commander guys…well…some people like them, too. We combine the two in this week’s Commander VS. Magic city showdown!

Hermits, Ascetics, Recluses, Monastics

From Monastery Mentor to Hermit Druid, Magic has a long history of eccentric creatures that stay just out of reach of society’s reach. JDB studies the creatures that have devoted their lives to studying. And hiding. And making friends with Squirrels.

Ramping At #SCGPHILLY’s Standard Classic

CVM can’t help himself. He loves to go big! See the Ramp deck that ignores the underling cards of the format in favor of giant monsters! #SCGPHILLY’s Standard Classic is this weekend! Why not breathe dragon fire all over it?

Video: Colorless Eldrazi In Legacy

Ari Lax just has to know if this Eldrazi thing is going to bleed over any further. #SCGPHILLY stands a high chance of being another Eldrazi proving ground, but Legacy is powerful and isn’t going down without a fight! Whose side are you on this weekend?

Rally Good

Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren has been hard at work learning the Four-Color Rally deck that you should be working with at the #SCGPHILLY Standard Classic! Read the details on Shaun’s experiences with the deck here!

Daily Digest: Back In The Day

Ross Merriam reminds you that a format’s future is often found in that same format’s past. Want to get ahead of #SCGPHILLY’s Standard Classic? Try getting behind it first!

The Eldrazi Blues

Mike Sigrist is doing a brand new take on these Eldrazi beasts! If you’re looking for a new Standard deck for the #SCGPHILLY Classic that isn’t the same old Eldrazi story, Mike has your back!

Turning Standard Upside Down

With the Eldrazi menace on the loose, Modern has become a dangerous place for brewers. Still, Standard has lots of room to play with new Eldrazi! Matt Higgs is turning Standard upside down just in time for the #SCGPHILLY Standard Classic!

Enemies

Mark Nestico has observed that a few of Magic’s most popular formats are struggling for mobility. So how is he going to clean up Standard? See what inspired him for the #SCGPHILLY Standard Classic!

Dear Azami: The Lies We Tell Ourselves

Dear Azami isn’t going to lie to you: mill decks rule. See what Levi has done with one reader’s big bad black and blue list that pulverizes libraries and then some!

Video: Mono-Blue Eldrazi In Standard

GerryT e-sleeves up what could be the next big deck heading into #SCGPHILLY’s Standard Classic! Can this archetype step up to Four-Color Rally and Jeskai Black?

Brewing With Black And White

Chris Lansdell is looking for new angles for #SCGPHILLY’s Standard Classic! He has a particular legend on his mind, a hero he thinks is too good for the trade binder. See what he’s sleeved up!

Beat Them Or Join Them?

How often have you struggled between picking up the accepted “best” deck in a format as opposed to a deck that beats the “best” deck? Ari Lax explains how to make this difficult decision as only a Pro Tour Champion can!

The Boss VS. Brad: Sultai Depths VS. Grixis Delver

#SCGPHILLY is the return of mainstream Legacy! With the recent Eternal Masters unveiling, now is a better time than ever to join the Legacy legions! Tom Ross and Brad Nelson are among them in this week’s latest VS video!