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The Driving Forces of Theros Block Constructed

What goes into preparing for a Pro Tour with a poorly understood format? Sam Black delves into the inner workings of Theros Block Constructed, revealing how so many top teams came to a consensus on the format’s best deck and why he considers it unbalanced.

Learning and Losing at Pro Tour Journey into Nyx

Shaun McLaren’s Pro Tour title defense didn’t go according to plan. What did he learn from his PT Journey into Nyx experience, and how can those lessons help you?

The Lost Boys Are Found

Todd Anderson’s team, “The Lost Boys,” found a Naya deck for Pro Tour Journey into Nyx that put all its pilots in the money.

Lessons from Pro Tour Journey into Nyx

Ari Lax learned several important lessons from his experience at Pro Tour Journey into Nyx. Today he shares them with you and examines a few of his Block Constructed roads untraveled!

Drafting with Kibler! JBT#1

Follow Brian Kibler, “The Dragonmaster,” as he drafts and plays in an 8-person queue. Get his thoughts ahead of your next Limited PTQ Top 8!

Smells Like Recurring Nightmare

The most recent poll winner is…Recurring Nightmare! Read how Drew Levin built his latest Legacy list with a most remarkable subtheme and some throwback surprises in store!

Video: R/W Burn in Standard

Michael “DarkestMage” Jacob plays R/W Burn through four rounds of Standard on Magic Online! Will he light up his opponents or burn out? Get his insights on the archetype ahead of #SCGNJ!

Brad VS. Todd: G/W Aggro VS. U/W/R Control

Brad puts Standard G/W Aggro to the test against Todd’s U/W/R Control in the latest Versus video! Watch these archetypes clash ahead of #SCGNJ!

The Modern Series: Fifth Dawn

The Modern Series continues with Fifth Dawn? What does Chas think about this set a decade on? What surprises lurk in the commons and uncommons? Which rare is $30 despite reprints? All this and more are just a click away…

Video: Scion of the Ur-Dragon in Legacy

Drew Levin takes poll winner Scion of the Ur-Dragon through four rounds of Legacy! Learn how he’d tweak the deck for future go-rounds and get some pertinent advice for the next time you’re facing down a Dragon Tyrant!

Video: Brave Naya in Standard

Brad Nelson continues refining Brave Naya! Watch his latest list go through four rounds of Magic Online Standard and get some last-minute tech for #SCGStates!

The BMK Q&A!

Brian Kibler asked for questions, and now he’s dishing out the answers! What’s the most fun he ever had losing a match? What was with the stand-up shuffle at Grand Prix Minneapolis? What product does he use in his hair? Find out all this and much, much more!

When the Fire Nation Attacked

GerryT isn’t eligible to play in #SCGSTATES, but that won’t stop him from influencing the metagame! Get his latest red-based decklists and one wildcard surprise from his extensive testing on Magic Online!

Video: Four Rounds with R/W Burn

#SCGStates is right around the corner! Follow along as Todd Anderson takes his latest R/W Burn list through four rounds of Standard on Magic Online.

Video: Drafting With Ari! JBT #1

Ari Lax plays a full Journey into Nyx-Born of the Gods-Theros eight-player queue on Magic Online! Get his insight into the format and prepare yourself for your next draft!