Ross Merriam believes in “playing what you know,” but that doesn’t mean you can skip being current on your pet deck! He highlights examples from his SCG Baltimore performance with Modern Dredge so you don’t fall into the same trap at SCG Charlotte!
Impostor syndrome can hit anyone, but why suffer when you can keep the fear at bay one Goblin Charbelcher activation at a time? Emma Handy shares her insights from SCG Louisville and how they can apply to SCG Baltimore!
Modern is a strange place to be attacking and blocking when a one-mana 13/13 is running wild! So what’s the solution? The Modern master himself has a number of ideas for SCG Baltimore!
Ross Merriam reflects on his Pro Tour Amonkhet result, the powerful psychological need to break out of a losing streak, and the rush of adrenaline that keeps us addicted to Magic’s greatness!
Wonder why Emma Handy’s Jeskai Control deck has a lot of ones and twos instead of streamlined playsets? It’s the nuance of deck construction, and her article this week gives plenty of understanding that could really up your game for SCG Louisville!
Playtest all you want, but Pro Tour (or any big Magic) success doesn’t come without the right mindset. A two-time Pro Tour Finalist, Shaun McLaren shares what he uses to put him in harmony before a huge tournament weekend!
Who’s the Beatdown? was an all-time great and influential Magic article…but it’s time to move on. Magic in 2017 requires a better and deeper understanding, and Jadine Klomparens has some important words for you: The rules have changed!
Want to beat Mardu Vehicles in Standard? Brad Nelson sees players inadvertently playing into the feared deck’s hands! Today he shares sideboarding advice so you can make sure you face the matchup on your own terms!
Play more lands.
No, seriously. Play more lands.
Don’t make Emma Handy bust out the hypergeometric calculator ahead of SCG Atlanta!
Amonkhet Standard will be something we haven’t seen in a while: seven sets big! Adrian Sullivan has your reminder of what came before and how this larger Standard card pool will affect the way you build and play!
Nonbasic lands require nonbasic skills! Emma Handy has your guide to playing lands in the proper order, how to make the most of fetchlands, and much more!
The first Amonkhet preview has been revealed, and it’s a doozy! Ross Merriam focuses on returning mechanic cycling, its history in the game, and how the ability will transform deckbuilding considerations like the Temples did in Theros block!
So you want to “level up” your Magic tournament game? Chris VanMeter has been there, done that, and flown home with the trophy! Today he serves up two important best practices, three crucial questions, and four key points for you to consider!
Does your mind get cluttered when the game gets intense and complex? There are ways around that, you know! Jadine shares several here!
What do you want out of Magic? What’s your plan to get there? Jim Davis has the straight talk you need on setting goals, making plans, and putting in the time to realize them. Take it from someone who’s made the sacrifices to get where he is!
