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Todd VS. Brad: W/U Flash VS. G/R Aetherworks

With the #SCGINVI just a week away, the race is on to find the best Standard deck for that half of the event! In today’s matchup, will Todd Anderson triumph with tried-and-true W/U Flash or will Brad Nelson claim the crown with the clever and innovative G/R Aetherworks deck?

What The Invitational Means To Me

“The Boss” is the only mage in the business than can claim the unbelievable feat of having two #SCGINVI events conquered in a row! With two tokens, two trophies, and everything he could want in the Magic world: what’s next for him? Atlanta is in his sights…

The Answer Is Yes

Last week, Brad Nelson asked if he should just play B/G Delirium at #SCGKNOX. Then he won the main event. Now he has his answer! Join Brad as he teaches you to sideboard and understand the most important aspects of the deck’s primary match up!

The Snowball: Avoiding And Beating Cards That Are Too Powerful

SCG Players’ Champion Jim Davis has cast Gideon and had Gideon cast against him. How do you overcome cards like this once they’ve got their presence established on the battlefield? Jim provides an excellent lesson in Magic momentum!

Ross VS. Majors: Four-Color Energy VS. B/G Delirium!

It’s time to teach a new metagame old tricks! Ross Merriam is bringing Four-Color Energy back, but Michael Majors stands in his way with Standard bogeyman B/G Delirium! Who’ll win this Turkey Day throwdown ahead of the #SCGINVI in Atlanta?

Using Other Games To Take Over Magic

Former Player of the Year Mike Sigrist didn’t get to the top by just playing Magic! A lot of games have a lot to teach, and he nearly dominated another game at a high level this past weekend! He’s bringing you the important lessons he learned by flexing his gaming muscle!

How To Beat A Two-Deck Metagame

#SCGINVI will prominently feature two huge decks, and you’d better be ready to beat them! Is it possible? Sam Black has been pondering that exact question! How would you go about attacking a metagame like this Standard?

Searching For A Modern Identity

As Todd continues to hop around the Modern metagame in order to find what he needs for the #SCGINVI and the Players’ Championship beyond, he’s sharing all of his thoughts on Blood Moon’s legality, the place of fair decks, and everything else!

The Definitive Guide To Manageable Modern Matchups

Ari Lax has pulled out all the stops! Whether you prefer one chart to look at or well over 6,000 words of analysis, his latest Manageable Modern entry will give you plenty to think about as you shape your deck for your next Modern event, like the #SCGINVI!

Why Is W/U Flash So Popular?

The top Standard tables seem to show a two-deck metagame, yet one of those decks is losing to the other! So what gives? Ross Merriam explores why players remain drawn to W/U Flash and how they’re fighting back against the seemingly favored B/G Delirium deck ahead of the #SCGINVI!

The Boss VS. Todd: B/U Zombies VS. U/R Control

Looking for Standard decks beyond the B/G Delirium and W/U Flash norm? The #SCGCOL Standard Classic had two particularly spicy lists! Watch Tom Ross pilot B/U Zombies against Todd Anderson with U/R Control and take notes ahead of the #SCGINVI!

Brad VS. Majors: W/R Vehicles VS. R/B Aggro!

Who says there are only two good decks in Standard? Michael Majors and Brad Nelson put on an all-aggro extravaganza as R/B Aggro looks to light up W/R Vehicles! Watch and get ready for the #SCGINVI in Atlanta in just eleven days!

Dealing With Uncertainty

The ever-changing world of Magic finance comes with plenty of uncertainty! How do you deal with it? How should you deal with it? Chas Andres has your keys to staying calm when everyone else is panicking over the latest announcement or rumor!

Secretly Good Modern Decks At The World Magic Cup

The World Magic Cup was a unique event that showed Modern in a completely different light! Pro Tour Hall of Famer Patrick Chapin has crunched the numbers, and the takeaway is completely unexpected! Which archetypes are actually favored at #SCGINVI?

Should I Play B/G Delirium?

Brad Nelson is historically a Standard master, and he’s spent weeks on this format to maintain that status! But he keeps running into roadblocks! Why is #SCGKNOX Standard so different? Brad shares his detailed findings and more here!