It’s Time For Ixalan!
Ixalan previews started with a bang, and Ross Merriam was right there to record his take! Get his thoughts on Pirates-and-Dinosaurs, why Jim Davis isn’t a fan of a certain card, and the brew to beat going into SCG Dallas!
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Stevens VS. Brad: B/U Control VS. Temur Energy
Todd Stevens thinks he has a Standard deck worthy of Grand Prix Washington DC in B/U Control! Their first test? Grand Prix Denver champion Brad Nelson and his winning Temur Energy deck! No pressure, Todd…
Standard: Looking Forward, Looking Back
Like Janus, Ari Lax has one eye on Standard’s past and another on its future! What does he think of the format for Grand Prix Washington DC and beyond…and what does he think of the cards soon to depart it?
Buying Into Post-Rotation Standard
With the rotation coming, Standard is in its annual strange place. What singles should savvy buyers avoid, and where are the opportunities for a post-Ixalan score? Chas Andres has this week’s financial advice and trends!
Denver to DC: Surveying The Standard Metagame
Temur Energy dominated Grand Prix Denver and looms large for Grand Prix Washington DC! Where does Gerry Thompson, who played Ramunap Red in the Mile High City, think the metagame will go this weekend…and what should you play?
The Boss VS. Todd: W/B Procession VS. Mono-Black Zombies
Eight-set Standard may be in its waning days, but there are still choices to be explored ahead of Grand Prix Washington DC! Can Tom “The Boss” Ross and W/B Procession beat Todd Anderson and Mono-Black Zombies?
Innovation In An Open Standard Metagame
The swiftly shifting Standard metagame has Adrian Sullivan intrigued! Get his take on the two matchups anyone hoping to become Grand Prix Washington DC champion absolutely must master!
Eclipsing The Competition At Grand Prix Denver
Brad Nelson, his best friend, and his brother went 1-2-3 at Grand Prix Denver with the same deck! Today he reveals how he flipped his opinion on Temur Energy in less than a week and shares his sideboarding guide!
Three Rogue Decks For Grand Prix Washington DC
Tom “The Boss” Ross isn’t content to take a stock list to Grand Prix Washington DC! Today he examines three rogue archetypes seeing success in Standard and pushes them to the maximum!
The Boss VS. Merriam: Skred Red VS. Mono-Blue Grand Architect
The fringe decks of Modern take center stage on VS! Skred Red may be rare, but it took a Grand Prix trophy in Texas. Can Tom “The Boss” Ross pilot it to victory against Ross Merriam and Mono-Blue Grand Architect?
Can You Remember A Time When Gideon Wasn’t Legal?
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar has loomed large over Standard the past two years! But not long after Grand Prix Washington DC is in the rearview mirror, its time will be done. What other cards and decks will feel the pain of the fall rotation?
Mr. Anderson’s Grab Bag Bonanza
Todd Anderson’s mind is like a cave full of treasure! Today his readers play Aladdin as he reveals his thoughts on Modern’s Banned and Restricted list, just how good Standard is going into GP Washington DC, and what Jim Davis did to him one night in Honolulu!
Todd VS. Stevens: Jund DeathVine VS. Abzan Blue
Modern mayhem has broken out on VS! Will Todd Anderson rule the table with his explosive Jund DeathVine deck, or does Todd Stevens have the right four-color formula with Abzan Blue?
What Makes Standard Great?
Standard has gone through a rough patch the past few sets, but Hour of Devastation has broken the streak! Sam Black investigates how the Standard of Grand Prix Washington DC will be enjoyable…and whether the good times will last after rotation!
McLaren’s Musings: Magic Online And Grixis Death’s Shadow
SCG Premium’s resident funnyman is back at it! But amid all the humor, he has some surprisingly serious points about the barriers to entry posed to would-be Magic Online players, would-be Grixis Death’s Shadow players, and would-be Harmless Offering petters!