TagModern

Pteramander VS Snapcaster Mage In Izzet Phoenix

The biggest sticking point for Izzet Phoenix in Modern is deciding on the deck’s last threat. Ross Merriam thinks it comes down to Pteramander and Snapcaster Mage, and he shares the pros and cons of each ahead of SCG Regionals!

My Modern Picks For SCG Regionals

There may not be a single best deck in Modern, but a few cards are pillars of the format! Ari Lax highlights his top choice for each pillar ahead of SCG Regionals!

All Your Modern Horizons Finance Questions Answered

Wizards of the Coast promised a big Modern announcement, and they delivered with Modern Horizons! Chas Andres sets himself to answering all your burning questions, plus This Week’s Trends!

Updating Humans For SCG Regionals

With Krark-Clan Ironworks banned from Modern, the coast is clear for Humans! But how to build it for SCG Regionals? Dylan Hand provides his latest list, plus sideboarding guides for more than a dozen matchups!

Looking For A Decklist For The Weekend?

Standard? Modern? Legacy? GerryT wants to tell you your deck for the weekend! Come for the Sultai Midrange updates in Standard, stay for the Ninja deck in Legacy!

What The London Mulligan Will Mean For Modern And Mythic Championship London

With a new mulliganing rule in place for Mythic Championship London, Sam Black is hard at work breaking Modern! Which decks gain from the change, and what are the consequences?

The Financial Fallout From Mythic Championship Cleveland And The New Mulligan Rule

A budget deck just won Mythic Championship Cleveland. What retro spec tip gets new life from this unusual situation? How could the “London mulligan” affect Standard, Modern, and more? Plus, This Week’s Trends!

Four Modern Decks For Your Next Four Modern Events

With a long stretch of Modern events coming up after Mythic Championship Cleveland, it’s time to get creative! Tom Ross takes you to the wild side, hunting for fringe decks poised to break out!

Updates To Arclight Phoenix In Modern

Todd Anderson takes on the challenge of optimizing Arclight Phoenix! Magic’s hottest firebird has lit up Modern for months. How will Todd adjust the Mono-Red and Izzet versions?

Modern Mono-Red Phoenix Gauntlet!

Get ready for SCG Regionals with VS Live! Ross Merriam pilots a trio of top Modern decks against Todd Anderson, who wields Mono-Red Phoenix. Let the firebirds fly!

How I Went 16-0 With Mono-Red Phoenix At SCG Baltimore

Jeff Carr lit up SCG Baltimore with a personal 16-0 record in the Modern seat! Today he discusses the Mono-Red Phoenix deck he used, matchups and sideboarding, and his latest changes!

The Pros And Cons Of Splashing In Izzet Phoenix

Ross Merriam pioneered Izzet Phoenix, but his firebird fledgling has left the nest and is trying on new colors! Today Ross explores whether splashing white, black, or green makes sense in this Modern metagame!

We Might Be Two Weeks Away From The Biggest Modern Rally Ever

Bold words, but Chas Andres is ready to back them up! Why does our resident finance master think a boom is just around the corner? Plus, This Week’s Trends!

Unbeatable Temur Phoenix And The Unbeatable Team

Ryan Overturf took home one-third of the Team Constructed Open trophies at SCG Baltimore! Today he shines a light on his teammates, their decks, and how their united strength helped them to the title.

The Modern Format Returneth!

Todd Anderson and Ross Merriam are taking a quick breather from Standard in order to test some new Modern decks that came to life with Ravnica Allegiance! Update your decks accordingly!