The Case For Ancient Stirrings
Well, that didn’t take long! The Grand Prix Oklahoma City results aren’t even last week’s news, and already folks are calling for an Ancient Stirrings ban. Ross Merriam is here to put the brakes on that talk!
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In Search Of Modern’s Current Best
With seemingly nonstop Modern on the horizon for Magic pros, it’s time for Brad Nelson to put down his traveling trunk! But the format’s been far from a friendly home for him in the past. Watch him try to make sense of Modern’s present…and future!
Brad VS. Stevens: Bloodbraid Jund VS. Jace Jeskai
We’re wading into the unbanning debates on VS! Is Bloodbraid Elf really THAT broken in Modern? What about Jace, the Mind Sculptor? Brad Nelson and Todd Stevens are here to remind you why those cards should stay gone!
We Need To Talk About Masters Sets
Chas Andres has a self-admitted reputation for defending decisions by Wizards of the Coast that others disagree with. But even he thinks WotC has gone too far with its Masters sets, and he’s here to tell you why. Plus, This Week’s Trends!
Sultai Energy: Gameplay, Guides, And What Would You Do?
GerryT follows up yesterday’s sizzling Sultai Energy article with his latest decklist, sideboarding guides, and a full dozen “What would you do?” situations to contemplate, including that controversial play in the Top 16 against Wales! Get the heat-resistant gloves for this one, because he’s on fire!
Anderson VS. Stevens: Mono-Blue Turns VS. Mono-Black Death Cloud
The Todd Squad has assembled for some fabulous fringe Modern action on VS! Will Todd Anderson take over with Mono-Blue Turns, or will Todd Stevens and Mono-Black Death Cloud destroy his foe’s dreams? Don’t mistake “fringe” for “terrible,” because these decks will wreck your day if given half a chance…
The Magic World Cup And Sultai Are Both Incredible
Gerry Thompson and Team USA made the Top 16 of the World Magic Cup while he wielded Sultai Energy in Unified Standard! He’ll talk about the deck a little, but that’s not really the focus today. Instead, he really wants to celebrate one of the best tournaments he’s ever attended.
Four Cards That Are Secretly Excellent In Standard
Temur Energy, Temur Energy, Temur Energy. Standard’s looking pretty stale…wait, what’s this? A glimmer of hope? Turns out the format is littered with cards and decks that just need one or two more pieces to break out. Jim Davis is here to get you prepared for the release of Rivals of Ixalan!
Brad VS. Ross: Grishoalbrand VS. Mono-Green Devotion
Things are getting a little weird on VS! Brad Nelson has brought to the table one of the most potentially broken decks in Modern, Grishoalbrand. Can Ross Merriam and Mono-Green Devotion make it a fair fight?
The Role Of Math In Magic
Math runs through every current of playing Magic, whether or not we have a formal understanding of it. But if you’re having bad memories of algebra class, don’t fear! Ross Merriam will have you slinging terms like “hypergeometric distribution” and “binomial coefficient” in no time!
The Whir Lantern Primer, Or, How To Win Grand Prix Oklahoma City
Sam Black went a perfect 8-0 in the Modern portion of the SCG Season Two Invitational with Whir Lantern! Today he gives all the details you need to wield the deck at Grand Prix Oklahoma City!
Tron, Death’s Shadow, And A Modern In Flux
Modern shows no signs of getting stale, even with a number of events in the past month! Patrick Chapin takes a deep dive into recent results, exploring the risers, the falls, and the strange new builds that have been unleashed on an unsuspecting metagame!
A Gathering Between Modern And Standard…
Standard’s been on a downswing for a bit while Modern seems triumphant. But when these old frenemies meet in a nameless void to settle old scores, they discover numerous things they have in common. And whatever you do, don’t reveal the twist at the end!
Finding Your Solid Ground In A Modern That Won’t Stop Moving
Modern seems like a wide-open format where anyone can play anything and win. Ari Lax puts the emphasis on “seems” as he reveals the treacherous landscape hidden between the swirling fog of unpredictable Modern results!
The Unstable Finance Review
Un-sets are among the most notoriously tricky releases for Magic finance folk to parse! That’s not stopping Chas Andres from giving it his best, though. And how does the temporary legality of silver-bordered cards in Commander affect things?