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Todd VS. The Boss: R/W Gearhulks VS. B/U Graveyard

Get big or get dead? Two video stars, two different answers! Todd Anderson hopes his R/W Gearhulks deck has the winning artifactor, while Tom “The Boss” Ross is all set to exploit the graveyard. Who’ll win this Kaladesh Standard matchup? There’s only one way to find out!

Lessons And Information Derived From Kaladesh Standard’s Big Event

#SCGINDY made a ton of headlines over the weekend! Decks and cards we didn’t expect showed up, one deck laid claim to the top of the early metagame, and Chris VanMeter took home the gold! That’s what we saw. What did a Pro Tour Champion see? Ari Lax explains the important lessons you may have missed!

Brad VS. Majors: W/G Aggro VS. Temur Emerge

How big do you like your creatures? Brad Nelson is keeping it low to the ground until Verdurous Gearhulk comes to pump you up, while Michael Majors is all about Emerging giant Eldrazi early and often! Get inspiration for your next Standard tournament!

A Financial Shake-Up On Magic Online?

Magic Online got a huge makeover in the way its prize structures and set redemptions work late last week! This means big shifts in the online marketplace! Is it a great time to get in on Magic Online? Chas answers your biggest questions and talks about the first week of Kaladesh here!

The Definitive Kaladesh Gauntlet

Gerry Thompson is ready for #SCGINDY. How does he do it? He’s spent weeks putting together decks and jamming games with some of the best players in the Magic business! You want the decks you should choose for the weekend? You want the decks you need to be ready to battle? This is a must-see!

A Card-By-Card Breakdown Of Black In Kaladesh

The big Kaladesh party starts at #SCGINDY tomorrow! Pro Tour Hall of Famer Patrick Chapin has been all over the set, giving the most extensive commentary and the most decklists! Today is no different! It’s black’s turn to get The Innovator’s attention and it’s all right here!

Todd VS. Brad: Mardu Gearhulks VS. G/R Ramp

Today’s matchup is all about the big game! Todd Anderson has the power of twelve Gearhulks on his side, while Brad Nelson wants to go even bigger with World Breaker and Emrakul, the Promised End! Will one of their builds bring you last-minute inspiration for #SCGINDY?

Chandra Is Extremely Overrated, And Other Observations

Four abilities on a planeswalker for four mana isn’t necessarily the end of the new Standard analysis if you’re as analytical and successful as back-to-back Invitational Champion Tom Ross. What are his picks for the best and worst of Kaladesh? #SCGINDY is just hours away!

5 Overperformers And 5 Underperformers For #SCGINDY Standard

Brad Nelson shares his findings from Kaladesh Standard testing! Which cards have overperformed for Brad going into #SCGINDY, and which seemingly sure things have disappointed him? All that and a spicy B/W Control list are just a click away!

They Come In Pairs: The Kaladesh Cube Update

Playtesting for #SCGINDY isn’t just about the run for glory to SCG Players’ Champion Jim Davis! He’s also learning what the individual power levels are for all of the new toys we have in Kaladesh! Which cards are above par? Which ones are surprisingly weak? Some of Jim’s discoveries are quite surprising!

Hidden Gems For Standard At #SCGINDY

As with any new Magic set, some of the all-stars are obvious. But there are always great cards lurking beneath the surface! SCG Tour® Great Todd Anderson wants to give you a heads up on all the cards and decks that you should have on your radar before it’s too late!

The Boss VS. Todd: W/R Artificers VS. Mono-Red Thermo-Alchemist

There’s nothing quite like red to get an opponent dead! Tom “The Boss” Ross has added white cards and gone with an Artificers theme, while Todd Anderson is relying on the power of Thermo-Alchemist to set his foe on fire! Who’ll win this Kaladesh Standard clash ahead of #SCGINDY?

Reviving Red In Kaladesh

A lot of players thought that red was far and away the weakest color in recent Standard memory. How likely is that to change in this brand new Standard format? #SCGINDY is only days away, and Pro Tour Champion Patrick Chapin has a lot of advice, lists, and card analysis for every fire-fueled spell from Kaladesh!

4 Lessons From My First 4 Days Of Kaladesh Limited

Sam Black is hard at work on the newest Limited format on everyone’s mind as we approach #GPAtlanta! The Prerelease weekend was only the beginning, and the upcoming Pro Tour will be heavily influenced by this Draft format! Let Sam get you started in the right direction!

Making Modern Marvelous

The barrier for new cards to make their way into Modern is pretty high because of necessary power levels, but some cards are just so cool that a Pro Tour Champion has to try to break them! Shaun McLaren is going to find a means to make renewable energy in Modern for #SCGINDY’s Modern Classic! Just you wait and see!