TagModern

Video: U/R Battle Rage In Modern!

Fast and brutally efficient, the U/R Battle Rage deck had a breakout performance in Modern at the World Magic Cup. Now it’s Shaun McLaren’s turn!

The Final Battle

At the end of 2015, Todd Stevens was just another strong player. At the end of 2016, he’s one of the most fearsome opponents on the SCG Tour! Join him as he prepares to take on the #SCGPC!

The Sweat And The Sweetness: Before And After #SCGINVI

Brad Nelson and a few of his friends had a really tough weekend going in. Brad began sharing his thoughts and anxieties before he knew the results of the big #SCGPC storm moved in, and he’s opening up to you about the most frightening few days of his 2016.

Daily Digest: The Works

Before Aetherworks Marvel, there was Krark-Clan Ironworks. The KCI has risen again in Modern, and with Trophy Mage hitting the format soon, it may get even better! Ross Merriam goes to work on the ‘works!

The Boss VS. Todd: Bant Eldrazi VS. W/R Prison!

The VS Series returns! And just like it happened on Zendikar, the Eldrazi are on the loose in Modern! Will Tom “The Boss” Ross run rampant with Bant Eldrazi? Not if Todd Anderson piloting W/R Prison has anything to say about it! Watch these two #SCGPC competitors battle it out!

Time

GerryT doesn’t think of time the same way you or I might. Today he goes nonlinear with his meditations on “The Fire,” what it’s really like to be immersed fully in Magic for six months, where exactly he’s been the past few months, and the states of Standard, Modern, and Legacy!

Daily Digest: Scry Me A River

10 Snow-Covered Island. 4 Skred. 4…Swans of Bryn Argoll?! Ross Merriam showcases a spicy Modern list ahead of the #SCGINVI!

The Pros And Cons Of Being Stubborn

Shaheen Soorani, stubborn? Who could possibly think that? The iconic control mage tells what his approach has given him…and the price he’s paid.

My Crazy #SCGINVI Decks

Always on-point for the metagame, never predictable: Tom “The Boss” Ross knows how to win an #SCGINVI with surprise and style! So why is he feeling uncertain going into the big event in Atlanta? Maybe it’s because the decks in this article are almost too out-there for even him to consider…

My Modern Magical Christmasland

The #SCGINVI is this weekend, but Brad Nelson has his sights set on the future of Modern! Why does he think opinion on the format is so polarized? Which card would he like to see come off the Banned List? And which card should get the axe in its place? The last answer will shock you…

Modern Is Wonderful

Emma Handy is about to tackle #SCGINVI, but in order to do that, she has to know her Modern! And she does. And she loves it!

10 Modern Cards I Miss So Much

If you’re a card that was great in Standard or the old Extended days, or maybe you’re just a Modern card that has been obsoleted, listen: Todd Anderson misses you very much and just wants you to come home. If you see any of these cards at #SCGINVI, please let Todd know!

Inside My Standard And Modern Work For #SCGINVI

With the #SCGINVI looming this weekend, Michael Majors is showing his work for the split-format tournament in Standard and Modern! After some time exploring other games, he’s had his nose to the grindstone…or should that be Grafstone?

Daily Digest: The Tribal Torch Returns

Just when you think Tribal Zoo’s torch is snuffed, it gains new tools and returns in the hands of some brave deckbuilder! Will this Modern list from Magic Online make you the Sole Survivor at #SCGINVI?

Jeskai Control And Temur Aetherworks At #SCGINVI

The #SCGINVI is a two-deck tournament requiring mastery of both Standard and Modern. Shaun McLaren shares his favorites in each format, including updated decklists and his latest perceptions of how to navigate each in the current metagame!