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Mastermind’s Acquisition For Fun And Profit

New Standard decks are still being discovered and developed! This is one of the latest, and Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren is a big fan! See his updates for this exciting new archetype!

Every Trick In The Book To Beating The Scarab God

Listen: you’re going to have to figure out how to beat this card. We tasked Jadine, one of the best fundamentals writers around, to study up and bring you the guide to survival when it comes to the big bug with arms! Run for your lives!

Winners And Losers From Standard In Memphis

Some of the most hyped decks and spells fell well short of their proper glory! Ross Merriam recaps those who should celebrate their success…and those who should be concerned about a potential fall from Standard grace!

We’ve Created A Monster: Naya Monsters In Memphis And Beyond

After his Top 16 finish with Naya Monsters at Grand Prix Memphis, Ari Lax is ready to share his team’s creation with the world! Come for the decklist analysis and sideboarding guide, stay for the embarrassing explanation for his Magic Online account name!

The New Standard Finance: All Things Challenger Decks

So long, precons! Challenger Decks are the new rage, and they’ve been getting excellent reviews! Standard finance is going to change as we know it, and it’s up to Chas Andres to sort it out!

Fact Or Fiction: Standard After Grand Prix Memphis Edition

Ross Merriam and Sam Black serve up answers to five pressing Standard questions in the wake of Grand Prix Memphis! Is the Monsters deck for real? Is Grixis Energy the top midrange deck? And is Mono-Red done?

The Great Grand Prix Memphis Debate

Get in the game with Ari Lax and Brad Nelson! They’re studying this suddenly super Standard season strongly, but their approaches are a tad different to this weekend! Who has the better shot at success?

Adanto Vanguard For Grand Prix Memphis

Gerry Thompson is ready to attack! Adanto Vanguard is kind of a weirdo card, but it’s super effective! Get the latest strategies and lists for the Standard weekend ahead!

Smart Ways To Hit Mana And Memphis

This Standard isn’t just defined by the powerful spells; it’s defined by the answers to them and the lands that cast them! Get the jump on the competition with Owen’s words of wisdom!

Your Complete Standard Metagame Breakdown

Brad Nelson is nothing if not ambitious! Today he unleashes his comprehensive Standard metagame analysis ahead of Grand Prix Memphis. What does he think people will play in Tennessee…and what should they be playing instead?

The 8 Most Underrated Cards In Standard

Todd still hasn’t found the perfect Standard deck for himself, but he knows that he’s not seeing enough of these cards! These are seriously great cardboard, and the Magic world should be seeing way more of them!

Sideboarding And Answering Your Questions About U/B Control

We’ve got a deck emerging near the top of Standard! Todd Stevens may hang his hat on Modern, but he’s in love with this deck! He answers all your questions about how to pilot and sideboard with it here!

Pack 1, Pick 1: Three For The Road

What happens when Brad Nelson, Sam Black, and Ryan Saxe take on five Rivals of Ixalan Pack 1, Pick 1 dilemmas? A little bit of chaos and a whole lot of insight!

An Over The Top Standard Season

Standard may not just be passable; it may be great! The decks just keep going up the mana curve, and Patrick Chapin wants to take a deep dive into the God-Pharaohs and Elder Dinos!

Several Different Approaches To Standard

When it comes to different format approaches, Sam Black has spent more time approaching new approaches than just about anyone! That’s why he’s got a lot of different Approach decks that you should approach testing for your next Standard event!