TagModern

All About Revolt Zoo

Cedric is in love with this deck, and he wants to tell you about it. If you’re going to SCG Indianapolis this weekend, we beg of you: check this lightning-fast deck out before you commit to another archetype!

Picking Apart Death’s Shadow

As SCG Indy gets closer and closer, many are wondering if this deck is a beatable entity. What does Emma think? She takes a detailed look at the new Modern deck to beat!

Let’s Talk Kiki Blue

Jeff Hoogland loves all things Kiki-Chord, but we’ve all got to change it up sometimes! So naturally, he’s just moving some colors around here and there! And he’s also doing a lot of winning. Can he crush SCG Indianapolis with this new special?

The Best Color For Sideboarding In Modern

You’re not winning big Modern events like SCG Indianapolis without knowing exactly how to sideboard. Jim Davis knows which cards he wants to be on for this weekend’s festivities! He explains here!

The Shadow Of Doubt

Todd Anderson has spent plenty of time grinding games recently against the new Modern enemy: Death’s Shadow! So how do you beat it? And what mistakes will its pilots make in learning it? SCG Indy is on its way!

The Boss VS. Majors: Goryo’s Vengeance VS. Bant Spirits

Tom “The Boss” Ross wants to get things over with in a hurry, but will his Goryo’s Vengeance be able to outpace the tricky tempo of Bant Spirits in the hands of Michael Majors? Get insight on this fascinating matchup ahead of SCG Indianapolis!

Modern Tales From Vancouver

It wouldn’t be a Judging trip for Chris Lansdell without stories and brews to bring back to his readers! He describes the Modern mayhem he saw in Vancouver and builds a brew of his own. Should you shuffle up that Immortal Coil for SCG Indianapolis?

Modern In Full Bloom

If you’re seeking a combo-tastic deck in Modern, Chris VanMeter just might have your answer! Losing Summer Bloom might not have been enough to stop Amulet Combo. Is this the deck you need to crack the SCG Indianapolis code?

The Return Of Valakut

Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle is back in style! Ross Merriam breaks down three related yet diverse decks that win with the “Lightning Bolt land” and helps you decide which one to play for your anticipated metagame at SCG Indianapolis or a store near you!

The Best Deck In Modern

Sam Black made his latest Grand Prix Top 8 with Modern’s newest powerhouse! Forget the old Death’s Shadow with Gitaxian Probe and Become Immense. Sam shows you the ins-and-outs of the format’s new best deck in this essential article!

The Ultimate Guide To Eldrazi Tron

Shaun McLaren brought Eldrazi Tron to battle at Grand Prix Vancouver, and while he didn’t win the title, he liked what he saw! Today he offers a comprehensive guide, including sideboarding advice, for one of the strongest potential Modern decks for SCG Indianapolis!

5 Ways To Win SCG Indy

What’s the secret to success in Modern? Ari Lax lays out five paths players might take to conquer SCG Indianapolis, from getting one step ahead of the metagame to making seemingly no move at all. Which will prove to be the right combination this weekend?

Team Dapper And The RPTQ Metagame

Brennan DeCandio may not have made Day 2 of SCG Baltimore, but at least he did it with style! Read how Team Dapper approached the weekend and get his insights on Standard and Modern for upcoming events!

CEDTalks: Grand Prix Vancouver

Cedric Phillips sits down with Ari Lax, Mark Jacobson, and Matt McCullough to chat about their GP Vancouver experience, their thoughts on Modern as a whole, and the most recent changes to the PTQ system.

Battle Birds In Baltimore

With a Brain in a Jar at his Beck//Call, Michael Majors set out to conquer SCG Baltimore! While things did not turn out the way he hoped, he gained valuable insight into breaking their interaction, insight he wants to share with you!