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5 Bold Predictions For Pro Tour Ixalan

Yeah, yeah, we’ve seen the Temur Energy deck and the red aggro deck. Those are easy shots to call. What we want is some predictions with some power behind them! Jim Davis is giving us just that! We’re on our way to the Pro Tour with Grand Prix Atlanta just beyond!

A Different Kind Of Pro Tour

So the Pro Tour is happening well after a set release. Big deal. That can’t possibly make a difference in how it shapes out, right? Wrong. Ross Merriam explains why this PT is going to be a different animal entirely and why it’s going to change everyone’s strategy for Grand Prix Atlanta.

Grading The Rogue Decks Most Likely To Do Well At Pro Tour Ixalan

Yeah, you’re going to see Ramunap Red and Temur Energy at the Pro Tour this weekend. But that’s not all you’re going to see! Todd Anderson has put the work into finding the sleeping giants that will be on Standard’s doorstep soon at Grand Prix Atlanta!

Brad VS. Todd: Sultai Energy VS. Mardu Vehicles

The Pro Tour is practically here, and somehow, the Sultai Energy archetype that won the first weekend on the new SCG Tour is already being slept on. And are players so tired of Mardu Vehicles that they’ve forgotten it can kick your teeth in? Brad and Todd provide due respect to these very dangerous decks!

Sultai In Modern: Why It Hasn’t Happened And Why It’s Going To

It seems like every color combination has gotten a shot at the Modern big time at some point. So why hasn’t this one, especially with the help of Thoughtseize and friends, not made it to the top of the standings? The answer is simple, and Stevens wouldn’t be surprised if someone found it at SCG Regionals.

Over/Under: PT Ixalan And SCG Regionals Edition

Over/Under returns! Ari Lax and Todd Anderson face down five numerical conundrums and make their call: Over or Under? They seem to be largely in agreement, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be correct. That’s why you get to weigh in!

Why I Love Combo, Explained In A Single Turn

Ross Merriam explores his love of combo decks through an intriguing turn he took at SCG Washington DC! It didn’t turn out the way he wanted, but the complexities were beautiful…

Humans Crushing Modern? It’s Jeskai Time! Also, Eldrazi Humans?!

It’s not as if Shaun McLaren needs an excuse to turn to his beloved Jeskai deck in Modern, but the rise of the Humans archetype sure is convenient! And then he has to go talk about Human Eldrazi decks right before SCG Regionals…

Updating The Guide To Every Matchup In Modern

Ari Lax’s Modern Matchup Guide was an immensely popular article, but with SCG Regionals on the horizon, it’s due for a facelift! Learn which matchups have changed and how thanks to printings from Vizier of Remedies to Unclaimed Territory!

How We’re All Wrong: Magic Finance And Fundamental Attribution Error

Magic players often trick themselves into thinking they’re being rational when they’re not! Chas Andres discusses the error of fundamental attribution, how to avoid it in yourself, and how to use it to your advantage!

The Boss VS. Todd: Sultai Energy VS. Abzan Tokens

With GP Atlanta two weekends away, mastery of Standard is the ticket to the Pro Tour! Watch Tom “The Boss” Ross wield Sultai Energy against Todd Anderson and Abzan Tokens!

Social Currency

Gerry Thompson has plenty of moments he’d take back if he could. Instead, he’s shaping a better future for himself and the people around him. No card choices here, just his best tech for the metagame of life and the social currency that needs more attention in Magic.

Todd VS. Brad: Grixis Madcap VS. Grixis Death’s Shadow

Two decks, the same three colors…and two wildly different plans! Ahead of the SCG Washington DC Modern Classic, watch Todd Anderson and Grixis Madcap battle against Brad Nelson and Grixis Death’s Shadow!

Why Leaks Hurt The Magic Community

Chas Andres has heard all the pro-leaking arguments when it comes to upcoming releases…but he’s not impressed. Today he brings the heat, showing how leaks hurt everyone (including the leakers) and what we can do to preserve Magic’s future.

Modern: Take Me As I Am

Complaining about a format may be fun–and it kind of is–but it won’t win you any games, much less tournaments! Jim Davis shows you how to adjust your plans and win various tough matchups, even when things seem bleak!