Dissecting Standard
Prepare for a…not so new season of Standard? The guys delve into winning decklists, examine why B/G Devotion won, and talk about what’s wrong with Mana Confluence (and the format!)
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The Monsters
BBD discusses the Jund Monsters list he piloted to a Top 10 finish at #SCGCIN and gives a comprehensive sideboarding guide ahead of #SCGKNOX!
What’s Old Is New
The finals matchup of the #SCGCIN Standard Open disappointed Brian Kibler, but the Hall of Famer found lists he liked down the standings. Get his takes on Junk Midrange and G/W Aggro ahead of #SCGKNOX!
Eight More Packs Of Journey Into Nyx
Inspired by Simon Goertzen’s “Eight Packs of Journey into Nyx,” Matej Zatlkaj takes his own look at eight packs of Journey into Nyx and finds his best first picks. Let him know what you think in the comments!
Magic Online And You
Pro Tour champion Shaun McLaren writes humorously and passionately about his complicated relationship with Magic Online and the Wide Beta in particular. A must-read for active Magic Online players and those considering the digital version of the game.
Video: SSE Draft and Legacy ANT
Ari Lax looks to the past with a throwback Shadowmoor-Shadowmoor-Eventide draft and looks forward to #SCGKNOX with Ad Nauseam Tendrils in Legacy!
Video: Modern G/W Vial
Brian Kibler pilots a Modern G/W Vial deck through three rounds on Magic Online. Check out his videos and get inspiration for #GPMINN this weekend!
Epic Experiment
The readers have spoken, and Drew’s next build-around Legacy card is…Epic Experiment! Drew takes on the challenge of building a Storm deck without Lotus Petal or Lion’s Eye Diamond and gives a master class on building Wish sideboards along the way.
Cincinnati and the Future of Black Devotion
Gerry Thompson is back and better than ever! This week he takes aim at Black Devotion. How will the archetype evolve after Andrew Tenjum’s win with B/G in Cincinnati? GerryT breaks down the winning list’s card choices and suggests an intriguing new direction.
Brad vs. Todd: R/W Devotion vs. Junk Midrange
Gear up for #SCGKNOX with this Brad vs. Todd battle featuring a R/W Devotion deck against Junk Midrange.
Approaching a Magic Tournament
What’s your state of mind going into a Magic tournament? Sam Black discusses focus, expectations, and more ahead of Pro Tour Journey into Nyx.
Quick Hits: Standard and Modern
Todd Anderson examines Black Devotion decks in Standard and RUG Twin in Modern. Get his latest lists for both archetypes and get ahead of the curve for #SCGKNOX and #GPMINN!
Lessons from the Sidelines: Journey into Nyx
#SCGCIN is in the books and Ari Lax watched all of the Standard Open coverage! See what lessons he took away from the Week One feature matches and get a jump on your preparation for #SCGKNOX!
The Modern Series: Darksteel
The Modern Series returns with Darksteel. What does Chas Andres think of the set that brought Skullclamp, Arcbound Ravager, AEther Vial, and Sword of Fire and Ice into Magic, and what spec targets has he found?
The Journey Begins…
One weekend into the Journey into Nyx metagame and Standard has experienced a shakeup! “The Innovator” breaks down the top decks of #SCGCIN and the influence Journey into Nyx had on them ahead of #SCGKNOX.