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Welcome Back Big Fella: Exploring Garruk, Cursed Huntsman

Our favorite big, angry planeswalker is finally back, and Patrick Chapin awaits his Throne of Eldraine Standard debut with several sweet brews!

How To Beat Everything With Bant Stoneforge In Modern

GerryT still believes in the power of Stoneforge Mystic, especially as the Modern metagame narrows! Get his latest Bant Stoneforge list, the ideas behind it, and a sideboarding guide!

Third Time’s The Charm: How I Won SCG Dallas With Four-Color Whirza

Fresh off his win at SCG Dallas, Harlan Firer makes his article-writing debut for Star City Games! Learn what he was thinking going into the event, how he sideboarded, and why he thinks Whirza is here to stay in Modern!

SCG Dallas By The Numbers

After Modern’s big shake-up and the early results from SCG Dallas, who should arrive on the scene but Mox Insights? Get the matrix, the scatterplot, and all the details of the format’s new essential matchups!

Rankle, Master Of Pranks Is A Planeswalker In Disguise

The abilities on Rankle, Master of Pranks have PVDDR thinking of it like a planeswalker! Get two early builds featuring the fickle Faerie Rogue!

How I’d Streamline Rakdos Midrange For Your Next Modern Event

Todd Anderson got inspired by the surprise appearance of Rakdos Midrange at SCG Dallas! See where he’d take the archetype, plus a bonus list!

Why Burn Was Dominant At SCG Dallas And How To Move Forward

“The Boss” knows a thing or two about lighting up foes! He explains why Burn had such a strong weekend at SCG Dallas, why Stoneforge Mystic didn’t shut it down … and what just might!

Linear Magic Is Still The King Of Modern … For Now

Over three significant events, linear decks outnumbered nonlinear decks in the Top 16 by almost two to one! Bryan Gottlieb breaks down the successful linears and shows why they’re here to stay!

Cards I Want To Play In The New Modern

Sam Black is brewing up a storm in the new Modern! See how he’s experimenting with Smiting Helix, Springbloom Druid, and more in the search for the format’s next great deck!

SCG Dallas Welcomes Us To A New Modern

From old stalwarts to cutting-edge Stoneforge Mystic tech, SCG Dallas ushered in the new post-Banned and Restricted Modern. Sword of Feast and Famine, we expected, but Viridian Longbow?!

Selesnya Eldrazi And The Art Of Modern Deck Maintenance

Ally Warfield took Selesnya Eldrazi to a Top 32 finish at SCG Dallas! Designer Ryan Overturf explains what went right, what went wrong, and how his latest list looks to fix the flaws!

Which Standard Synergies Will Prosper When Throne Of Eldraine Arrives?

With Throne of Eldraine a big unknown and four sets rotating, which Standard synergies will get destroyed, and which will thrive? Autumn Burchett makes their survey!

30 Stoneforge Mystic Brews For SCG Dallas And Beyond

30 decklists, no kidding! GerryT sees near-limitless potential in Stoneforge Mystic for Modern. Will any of these lists break through at SCG Dallas or future events?

How To Know What Play To Make And When

Knowing what plays to make and when is a fundamental skill that takes years to master. “The Innovator” shows you how to think about your plays and make the most of every card!

Playing Against Rampaging Ferocidon In Core Set 2020 Standard

While PVDDR has insights into how to play with Rampaging Ferocidon now that it’s back in Standard, Brad Nelson’s on the other side! Learn how to protect yourself against the dangerous Dinosaur!