TagModern

A Guide To Playing Modern Infect

Marijn Lybaert has chosen Infect as his deck of choice in Modern, and for good reason. He explains why you should adopt poison for GP Chicago.

The State Of Modern

Reid brings you up to speed on what the Modern metagame looks like after PT Return to Ravnica and GP Lyon and offers his opinions on the format’s defining decks to help you prepare for GP Chicago.

Video: Jund In Modern

In preparation for GP Chicago, MOCS champion Reid Duke throws Jund against a variety of Modern’s most formidable foes: Eggs, Affinity, and Infect.

Non-Jund Deathrites In Modern

In anticipation of Grand Prix Chicago, Valeriy Shunkov highlights a few Modern decks that make good use of Return to Ravnica’s most important addition to the format, Deathrite Shaman.

In Contention #100 Part 1 – My Two Centennials

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Joey, Reuben, and Kranny begin their two part celebration of their centennial episode by discussing Standard, Modern, the Opens in New Orleans, and some sweet giveaways!

#PTRTR And The Problem Of Modern

After participating in Pro Tour Return to Ravnica, Hall of Famer Brian Kibler feels that he has a good idea of what Modern’s problem is and what needs to change to improve the format.

Building A Glass Cannon

Find out how two-time Grand Prix winner Gerry Thompson and the rest of Team SCG Blue decided on and tuned their Elemental Combo deck for Modern at Pro Tour Return to Ravnica and what happened at the tournament.

Preparing For Pro Tour Return To Ravnica

Take a look at the process four-time Grand Prix Top 8 competitor Sam Black went through while building and testing Modern decks with Team SCG Black for Pro Tour Return to Ravnica.

In Contention #99 – Eggs In A Basket

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Joey, Reuben, and Kranny discuss the results of Pro Tour Return to Ravnica, the SCG Open Series in Indianapolis, and more!

Pro Tour Return To Ravnica

Four-time Pro Tour Top 8 competitor Patrick Chapin takes a look at the Modern metagame from Pro Tour Return to Ravnica last weekend and analyzes the decks that made the Top 8.

Second Sunrise Combo And More Fun In Modern

Russian Magic player Valeriy Shunkov goes over the Modern decks that caught his eye at Pro Tour Return to Ravnica, including an explanation of Stanislav Cifka’s sensational Second Sunrise Combo deck.

In Contention #98 – Of Tusks And Carrots

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Reuben and Kranny discuss their Fantasy Pro Tour roster for Pro Tour Return to Ravnica, results from the Open Weekend in Providence, and what all the fuss is about with Thragtusk.

Video: RUG Scapeshift In Modern

See why SCG Standard Open: Cincinnati winner Todd Anderson recommends that you get into the Modern format by watching him play one of his favorite decks in a Daily Event on Magic Online.

In Contention #96 – The Other Kranny

In this episode of In Contention, the official podcast of the SCG Open Series, Reuben and Joey are joined by Cedric Phillips to discuss the future of MTG coverage, the expected Standard metagame at SCG Open Series: Cincinnati, and more!

Return To Ravnica Modern Set Review

Find out which Return to Ravnica cards could have an impact at Pro Tour Return to Ravnica by reading Valeriy Shunkov’s review of the set for Modern.