The Modern Compendium, Part 3: Combo And Aggro
Todd Stevens wraps up his grand survey of the Modern metagame with a look at the combo and aggro decks of the format! Read this concluding part and the others before SCG Columbus!
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Assorted Tips On Playing Modern Decks
Sometimes a small piece of advice is all you need to take your Modern game to the next level. Sam Black shares choice tidbits on Lantern, Burn, Affinity, and more ahead of SCG Columbus!
Magical Group Therapy For The Holidays
Three formats and two online platforms gather for coffee, doughnuts, and group therapy. But will their season turn the holidays into hellidays? The twists and turns of Shaun McLaren’s mind are on full display!
Anderson VS. Ross: Pauper Affinity VS. W/R Kuldotha
With paper Pauper gaining steam in 2018, we’re going for broke on VS! Watch Todd Anderson take Affinity into battle against Ross Merriam and W/R Kuldotha!
Remaking Magic Methodology For 2018
With Magic approaching its 25th anniversary, much of the professional game has yet to be figured out. Ari Lax is on a quest to remake the way pros like him prepare, and today he shares his points of focus.
Brad VS. Stevens: Twin Blade VS. Temur Energy
The Standard past and present exhibition matches continue on VS! Brad Nelson wields Twin Blade, which saw two cards banned from it in Standard and a whopping six cards banned in Modern! Can Temur Energy keep up in the hands of Todd Stevens?
Predicting 2018 In Magic Finance
Chas Andres is calling it like he sees it! He breaks down the major factors that will influence Magic finance in 2018 and gives his predictions and confidence levels for the game and beyond!
‘Tis The Season To Be Brewing
Get a peek at GerryT’s drawing board as he sketches out possibilities for Legacy and Modern in 2018! What twists will he put on favorites and decks fallen by the wayside? Will one of his Modern lists lead you to SCG Columbus success? What about Team Constructed at SCG Dallas?
Anderson VS. Stevens: Temur Energy VS. Bant Humans
It’s a battle of Standard present and past! Todd Anderson takes up the mantle of Temur Energy, battling against Todd Stevens and the Bant Humans deck that helped make Brian Braun-Duin World Champion in 2016! You just might be surprised by the results…
Year By Year: Looking Back To Look Forward
As 2017 draws to a close, Brad Nelson thinks back on his years as a Magic pro, the remarkable last twelve months he’s had, and what’s yet to come.
The Top Twelve Cube Cards Of 2017
Jim Davis took a little break from competitive play, but that’s given him time to relax with one of his favorite Magic formats: Cube! Today he breaks down his favorite new additions from 2017.
How To Playtest
“Practice makes perfect.” “No, perfect practice makes perfect.” Sam Black brings up the platitudes only to sweep them away as he gives you no-nonsense playtesting advice!
No Ban Modern
Modern has a Banned List in the dozens, and for good reason! But some people like things just a little more degenerate. Patrick Chapin has your introduction to the No Ban Modern scene!
The Modern Compendium, Part 2: Control And Big Mana
Todd Stevens continues his comprehensive Modern Compendium with a look at the control and “big mana” strategies of the format! A must-read ahead of SCG Columbus!
Brad VS. Ross: Lantern Control VS. Lantern Control
Brad Nelson and Ross Merriam have been sentenced to play a 75-card Modern Lantern Control mirror match. May God have mercy upon their souls.