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Final Words On Hour Of Devastation Finance

Chas will be back later this week, but first, he needs to take a look at the Hour of Devastation previews as they stand now! What are the big pick-ups and what can wait? And most importantly, what makes this set so different? Chas speaks!

Bontu’s Last Reckoning Decks

Mr. Merriam understands there’s a price to be paid for blowing up all creatures on the third turn, but he’s willing to pay it! See how he plans to work around one of Hour of Reckoning’s marquee spells!

Stevens VS. Brad: Grixis Control VS. U/R Emerge

Todd Stevens is celebrating the red, black, and blue as he plays new-Standard Grixis Control! But will Brad Nelson rain on his parade with U/R Emerge? The SCG Cincinnati Standard Classic looms…

The Challenges Of Control In Standard

Adrian Sullivan piloted Temur Control to a Top 8 finish at the SCG Season One Invitational! Today he breaks down the challenges faced by control players until Hour of Devastation is released…and probably after.

My Hour Of Devastation Inspirations

Hour of Devastation has Patrick Chapin brewing up a storm! Get the latest Standard decklists and single-card musings to emerge from his world-renowned Magic work!

Todd VS. The Boss: U/R Control VS. Mono-Red Eldrazi

The future of Standard has arrived! Todd Anderson wields an update of U/R Control with powerful Hour of Devastation cards Supreme Will and Abrade, but can he withstand Mono-Red Eldrazi in the hands of Tom “The Boss” Ross?

Daily Financial Update For Hour Of Devastation: June 30, 2017!

In his last update before the full card image gallery is revealed, Chas Andres showcases the good, the bad, and the “combulk” while throwing in a few Horse-related puns on the way!

My SCG Invitational Decks

What is Pro Tour Amonkhet champion Gerry Thompson taking to the SCG Season One Invitational? That’s for him to know and you to find out! Which you can, by checking his latest work here!

Todd VS. Brad: U/B Taking Turns VS. B/G Midrange

U/B Taking Turns had its coming-out party with a Top 8 at the Modern Grand Prix Las Vegas! But can Todd Anderson take the deck to victory against B/G Midrange, created by “The Rock” pioneer Sol Malka and piloted by Brad Nelson?

Beating The Standard Creature Decks At The Invitational

Four main decks have taken top spots in the Standard metagame going into the Invitational, all of them creature-heavy! Tom Ross showcases two possible strategies that could wipe them all out!

Brad Nelson, Champion Of Wit

Brad Nelson has gone full Pungeon Master! But in between the potshots he’s taking at Nicol Bolas, he has some serious recommendations for Standard after Hour of Devastation is released!

Daily Financial Update For Hour Of Devastation: June 29, 2017!

The full card image gallery is nearly upon us! Until it hits, though, Chas Andres has found his new favorite card in Hour of Devastation. What is it, and why does he want to acquire so many foils?

Ross VS. The Boss: Temur Energy VS. Jeskai Vehicles

It’s a clash of Standard Classic Top 8 decklists! Temur Energy is an established archetype, but can Ross Merriam take it to victory against surprise finalist Jeskai Vehicles in the hands of Tom “The Boss” Ross? The SCG Season One Invitational starts Friday!

Standard Before And After The Invitational

The SCG Season One Invitational is the last big Standard event before Hour of Devastation is released! Todd Anderson shares his “before-and-after” decklists on the eve of the tournament!

Two Big Question Marks, One Tournament

The SCG Season One Invitational looms, and Ross Merriam is questioning his deck choices! Should he still play Dredge in Modern, and what will he do in Standard with the field wide open?