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Video: Mardu Blue In Standard

The line where Jeskai Black and Mardu Blue begins and ends is not important. What’s important is that Sam Black is all about showing you how it works before #SCGINVI!

Waging The Information War

One of the big things that separates great players from good ones is the ability to deduce information about the game. Ross Merriam explains how to go from good to great by understanding what matters and what doesn’t in the information war that is a game of Magic!

Examining The #SCGDEN Top 8

If you want to know the future, you just have to look to the past. Jim Davis reviews the decks that mattered last week to give you an analytical snapshot of what will determine success at #SCGINVI!

Daily Digest: Jund Monsters

GerryT has found a deck from last season that’s been ported over…sort of. Don’t spend so much time focusing on the wedge-colored decks that you forget the power of the shards! #SCGINVI may reward you!

Open Series Spotlight: Lands

Lands has been increasing in Legacy popularity over the weeks, and nobody has championed the deck more than Chris Andersen. BBD tries the deck out to see if it’s success is going to continue!

Lessons From The Sidelines Of #SCGDEN: Part 2

Ari Lax returns to give you a Pro’s-eye view of last weekend’s Open Series event! Ari’s analysis is top notch, and you’ll need it to keep you fighting fit for #SCGINVI!

Preparing For #SCGINVI

Sam Black is willing to play any deck that gives him the edge at #SCGINVI. So which decks is he considering? He gives a rundown of the candidates and their strengths and weaknesses!

#SCGINVI Reminders And Announcement

SCG President Pete Hoefling reviews a few special items about this weekend’s big #SCGINVI and its effect on the upcoming 2016 SCG Tour®!

Deckbuilding With Mardu Guy

Is there anyone at the forefront of deckbuilding right now more than Michael Majors? This Open Series and Grand Prix All-Star has a host of brews that could make the difference in your #SCGINVI title hopes!

Reading This Article is +EV

GerryT breaks down the merits of his #SCGDEN weekend! With all the talk of good and bad value, where does such a weekend rank? What kind of value do you expect from #SCGINVI this weekend?

Daily Digest: Bogles, Ascended

It’s been quite a while since we saw any evolution out of the hexproof deck that so often pops its head into Modern. One brave player has taken it upon themselves to take on such a project for #SCGINVI!

Modern Rules That Are Easy To Screw Up

Despite being part of your competition this weekend, Chris Lansdell is doing you a favor by telling you about all the #SCGINVI trouble you could run into if you aren’t up to speed on some weird Modern interactions!

BBD VS. Brad: Esper Tokens VS. Mardu Midrange

You want #SCGINVI testing? You got it! Standard has too many decks to keep up with in your gauntlet, so you’d better get a little help from your VS Video friends!

Open Series Spotlight: Esper Tokens

Having a great weekend right before the #SCGINVI is a terrific sign! Is this deck the way to go for the big weekend in Las Vegas? Brad Nelson investigates!

What Will Be Banned In Modern?

Pro Tour Champ Shaun McLaren knows a thing or two about the Modern format. That’s why he’s advocating for different banning announcement times and discussing everything else he expects to hear about the format come January!